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Disney’s Abu Dhabi Theme Park: Imagineer Zach Riddley Reiterates Josh D’Amaro Comments About Incorporating Water
The Walt Disney’s Imagineering YouTube channel has just released it’s latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” looking at the Walt Disney Castles around the world. What is already catching fans attention, though, is their sneak peak of the upcoming park in Abu Dhabi. Lead Imagineer for global projects, Zach Riddley, teased a little about the upcoming park and castle centerpiece.
Theme Park Industry May Need Three More Years to Fully Recover to 2019 Attendance Levels, Analyst Warns
A leading industry analyst forecasts that theme park operators may still need up to three years to return to 2019 attendance and revenue levels amid ongoing challenges.
At Disneyland Abu Dhabi, Miral, Not Disney, Is Leading the Magic
Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been making global headlines ever since Bob Iger announced it as Disney’s first park in the Middle East alongside the Miral company. But behind the glittering promise of a new Disney destination lies a reality that many fans may find startling: this isn’t really Disney’s project.
According to a deeply reported piece by Caroline Reid at Forbes, Abu Dhabi’s Miral is firmly in the driver’s seat.
Disney Quietly Phasing Out MagicBands as Guests are Left Glued to Their Phones on Vacation
Now, in a shift that has been years in the making, Disney appears to be phasing out MagicBands in favor of the company’s phone-centric MagicMobile system. The change hasn’t gone unnoticed, and for many longtime guests, it signals the end of a tangible era of convenience in exchange for one more digital screen added onto your Disney Day.
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Linked to Hiroshima Awareness Protest Message at Disneyland Attraction
A recent report confirmed that Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was involved in placing a message about the Hiroshima atomic bombing inside the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The message took the form of a handmade doll holding a small sign that read “Remember Hiroshima.”
First Steel Column Added for Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure, Construction Begins Almost 3 Years After Announcement of Ride
Disneyland Resort’s Avengers Campus expansion has officially taken its first step forward with construction of the addition of the first steel column at Disney California Adventure. This marks a significant development in the park’s expansion project, which was first announced nearly three years ago. The column’s placement is a key milestone for the upcoming attractions and changes planned for the area, signaling the beginning of the physical construction phase.
Disney Picks Abu Dhabi Over the West — Here’s the Real Market They’re After
When news broke that Disney would plant its next castle in Abu Dhabi, many assumed the decision was simply about money and oil wealth. After all, the United Arab Emirates has made a name for itself by luring global brands with deep pockets and glittering infrastructure.
Disney World Dining Reservations No Longer Functioning Inside the App as “Beak & Barrel” Magic Kingdom Bar Woes Continue
Walt Disney World removed native dining-reservation search from the My Disney Experience app today. Tapping “Check/Reserve Dining” now opens a web browser—mirroring how Park Pass once worked. BlogMickey first spotted the change, noting that other app functions (like...
Hurricane Erin Expected to Impact Some Florida Tourist Experiences Early Next Week as First Big Storm of the Season
Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength as it moves westward across the eastern Atlantic. As of August 13th, Erin was located east of the Leeward Islands and moving westward towards the Florida coast,...
Disney Will Hold No Major Theme Park Panel at Destination D23 2025
In a move that has left fans and industry watchers scratching their heads, Disney has unveiled the full panel schedule for its 2025 Destination D23 event—and there’s a glaring omission: no dedicated presentation on theme park developments.
Disney Abu Dhabi Could be a Primarily Indoor Park, Miral CEO Claims Outdoor Theme Park ‘Would Never Work’
Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi has confirmed that the upcoming Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi will not follow the traditional outdoor model used in most existing Disney destinations and will be a primarily indoor theme park.
H.E.R.B.I.E. From Fantastic Four: First Steps Greets Fans at Disneyland
H.E.R.B.I.E., the lovable robot from The Fantastic Four: First Steps will meet guests for a limited time at Disneyland.