Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro join David Faber on CNBC to discuss the company's plan for a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, why Abu Dhabi was picked, timeline for park opening, impact on the Disney brand globally, how long the planning has been in the works, theme park competition within the region and more.

Disney is partnering with Miral which will fund and operate the new theme park with a date yet to be announced.

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full press release:

thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-company-and-miral-announce-plans-for-disney-theme-park-and-resort-on-yas-island-abu-dhabi