Disney announces new theme park resort in country that bans homosexuality -.

Disney has announced a new “Disneyland” theme park resort, the seventh overall in the world and the first in the Middle East. It will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Yas Island, a tourist destination that already offers theme parks, entertainment and leisure complexes with international appeal.

“What we are creating with Disney in Abu Dhabi is a whole new world of imagination – an experience that will inspire generations across the region and the world, creating magical moments and memories that families will cherish forever“, said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi. The park is being developed and built by Miral with the expertise of Disney “imagineers,” but it may take a few more years before the design phase is completed and construction begins.

“Our resort in Abu Dhabi will be the most sophisticated and interactive destination in our portfolio. The location of our park is incredibly unique – anchored by a beautiful waterfront – allowing us to tell our stories in a whole new way“, said Josh D’Amaro, president of Disney Experiences.

Meanwhile, many Disney fans are already complaining that Disney, one of the “supposedly” more progressive and welcoming companies, is building a new theme park in a country that prohibits homosexuality, punishable by jail time, and still has many forms of discrimination against women.

“This project will be a celebration of what is possible when creativity and progress come together“, D’Amaro said. Progress for whom?

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