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Disney Scraps Outdoor Park in Abu Dhabi
Walt Disney Company finally dropped the idea of a full-blown outdoor Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi. A definite shattering news for the Disney fans. This news spread like a forest fire and created a lot of buzz in the entertainment and tourism sectors. However, the idea is shifting to a more practical one due to Abu Dhabi’s weather.
Walt Disney Is Rethinking the Concept of Abu Dhabi’s Upcoming Disneyland Theme Park Idea
Abu Dhabi’s upcoming new attraction led to a global storm. This Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi will be a collaboration with Miral. But, an immediate question that raises concern is how the Disney Park will run in Abu Dhabi’s extreme heat. Walt Disney announced that the park will be a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi (CEO of Miral Group) confirmed that Disneyland will follow the same pattern as other attractions on Yas Island.
There were some speculations initially with the open-air elements. But industry insiders suggested that the park will be mostly indoors with climate-controlled settings. Hence, it will be enclosed rather than the traditional outdoor resort concept. Furthermore, the Disney Experiences Chairman, Josh D’Amaro, said that the project is highly ambitious. He gave special importance to the waterfront location. This will allow for an ingenious architecture.
Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney, said that the park will take five years to open in Abu Dhabi. However, Abu Dhabi has robust development and strong financial support. This can speed up the timeline.
Ethical Dilemmas on Values vs. Venue
Disney’s Theme Park in Abu Dhabi is a design ingenuity. Still, the project received backlash for various reasons. First is the contradiction between Disney’s public values and the UAE’s laws. After all, Disney always portrayed itself as the greatest supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. It included diverse characters and even hosted Pride events at the theme parks. But the Emirates has a different legal and social climate. This might lead to many unseen shortcomings.
Global Growth and Accountability
Walt Disney’s upcoming park in Abu Dhabi can become a new case study regarding difficulties with global branding. So, whether Disneyland will run successfully in the UAE is still a question!
The construction of the park is running at full speed. But the cultural and political questions regarding Disneyland Abu Dhabi aren’t resolved yet.
Other Theme Parks in Abu Dhabi to Visit
Disneyland is definitely going to be a promising family-friendly attraction. But there are other parks in Abu Dhabi. Book your slot from Dubai Ticket Expert and visit today!