Disney announces location of 7th theme park, says it will be the most 'advanced and interactive' of all
Share this @internewscast.com

(NEXSTAR) – The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to add another theme park to its Experiences portfolio — its seventh in total.

A brand-new resort is set to be developed on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This island, occupying around 10 square miles, already features various theme parks, like Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World.

Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, expressed his excitement about this venture, stating, “Announcing plans for a vibrant Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, a place rich in artistic and creative culture, is an exhilarating milestone for our company,” as mentioned in a press release issued on Wednesday.

Contrary to most existing Disney parks, the upcoming Disney park in Abu Dhabi will be managed by Miral, an entertainment company responsible for many Yas Island theme parks, rather than Disney. Disney’s role involves licensing its creative content and providing development and management support, according to a regulatory document accessed by the Associated Press. Disney will not invest any capital into the project but will earn royalties from the project’s revenue along with service fees.

No specific opening date was given for the project.

Few other specific details of the park or its attractions were shared in Wednesday’s press release. Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of the Disney Experiences division, said the park will be “the most advanced and interactive destination in our portfolio,” and hinted that its close proximity to the Persian Gulf will play a role in the “stories” the park hopes to tell.

The press release also mentions that Abu Dhabi’s “futuristic and cultural essence” will inspire some aspects of the resort.

Disney’s announcement comes as the company posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter: Its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service. The company also boosted its profit expectations for the year.

Disney already has six theme parks in its Experiences portfolio, including Disneyland in California, Disney World in Florida, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort. Of those parks, Tokyo Disney Resort, which comprises of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, is owned by another company which licenses IP from the Walt Disney Company.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Are Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Medicare and Medicaid? It Varies

() Millions of Americans fighting obesity faced a setback last month when…

Bill Gates Criticizes Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Neglecting the Needs of Impoverished Children

(The Hill) – Billionaire entrepreneur Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk for advising…

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Urges Attorneys to Take Action and Advocate Amidst Legal System Turmoil

WASHINGTON – Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged attorneys on Thursday to actively engage…

Savannah Christian Advances to Semifinals with Dominant Pitching Display

The Savannah Christian baseball team has successfully moved forward to the Class…

Greeneville Father Convicted of Killing Infant Daughter

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man was found guilty of murdering his…

Australian Prime Minister Prioritizes Reducing Student Debt in Re-Elected Government’s Agenda

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese informed his government colleagues on Friday that…

AI-created video of victim displayed during courtroom sentencing for road-rage incident involving the killer.

MESA, Ariz. (WFLA) — “Hello,” an AI-crafted video starts. “To clarify for…

‘This is Serious’: Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill to Prohibit Speeding on Flooded Roads

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The residents of St. Petersburg voiced their…

Jill Biden Clarifies She Didn’t Shield Former President

Former first lady Jill Biden defended herself amid questions over her husband’s…

Chicago Mayor: ‘Everything Cool, Including the Pope, Hails from Chicago!’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) celebrated the Thursday selection of Pope Leo…

Charges Dismissed for Three Officers Involved in Christian Glass Case After Recording Training Video

DENVER (KDVR) — Charges were dropped for three more officers in the…

Biden Denies Claims of Mental Decline, Calling Them ‘Inaccurate’

Former President Biden on Thursday denied accusations that his mental acuity took…