Exciting news, as Disney announce a partnership with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, to open Disney Abu Dhabi, their seventh theme park (after Disneyland in Anaheim, California which opened 17th July 1955, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on 1st October 1971, Tokyo Disneyland in Japan on 15th April 1983, Disneyland Paris in France on 12th April 1992, Hong Kong Disneyland in Hong Kong on 12th September 2005 and Shanghai Disneyland in China on 16th June 2016), a location that is four hours flight from a third of the planets population. We’ll be sure to stay across this news, for a park that is certain to be absolutely breathtaking.
“This is a thrilling moment for our company as we announce plans to build an exciting Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, whose culture is rich with an appreciation of the arts and creativity. As our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending contemporary architecture with cutting-edge technology to offer guests deeply immersive entertainment experiences in unique and modern ways. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati – an oasis of extraordinary Disney entertainment at this crossroads of the world that will bring to life our timeless characters and stories in many new ways and will become a source of joy and inspiration for the people of this vast region to enjoy for generations to come.”
– Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company
