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08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Disney Announces New Theme Park Location in the Middle East
Having received worldwide recognition for its unparalleled contribution to the animation industry, continues to expand its influence over the globe by announcing a new Disneyland theme park and resort in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.. This would mark the seventh time that the entertainment giants have opened such an establishment in the world. The mass media conglomerate confirmed plans for a new Disneyland theme park resort in the Yas Island region of the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi. However, Disney has yet to unveil an official date for the park's launch. Shedding more light on their vision for the recently announced theme park resort, the House of Mouse noted in an official statement, 'This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney's iconic stories, characters, and attractions with Abu Dhabi's vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.' Here's the announcement video shared by Disney: Meanwhile, Bob Iger, who serves as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, has stated in a financial results conference call, 'We did study the region very carefully, and we know we had many opportunities. Obviously, building a theme park in a location is a huge endorsement of the location.' Disney also shared concept art for their latest park and resort, showcasing a spiraling castle, seemingly made of crystal, at the center of Yas Island. In addition, the graphic reimagining of the facility also features a plethora of waterfall joints. Yas Island already boasts a horde of other commercial theme parks similar to Disneyland, including Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, a 3D movie theater, the roller coaster with the highest non-inverted loop, the fastest coaster built yet, as well as the renowned SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, which currently holds the Guinness World Record for hosting the world's largest indoor marine theme park. The media company is set to join hands with a United Arab Emirates-based organization, Miral, to make the proposed Disneyland theme park and resort a reality. Notably, Miral is also responsible for developing all the other themed attractions on Yas Island. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on The post Disney Announces New Theme Park Location in the Middle East appeared first on Mandatory.
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28-04-2025
- Entertainment
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A Minecraft Movie: Theater Takes Drastic Measure to Stop ‘Chicken Jockey' Trend
While has been running on the big screens for weeks now, it seems the 'Chicken Jockey' trend is continuing to cause trouble for cinema owners. With a big chunk of viewers still trashing establishments on the advent of a particular scene in A Minecraft Movie, one movie theater has decided to issue a lifetime ban on any audience member who indulges in such frantic behavior. In response to a select group of viewers throwing popcorn and beverages in cinema halls during the screenings of the Jack Black-led movie due to the 'Chicken Jockey' mania, one of the theaters has threatened to put a permanent embargo on anyone who tries to recreate the infamous TikTok trend. One Reddit user shared the ban warning on the social media platform. They also wrote, 'These signs were taped to the door of our movie theater for the Minecraft movie.' The said post showcased timings for the film in the said theater alongside a disclaimer. It read, 'Notice to all guests attending A Minecraft Movie: The throwing of popcorn, candy, or any other items inside the auditorium or any area of the building is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. This behavior is disruptive, unsafe, and disrespectful to others. Anyone caught throwing items will be asked to leave immediately and will be banned from returning to the cinema indefinitely. We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable movie experience for all guests. Thank you for your cooperation.' A Minecraft Movie includes a sequence where a baby zombie accidentally falls on a chicken and starts riding it. This alludes to the 'Chicken Jockey' reference in Minecraft, which happens to be a rare occurrence in the video game. Upon witnessing the scene in the film, many fans reacted exuberantly. Moreover, one viewer even brought a live chicken to his screening. The intensity of such fan responses even led to police intervention in some cases. Hence, this prompted certain theaters to issue a lifetime ban warning for anyone who misbehaves during A Minecraft Movie screenings. In the meantime, the film continues to dominate the box office. It has already crossed the $700 million mark in global earnings. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on The post A Minecraft Movie: Theater Takes Drastic Measure to Stop 'Chicken Jockey' Trend appeared first on Mandatory.
