Abu Dhabi is set to add yet another feather to its cap. With the opening of the first Disney Theme Park, Abu Dhabi will be the only place in the Middle East to have it.
They plan to build a Disney Theme Park on Yas Island. Miral Group will build the park. It is going to be an architectural marvel. The proposed creative design and operational oversight take their beauty and gaze to new heights.
They have not announced the formal launch date yet. Josh D’Amaro, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said the project may take a few years to design. After that, it could take six years to build and finish the project. He said this in an interview with Reuters.
Excitement Around Disney Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
People across the board have received the announcement of the Disney Theme Park in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, well. As soon as the announcement of the project occurred, Disney shares jumped 10.3 percent to $101.64 at 6:26 pm UAE time on Wednesday.
Since the announcement was made by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Disney chief executive Bob Iger at the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island on Wednesday, the government of the UAE is taking a keen interest in this project. The announcement ended with the signing of a formal partnership between Miral and the Walt Disney Company.
Having said that, the said park is going to be a park with a difference. Bob Iger said it will be exceptionally Disney and special to the UAE. A place full of fun awaits, right in the center of the world.
“In Disney’s 102-year history, there have been many defining moments and countless achievements. Today, we celebrate another thrilling moment, the creation of a new Disney theme park resort coming to Abu Dhabi.” Asserted Bob Iger.
During the program, the organizers showed a two-and-a-half-minute video to all those present. They played the clips from Disney’s most famous franchises. Important to note that the park announcement came prior to Disney’s earnings conference call.
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Why Disney Theme Park in Abu Dhabi?
Now, the question arises, why Yas Island and Abu Dhabi? Why not any other place or city in the Middle East? The answer to this question can be summed up in the following points:
- The number of visitors to Yas Island went up by 10%. This brought the total to 38 million. Visits to the theme park rose sharply by 20%.
- There are plans to expand Yas Waterworld.
- It is being projected that new rides will be added to the Ferrari World and Warner Bros.
- Disney’s interest in the country is increasing day by day. The proof is the opening of the first standalone Disney Store on Yas Island. A flagship shop opened in Dubai Mall next.
- Josh D’Amaro praised the location and said that “the location of our park is incredibly unique.” He also said that the location has a beautiful waterfront. This will help us share our stories in a new way.
Here are some key points that explain why Disney Theme Park is opening in Abu Dhabi and Yas Island.
Amaro seems amazed by this place. He says, “Building a theme park here shows how great this location is.” He further states that “Everywhere we looked, we were convinced that this was a perfect place for us. Of all the places that we could choose from, there did not seem to be any place that is better than this.”
Wrapping Up
So, in conclusion, it can be safe to say that Abu Dhabi has a reason to celebrate the opening of the Disney Theme Park. Many view it as a project that will contribute to the tourism and the economy of the UAE.
The project is going to be one of its own. Certain unique and different things are going to be a part of this Disney Theme Park.
In this article, I have provided you with a piece of comprehensive information about this upcoming Disney Theme Park. You can go through the article to know more about it.
