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Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Mostly Indoors to Battle the Heat of the Desert

May 13, 2025  ·
  Marvin Montanaro
Disney Abu Dhabi

Concept art for the new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi - Disney

It looks as though Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be primarily indoors.

When Disney announced its plans to construct a brand-new theme park in Abu Dhabi, heads turned around the world—and not just because of the surprise location. While speculation continues to swirl about what Disney might bring to Yas Island, one question loomed larger than all the rest: how exactly do you build a Disneyland in one of the hottest places on Earth?

Thanks to Miral Group CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, we now have at least one clear answer—you take it indoors.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro
Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind the Tooney Town YouTube channels, where he appears as his satirical alter ego, Marvin the Movie Monster. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com
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drakiesan

Maintenance will be a freaking nightmare… And I doubt I it will be very popular in the middle east and taken as a sign of western decadence. In a few years, there will be at least one successful terroristic explosion.

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Captain Dunbrody

Disney is aiming for whales.

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