On May 7, Disney CEO Bob Iger shocked fans and shareholders when he announced that the company would be building a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Iger said that the company’s seventh theme park will be full of cutting-edge technology, “contemporary architecture”, and nothing ever before seen at other theme parks. ...
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Iger Outlines Timeline for Disney Park Abu Dhabi Development
Overview of Disney Park Abu Dhabi Disney’s announcement regarding establishing its first theme park in the Middle East has generated considerable excitement. The venture results from a partnership with Miral, a significant regional player known for creating immersive destinations. There’s Disney magic in the sky. 🌌 Breathtaking views, iconic imagery, and beautiful music come together to celebrate the announcement of ...
Read More »Every Disney World Ride (and Theme Park) Closed in May 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this May, it’s definitely smart to know what rides—and even entire areas—you might not be able to experience. It’s never fun to show up to the parks and realize one of your favorites is behind construction walls! The good news is most of Disney World will be fully up and running, but ...
Read More »The Y2K Panic at Disney World: What Led to Every Ride Shutting Down at Midnight
Remember the new millennium? Well, here’s the throwback you never knew you needed. Back in 1999, anticipation was high for the new millennium. However, so was the fear. The worry was that when clocks struck midnight on December 31, 1999, they would expose a computer flaw that would cause major technological and operational issues on everything from airplanes to theme ...
Read More »A New Chapter Begins: Controversial Disney Theme Park Undergoes Major Changes
Big things are taking place inside one of Disney’s more controversial theme parks. Related: Sean Hannity Urges Disney to Boot “Unhinged Loser” Jimmy Kimmel Over Tesla Joke Last year, Disneyland Paris Resort announced it would be renaming its Walt Disney Studios theme park to Disney Adventure World. This name is expected to give Disneyland Paris more breathing room when it ...
Read More »Avoid These 8 Disney Park Rules or Risk Being Kicked Out
Everyone knows the basic rules of visiting Disney parks. Don’t bring in weapons, don’t antagonize or disrespect cast members, and don’t try to get around buying park tickets if you don’t want to end up with a polite trespass notice from The Walt Disney Company. But behind the standard dos-and-don’ts lie some surprising rules that visitors might not expect. From ...
Read More »Devastating News Emerges About State of UK’s ‘Disneyland’
The dream of the UK’s very own ‘Disneyland’ theme park is officially dead. There are plenty of impressive theme parks worldwide, from Universal Studios to Knott’s Berry Farm to Dollywood. However, for many, Disney set the standard for immersive experiences upon opening Disneyland Park in 1955 – and continues to do so to this day. Unsurprisingly, that means that plenty ...
Read More »Cast Members Use Codes to Secretly Alert Emergency Situations
There is no denying that Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and other theme parks worldwide are run like a well-oiled machine. Disney invests lots of time and money into training the next generation of talented cast members at the Disney parks and on Disney Cruise Lines, a feat that has resulted in a standard for excellent service resort-wide. Working ...
Read More »Next Disney Park Could Open in Africa, Government Reports
Constituents are begging a Nigerian politician for updates after he made a campaign promise to bring the next Walt Disney World Resort to Africa. The 2023 proposal would bring new Disney parks to the hills of Enugu, a city of about 860,000 people. 2023 was a tumultuous year for Walt Disney World Resort. After former Disney CEO Bob Chapek started ...
Read More »Permanent Park Closure? Guests Fear the End for Disney World Park
Could the “temporary” closure of one Disney World park end up being permanent? Some fans seem to think so. In the 50+ years of Walt Disney World Resort, only one park has ever closed down for good. While Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are all going strong, River Country – the resort’s first-ever water park – permanently ...
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