Disney CEO Bob Iger is rumored to have canceled plans for a Disneyland in one Middle Eastern country in favor of another, more restricted location. Shock. Disbelief. Heated online threads: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disneyland? That’s the reaction many Disney fans are having after a new rumor revealed that Abu Dhabi wasn’t Disney’s first pick for its ...

A hush falls. The lights dim. Then—spotlights sweep the sky as the red carpet unfurls. Guests at Disneyland Paris aren’t walking into just another theme park anymore. They’re stepping into the World Premiere. It’s not a movie, though it certainly feels like one. Gone is the industrial, backlot-style entrance of Walt Disney Studios Park. In its place stands a brand-new ...

The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi sent shockwaves through the theme park world—and not just because of where it’s being built. The project has been stirring controversy since the moment Disney CEO Bob Iger made it official, with fans, critics, and even former Imagineers debating whether the United Arab Emirates was the right place for the next Disney destination. Now ...

Disney shocked the world earlier this week by announcing a partnership with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, to open Disney’s first Middle Eastern theme park in the United Arab Emirates. It’s been 15 years since Disney announced its last theme park opening, with Shanghai Disneyland opening in 2016. Miral will own and operate the new ...

If your go-to Disney strategy involves leaving your favorite or must-do rides until the end of the day, you may want to heed this warning about two parks. While every Disney resort shares certain hallmarks – including the reign of a certain Mouse – each one also reflects distinct quirks that make it uniquely its own. At Disneyland Paris, the ...

As domestic parks post solid growth, Disney’s international resorts are showing worrying signs of decline—just as the company announces a brand-new theme park venture in Abu Dhabi. Could this ambitious move backfire? Domestic Strength vs. International Struggle Disney Parks & Experiences delivered a 13% increase in domestic operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, rising from $1.6 billion ...

Walt Disney World Resort isn’t the only Disney park refurbishing its Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction. Like Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland Park (Paris) shuttered its Frontierland roller coaster in January for a months-long maintenance period. Now, we have an update on the construction. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad first opened at Disneyland Park in California in 1979, months before debuting at ...

You’re in luck if your travel bucket list includes sweeping alpine views or mythological ruins. Disney just gave you two magical new reasons to start packing. Adventures by Disney has announced all-new guided trips to Switzerland and Greece, debuting in 2026. These immersive 8-day itineraries combine cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and the storytelling only Disney can deliver. And if you’ve ...

For years, the question of Disney’s best theme park has been met with a pretty resounding answer: Tokyo DisneySea. Lately, however, that answer isn’t quite as confident. As Tokyo Disney Resort’s second theme park, Tokyo DisneySea is home to several of the hallmarks of a typical Disney park. Signs of Mickey Mouse linger around every corner — whether that’s in ...

Ten years after the release of Frozen (2013), 2023 marked a historic first for Anna, Elsa, and co. It was in 2023 that Hong Kong Disneyland debuted World of Frozen – Disney’s first land inspired by the fictional universe – to hugely positive responses from parkgoers. And the best thing is, it’s just the beginning. While Tokyo DisneySea has since welcomed its ...