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RUMOR: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disney Resort in Favor of More Restricted Country

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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 ...

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BREAKING: Disney’s Boldest Park Entrance Yet Just Opened—New Guest Experiences Debut

A crowd of people waits in line to enter Disneyland Paris. The main entrance features a large sign with "Disneyland Paris" in colorful letters, and a smaller "Welcome" sign underneath. Many visitors carry backpacks and wear winter clothing.

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 ...

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Texas vs. Australia: The Surprising (and Controversial) Battle for Disney’s Next Theme Park

Mickey Mouse, dressed in a colorful festive outfit, stands on a vibrant, elaborate parade float designed like a hot air balloon basket, waving against a clear blue sky.

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 ...

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Bob Iger Lays Out a Realistic Timeline for the Opening of Disney Park in Abu Dhabi

A glowing, futuristic blue and purple tower rises under a translucent dome against a night sky, with light reflecting on water below, creating a surreal, sci-fi atmosphere.

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 ...

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Disney’s Global Empire Faces Lethal Trouble: What Went Wrong This “Failing” Quarter?

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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 ...

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Another Disney Park Retires Original Classic Frontierland Area

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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 ...

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From the Matterhorn to Mount Olympus: Adventures by Disney Announces New Itineraries

Animated Hercules smiles in front of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, with gold coins floating around. The text above reads "Adventures* by Disney." The background shows ancient Greek ruins under a clear sky.

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 ...

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Guests Mourn the Fall of Disney’s Best Theme Park

A vibrant night scene of a Disney Parks Worldwide theme park featuring a lit volcano and an ornate, illuminated port. The colorful lights reflect on the water, creating a magical atmosphere with ships and detailed architecture enhancing the enchanting scene.

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 ...

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