Disney Simply Introduced a Model New Theme Park: D...

Though we hear about them all the time, Disney solely has theme parks in six places: Anaheim, Orlando, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. They don’t pop up everywhere or with out some very cautious thought. So anytime a brand new one is introduced, it’s fairly large information, and Disney simply introduced a brand new theme park is coming to a seventh location: Abu Dhabi.

Along with Miral, Disney will open its newest location on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It should “mix Disney’s iconic tales, characters and sights with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant tradition, gorgeous shorelines, and breathtaking structure,” in keeping with the press launch. Miral will construct the park with assist and course from Disney Imagineering.

“This can be a thrilling second for our firm as we announce plans to construct an thrilling Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, whose tradition is wealthy with an appreciation of the humanities and creativity,” Disney CEO Bob Iger mentioned. “As our seventh theme park vacation spot, it’ll rise from this land in spectacular vogue, mixing modern structure with cutting-edge expertise to supply visitors deeply immersive leisure experiences in distinctive and trendy methods.”

“Disneyland Abu Dhabi will likely be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati—an oasis of extraordinary Disney leisure at this crossroads of the world that can convey to life our timeless characters and tales in lots of new methods and can change into a supply of pleasure and inspiration for the folks of this huge area to take pleasure in for generations to return.”

We don’t particularly know what any of meaning by way of sights or the look of the park, however this announcement video does doubtlessly provide just a few hints.

There’s lots of footage in there, a lot of which is from rides or lands from different parks, such because the Zootopia one in Shanghai. That Avatar: Flight of Passage-kind trip, however for The Lion King, is in step with current information on Disneyland Paris, and so forth. However when it talks in regards to the park being essentially the most superior ever, and also you see dashing automobiles and beachfront property, the probabilities are limitless: Tron, Moana, Lilo & Sew, Automobiles, and so forth.

And is it actually going to go along with that nearly Frozen-esque fortress? That’s fairly cool.

There’s no phrase on an anticipated completion date, however these items take time so we think about that is one thing we received’t see till the 2030s. However, as information breaks, we’ll let you recognize. For extra on the venture, head to the Disney website.

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