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CEO Bob Iger Says Abu Dhabi Is the “Perfect Place” for Disney’s NEW Theme Park

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Disney is building a seventh landmark theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Walt Disney Company 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.

This new resort will be located on Yas Island, a spot known for entertainment and tourism, and Disney will be partnering with Miral Group to bring it to life. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro both helped to break the news, and it’s clear they’re thrilled about this project.

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Disney Dropped 10 CLUES About Its NEW Abu Dhabi Theme Park

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It’s official — Disney is building a seventh landmark theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This announcement comes as The Walt Disney Company announced a partnership with Miral, “Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.”

The Walt Disney Company 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.

This new Disney resort will be located on Yas Island, a spot known for entertainment and tourism. The island is already home to a few other, smaller theme parks, which begs the question — what sort of intellectual property (IP) will Disney bring to its brand new park?

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BREAKING: DISNEY JUST ANNOUNCED A NEW THEME PARK

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The Walt Disney Company confirmed it will build a seventh landmark theme park in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This announcement comes as The Walt Disney Company announced a partnership with Miral, “Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.”

Welcome to Disney World!

Disney Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight, and the new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Miral has developed other attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as SeaWorld Yas Island, Warner Bros. World Yas Island, and more.

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I Go To Disney World Every Day, and I Became a Soda Expert After This Bizarre Sidequest

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If you’ve ever tried ordering a Dr Pepper at Disney World, you probably learned the hard way that it’s not exactly welcome around here.

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Thanks to Disney’s longstanding deal with Coca-Cola, most places only serve Coke products—which means Dr Pepper fans are usually out of luck. BUT after one extremely niche sidequest, I’ve cracked the code on where to find Pibb Xtra and the few places that actually serve real Dr Pepper. Let’s just say I’m now the self-proclaimed Soda Sommelier of Disney World.

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An Exclusive New Stanley Collection Is Now Available on Amazon

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Staying hydrated is important — whether you’re at Disney World or not!

NOT like that!

With the summer months approaching, making sure you don’t get dehydrated is going to become even more essential, and if you’re in the market for a new water bottle, you’re in luck! A brand-new and exclusive Stanley collection just dropped on Amazon, and to say we’re obsessed is an understatement.

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BREAKING: Kids Eat FREE At Disney World in 2026

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BIG news, Disney fans! We have a NEW reason for you to book a trip to Disney World, and (spoiler alert) you can save some serious money thanks to this big announcement. 

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Don’t worry — we won’t keep you in suspense. Ready to plan a new trip to Disney World? Check out the HUGE news that Disney just dropped!

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You May Rethink Your Opinion on Disney Adults After You Read This

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The term Disney Adult seems to make people cringe.

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It has become an online meme and almost a negative to call someone a Disney Adult, but we here at the Disney Food Blog have learned to let the hate roll right off our backs. Over 15 years ago, our founder, AJ, embarked on a mission to create a blog where vacationers could turn to and find answers to all their questions about a Disney vacation. While our blog initially centered on food, we have since created thousands of resources about all things Disney.

So, are Disney Adults really as bad as everyone says they are? Well, if you are a Disney Adult doubter or feel like you have to hide part of yourself out of fear of hate, we dare you to read this, as it may make you rethink your opinion on Disney Adults.

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REVIEW: We Tried the NEW Lotus Lagoon Restaurant at Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel

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Universal Helios Grand Hotel has officially opened!

Look at that VIEW!

This brand-new resort is the third resort that was built specifically for the Epic Universe expansion. Both Universal Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resort opened a bit earlier. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat at Helios Grand Hotel, and we are taking you along for a meal at Lotus Lagoon!

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REVIEW: We Tried the NEW Bar Helios at Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel

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We are at Universal Orlando’s newest hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel!

Universal Helios Grand Hotel

This new resort, along with Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, was specially built and designed for the opening of Epic Universe. While Helios Grand was planned to open on May 22nd, 2025, alongside Epic Universe, the hotel ended up opening early on April 16th, and we are taking you along for a trip to the hotel’s rooftop bar, Bar Helios!

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Experts Predict Prices Will Drop SOON on Flights to Disney World

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It can be a confusing time, as on-and-off tariffs could affect travel trends.

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There have been rising concerns about rising prices due to tariffs, and travel may be put on the back burner for some Americans. This could actually cause prices to fall as tourist industries start offering discounts and promotional deals to attract consumers and vacationers. Could this also mean that flights could become cheaper?

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