The Seventh Disney Destination Will Extend the
Company’s Global Reach and Captivate New Audiences in a Thriving,
Dynamic Hub
The Collaboration Exemplifies Abu Dhabi’s
Continued Commitment to Sustainable Growth, Positioning Travel and
Tourism as Key Pillars of a Thriving Future
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s
leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences,
announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park
resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort
will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for
entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle
East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh
Disney theme park resort will combine Disney’s iconic stories,
characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture,
stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.
“Abu Dhabi is a place where heritage meets innovation, where we
preserve our past while designing the future,” His Excellency
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman at Miral, said. “The
collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Disney demonstrates the
remarkable results of combining visionary leadership and creative
excellence. What we are creating with Disney in Abu Dhabi is a
whole new world of imagination — an experience that will inspire
generations across the region and the world, creating magical
moments and memories that families will treasure forever. Through
the development of unique attractions and experiences, Abu Dhabi
continues to be a destination of choice for the world.”
The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral.
Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and
operational oversight to provide a world-class experience. Miral,
which has developed a number of family entertainment destinations
on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in collaboration with American and
European brands, will operate the resort.
“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,”
said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney
Company. “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.”
The UAE is located within a four-hour flight of one-third of the
world's population, making it a significant gateway for tourism.
The UAE is home to the largest global airline hub in the world,
with 120 million passengers traveling through Abu Dhabi and Dubai
each year.
“This groundbreaking resort destination represents a new
frontier in theme park development,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman,
Disney Experiences. “Our resort in Abu Dhabi will be the most
advanced and interactive destination in our portfolio. The location
of our park is incredibly unique – anchored by a beautiful
waterfront – which will allow us to tell our stories in completely
new ways. This project will reach guests in a whole new part of the
world, welcoming more families to experience Disney than ever
before. Ultimately, it will be a celebration of what’s possible
when creativity and progress come together.”
“Bringing a Disney theme park resort to Yas Island marks a
historic milestone in our journey to further advance the island’s
position as a global destination for exceptional entertainment and
leisure,” said Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral.
“Together, we are creating a place of boundless innovation, where
the vision of our leadership continues to inspire the world.” The
development of unique experiences will support sustained economic
growth in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Upon completion, the new theme park resort will offer signature
Disney entertainment, themed accommodations, unique dining and
retail experiences, and storytelling in a way that celebrates both
the heritage of Disney and the futuristic and cultural essence of
Abu Dhabi.
Further details will be announced as the project progresses.
Please refer to the company’s 10-Q filing today for additional
details regarding the agreement.
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About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and
affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment
and media enterprise that includes three business segments:
Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. Disney is a Dow 30 company
and had annual revenue of $91.4 billion in its Fiscal Year
2024.
About Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s
powerful brands and franchises — including Disney, Pixar, Marvel,
Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios and National Geographic —
into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to
create magical memories that last a lifetime.
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on
July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around
storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of
family entertainment. Seventy years later, Disney has grown into
one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure
experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort
destinations: Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California; Walt Disney
World Resort in Orlando, Florida; Tokyo Disneyland Resort;
Disneyland Paris; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort; and Shanghai Disney
Resort. These destinations encompass 12 theme parks and 57 resorts
across three continents. Beyond theme parks, Disney Signature
Experiences includes a top-rated cruise line with six ships and
plans for seven more; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawai‘i; a
popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided
family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products
operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the
world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s
largest licensors of games across all platforms; Disney store
locations around the world; and the Disney Store e-commerce
platform.
These experiences are created by Disney Imagineers, the creative
force behind experiences found in Disney theme parks, resort hotels
and cruise ships.
About Miral
Miral, is the leading creator of immersive destinations and
experiences in Abu Dhabi, contributing to the growth of the leisure
and entertainment industry and the City’s economic diversification.
It conceives, creates, operates, and manages immersive destinations
and experiences that attract visitors from across the world and
create unforgettable memories, accelerating the realization of the
Emirate’s tourism vision and growth.
Responsible for the development of Yas Island and overseeing
Saadiyat Island's Destination Management Strategy, Miral’s
portfolio of world-class assets incorporates entertainment,
leisure, culture, sport, dining, retail, and hospitality
experiences, aiming to deliver millions of memorable moments for
residents and international guests alike. These include SeaWorld
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Warner
Bros. World™ Yas Island, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi,
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina, and Yas Bay
Waterfront, home to the UAE’s largest indoor multi-purpose venue
Etihad Arena, amongst others. Miral also has several projects being
developed on Yas Island and across the emirate, including Natural
History Museum Abu Dhabi and a Harry Potter-themed land within
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
Miral encompasses three subsidiaries: Miral Destinations, which
promotes unique destinations; Miral Experiences, which operates a
diverse portfolio of world-class, award-winning immersive
experiences; and Yas Asset Management, which operates and manages a
portfolio of vibrant destinations including F&B, retail,
marinas and hospitality properties across Yas Island.
For more information, visit www.miral.ae.
About Yas Island
Located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from
downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai, Yas Island, offers
holidaymakers a diverse mix of leisure and entertainment
experiences. From award-winning theme parks such as Ferrari World
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi to incredible attractions
such as the record-breaking CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and the
thrilling Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS
ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), visitors are bound to discover a world of
entertainment options all within the 25 sq. km island.
Yas Island boasts world-class shopping at Abu Dhabi’s largest
mall Yas Mall, eclectic dining at Yas Marina and Yas Bay
Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day to night attraction and
award-winning golf at Yas Links golf course. The island offers a
year-round line-up of spectacular musical, entertainment and family
events at Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest indoor
entertainment venue and houses ten incredible hotels, including W
Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, and The WB™
Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel. The
destination also features WHITE Abu Dhabi, a one-of-a-kind
multi-sensory indoor venue and more than 165 dining experiences
dotting the island - complementing these attractions is a range of
visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.
For more information, please visit
https://www.yasisland.com/
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Disney, “we” and “our” are used to refer collectively to The Walt
Disney Company and the subsidiaries through which its various
businesses are actually conducted.
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements regarding the Company’s expectations and plans; the
completion of the future theme park and resort project, including
features, offerings and expected resulting benefits; consumer
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“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations,” and “Business,” and subsequent filings with
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