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Toronto Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Disney announces its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi
It will be the company's first all-new location since the Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016 Published May 07, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 3 minute read Women wearing Mickey Mouse ears watch the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai on June 16, 2016. Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Walt Disney Co. announced plans for its first theme park in the Middle East, a sprawling resort property in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The company's 13th park will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group, according to the announcement Wednesday. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in the United Arab Emirates that includes the Miral-built Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld parks. It will be the company's first all-new location since the Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016. The Burbank, California-based entertainment company had previously outlined a decade-long plan to turbocharge growth in its parks division — its most profitable business. Disney's 'imagineers' are in the process of designing the resort and its attractions, a process that typically takes about two years, according to Josh D'Amaro, who leads the division that includes the company's parks, cruise ships and consumer products. Once the designs are complete, the park will take five to six years to build. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Details such as the cost and attractions of the resort weren't disclosed. 'The project is incredibly ambitious, and the land we're building on will be large enough to showcase all of our franchises,' D'Amaro said in an interview. 'The Middle East is a part of the world we feel we have huge opportunity in, and we've found both a location and a partner that are a great match for the ambition we have.' The resort will be Disney's most technologically advanced, and Miral will fund the entirety of the project, D'Amaro said. The new park will give the company a footprint in the largest global airline hub in the world, with more than 120 million passengers traveling annually through Abu Dhabi and Dubai — without any capital commitment. Officials at Disney have been in talks with Miral for about 18 months and hosted its management in Burbank last year to review proposals, D'Amaro said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Disney announced plans last year to double capital investment in its resorts business to $60 billion over the next decade to accelerate growth in its experiences business. As part of that, the company is doubling the size of its cruise fleet to 13 ships by 2031 and building a land devoted to villains at its Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Rival Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences is opening a new $7 billion Florida theme park later in this month and is advancing plans to build its first European theme park in the UK, a potential competitor to Disneyland Paris. The resort in Abu Dhabi will be Disney's seventh location globally to feature theme parks, alongside properties in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Shanghai took about seven years to open after being formally announced. The park in Abu Dhabi will blend local architecture with Disney's designs, making the resort 'authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,' Bob Iger, Disney's chief executive officer, said in a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A rendering supplied by Disney showed contemporary-looking structures resembling the Abu Dhabi skyline, although the exact attractions were hard to discern. The park is expected to have a castle, a centerpiece of Disney resorts since the original Disneyland in 1955. Yas Island is a man-made resort area occupying almost 10 square miles (26 kilometers). Located about 30 minutes from the Abu Dhabi city center, the island features beaches, shopping, theme parks, hotels, golf courses and numerous other attractions. In recent months, Disney has opened standalone stores in the UAE, which have seen strong demand, D'Amaro said. Not all of the company's offerings have succeeded in the country, however. In 2022, the UAE — which criminalizes same-sex relationships — banned the release of Disney's Lightyear, a Toy Story spinoff film from Pixar Animation Studios that includes a same-sex kiss. D'Amaro said that Disney operates all over the world and always adheres to its own standards and values, as well as local laws and regulations. Earlier on Wednesday, Disney reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that exceed expectations and lifted its guidance for the full year. The results were driven by increased profits at the domestic theme parks, the company's streaming services and its film studio. Revenue overall rose 7% to $23.6 billion, while adjusted earnings per share climbed 20% to $1.45, beating estimates for $1.20. Columnists Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA
Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Disney World adds an adults-only after-dark experience
It's barely an exaggeration to say that the food in Disney theme parks is a big part of the experience, almost as much as the rides. And anyone who has visited one of the parks more than once most definitely has a favorite "only in Disney" food. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Maybe you can't visit without grabbing one of those turkey legs that's as big as your 10-year-old child's arm. Or maybe it's the pineapple Dole Whip soft-serve that you dream about. How about a churro? In Walt Disney's (DIS) Disney World, there are 200 places to eat, including 90 with table service. (There are only 139 in Disneyland, but still plenty to choose from.) You can even find upscale dining options like steakhouses in the parks, not quite Michelin Star material, perhaps, but almost. Earlier this year, Disney World announced it was bringing back a dining option that is really popular with families: kids eat free. If you stay at one of the 25 Disney Resort hotels in Orlando and you purchase a dining plan for people in your group who are older than 10, you will also get a free dining plan for kids ages 3 to 9. Related: Disneyland lowers some ticket prices (act fast) Since a day in Disney can cost between $500 and $1,200 per person by the time you account for the ticket, the hotel and food, any offer that helps bring the prices down is a welcome one. Guests normally can't combine special offers, but this year Disney is allowing it. "The kids' free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning you may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026," according to the Disney Parks Blog. The Disney Company is always looking for ways to get people to come back to The Happiest Place on Earth. They revamp old rides, introduce new ones, add new live shows, and have spectacular seasonal events. More on travel: U.S. government issues serious warning for cruise passengersDelta Air Lines makes a baggage change that travelers will likeUnited Airlines passenger incident triggers quick response Disney World and Disneyland don't normally have adults-only attractions, but there are experiences that are more appropriate for adults, including the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Disney After Hours. Earlier this year the company announced GEO-82, a new 21+, reservations-required dining lounge in Epcot. Related: Disney World makes families a generous offer Now the park is upping the ante with the new GEO-82 Fireworks Experience. A ticket to the show includes fireworks, fountains, music and light, and a menu that will include: Champagne that's specially selected by sommeliers at Walt Disney World Resort (or event-exclusive cocktails);A tasting tower of savory light bites, available before Luminous The Symphony of Us begins;A selection of sweets during Luminous The Symphony of Us. Disney hasn't yet specified what the "light bites" for the Fireworks Experience will include, but the GEO-82 menu includes foods with global influences - like Truffled Ahi Tuna and Jumbo Lump Crab Gâteau. The cocktail menu highlights a Brown Butter Old Fashioned - made with brown butter-infused bourbon - and a Clarified New York Sour, plus a selection of mocktails, wines, and beers. Reservations for the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience will open on May 6 for dates starting June 4. The experience costs $179 (plus tax and gratuity). Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Economic Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Is Disney offering free food on vacations at its resorts? Here's the holiday offer for kids in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced an exciting offer for 2026: a complimentary meal plan for kids aged 3 to 9! This special deal is available for families staying at a Disney Resort, who purchase a meal plan for guests aged 10 and older. Plus, you can combine this promotion with other offers and enjoy additional perks during your stay. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What Disney dining plans are being offered? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Extra perks for Disney Resort guests Booking information FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. Families heading to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026 will benefit from a special offer! The resort is offering children between the ages of three to nine a free dining plan when included in a qualifying holiday package. According to Disney resorts, this package needs to include a hotel stay at a Disney Resort and a meal plan that is paid for every visitor who is 10 years of age or older. The free dining deal will be valid through the year the release of another offer for children, this news was made public. In the summer of 2025, the resorts have slashed children's ticket prices by half. These announcements are a part of Disney's continuous efforts to lower the cost of family vacations to theme are two eating plan options available at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Dining Plan includes one quick-service meal, one table-service supper, one snack or non-alcoholic beverage, and a resort-refillable drink mug each other is the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, which includes two quick-service meals, one snack or non-alcoholic drink, and a resort-refillable drink mug per Resorts, in their blog post, stated that all meals and snacks can be used at any point during the stay. They added that it can be rolled over from day to day and will expire at midnight on further stated that children must order from the kids' menu, which will be available at the resort. Gratuities are not included, it stated; as they advise families to make reservations for Table-Service guests staying at the Disney Resort hotels in 2026 will also enjoy an exclusive range of benefits which will enhance their vacation experience. Each day, the family will receive 30 minutes of early entry to the theme parks, which will allow them to enjoy popular attractions with shorter wait the guests will get complimentary transportation across the resort via monorail, boat, bus, and the Disney Skyliner. It will make it easy for them to travel between parks and guests will also benefit from free standard parking at all hotels, theme parks, and water parks. Additionally, they can get early access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane bookings. This would give them a head start in planning their days. Visitors, during the summer, can also enjoy complimentary admission to Disney's water parks on their check-in day. The specific dates are yet to be announced, stated an ABC news Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort guests will be given access to extended evening hours at select bookings for 2026 will commence from April 22 and will continue till October, while booking details for November and December are yet to be announced.A: Children aged 3 to 9 qualify when part of a Disney Travel Company package that includes a stay at a Disney Resort hotel and a paid dining plan for all other guests aged 10 and older.A: Yes, the free kids' dining offer can be combined with certain other special offers announced for 2026.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Disney offering free food on vacations at its resorts? Here's the holiday offer for kids in 2026
Families heading to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026 will benefit from a special offer! The resort is offering children between the ages of three to nine a free dining plan when included in a qualifying holiday package. According to Disney resorts, this package needs to include a hotel stay at a Disney Resort and a meal plan that is paid for every visitor who is 10 years of age or older. The free dining deal will be valid through the year 2026. Following the release of another offer for children, this news was made public. In the summer of 2025, the resorts have slashed children's ticket prices by half. These announcements are a part of Disney's continuous efforts to lower the cost of family vacations to theme parks. What Disney dining plans are being offered? There are two eating plan options available at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Dining Plan includes one quick-service meal, one table-service supper, one snack or non-alcoholic beverage, and a resort-refillable drink mug each night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The other is the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, which includes two quick-service meals, one snack or non-alcoholic drink, and a resort-refillable drink mug per night. Disney Resorts, in their blog post, stated that all meals and snacks can be used at any point during the stay. They added that it can be rolled over from day to day and will expire at midnight on checkout. Live Events They further stated that children must order from the kids' menu, which will be available at the resort. Gratuities are not included, it stated; as they advise families to make reservations for Table-Service meals. Also Read : Sophie Nyweide cause of death: 'Mammoth and An Invisible Sign' child actor passes away at 24 Extra perks for Disney Resort guests The guests staying at the Disney Resort hotels in 2026 will also enjoy an exclusive range of benefits which will enhance their vacation experience. Each day, the family will receive 30 minutes of early entry to the theme parks, which will allow them to enjoy popular attractions with shorter wait times. Secondly, the guests will get complimentary transportation across the resort via monorail, boat, bus, and the Disney Skyliner. It will make it easy for them to travel between parks and hotels. Moreover, guests will also benefit from free standard parking at all hotels, theme parks, and water parks. Additionally, they can get early access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane bookings. This would give them a head start in planning their days. Visitors, during the summer, can also enjoy complimentary admission to Disney's water parks on their check-in day. The specific dates are yet to be announced, stated an ABC news report. Lastly, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort guests will be given access to extended evening hours at select parks. Also Read : Who is Karen Read? All you need to know about Karen Read trial Booking information Travel bookings for 2026 will commence from April 22 and will continue till October, while booking details for November and December are yet to be announced. FAQs Q: Who can get the free kids' dining plan? A: Children aged 3 to 9 qualify when part of a Disney Travel Company package that includes a stay at a Disney Resort hotel and a paid dining plan for all other guests aged 10 and older. Q: Is the free dining promotion combinable with other discounts? A: Yes, the free kids' dining offer can be combined with certain other special offers announced for 2026.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Much Does It Cost to Visit Each of the 12 Disney Parks?
There are 12 Disney parks worldwide, spread across six resort locations. Each one promises magic, rides and themed everything — but not at the same cost. Pricing depends heavily on location, local economies, exchange rates and how deep Disney thinks wallets can go in that region. Learn More: Find Out: Here's a look at what it takes to spend a single day at each park for a family of four, including tickets, food and a stay at on-site accommodation. Flights and souvenirs are not included in the costs. Day ticket: $103-$206 Disney Resort accommodation: $400+ per night Food: $65-$115 per adult per day A family visiting Disneyland for just one day can expect to spend around $1,000, depending on the time of year and hotel preference. Park Hopper tickets for an extra $65-$75 per ticket lets you visit both parks at Disneyland Resort in one day. Read Next: Day ticket: $103-$206 Disney Resort accommodation: $400+ per night Food: $65-$115 per adult per day Costs are the same as Disneyland. Whether visited on its own or with a Park Hopper upgrade, expect a nearly identical spend. Day ticket: $119 Disney Resort accommodation: $130-$1,000+ per night Food: $38-$104 per adult per day Even the most budget-conscious family will spend several hundred dollars for one day here. Upscale hotel stays could push totals closer to $2,000. Day ticket: $119 Disney Resort accommodation: $130-$1,000+ per night Food: $38-$104 per adult per day Special dining packages during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival can offer better value for families planning to sample dishes around the World Showcase. Day ticket: $119 Disney Resort accommodation: $130-$1,000+ per night Food: $38-$104 per adult per day Costs are consistent across all four Florida parks. Add-ons like themed dining only drive that number higher. Day ticket: $119 Disney Resort accommodation: $130-$1,000+ per night Food: $38-$104 per adult per day This park is similar in cost to the other venues. Day ticket: $60-$125 Disney Resort accommodation: $137-$422 per night Food: $23-$230 per person per day For a family, the cost ranges from around $500 up to almost $2,000. A 2-park ticket upgrade adds $28.44 per person per day for access to both Paris parks. Day ticket: $60-$125 Disney Resort accommodation: $137-$422 per night Food: $23-$230 per person per day Costs are the same as Disneyland Park. Visiting both parks is doable in one day with the 2-park ticket. (Park to be renamed Disney Adventure World in 2025) Day ticket: about $86 Disney Resort accommodation: about $286 Food: about $115-$178 A single day for a family can run around $1,000-$1,300. A 3-in-1 Park Meal Voucher for about $40 covers lunch, dinner and a snack, trimming costs slightly. Day ticket: about $74-$90 Disney Resort accommodation: $450-$1,300 per night Food: about $45-$58 per adult per day A full day ranges from $900 and can exceed $1,800. Tickets and food are reasonable, but resort hotels push the total up fast. Day ticket: about $60-$77 Disney Resort accommodation: about $163-$2,166 Food: $15-$30 per adult per day A low-budget visit can stay under $500 if looking at cheaper accommodation, but booking a premium Disney hotel sends costs soaring into the $2,000+ range for a single night. Day ticket: about $60-$77 Disney Resort accommodation: about $163-$2,166 Food: $15-$30 per adult per day Staying here incurs similar costs to Tokyo Disneyland. A trip to any Disney resort can come with a big price tag, even before airfare. But there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you save money on your adventure. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 This article originally appeared on How Much Does It Cost to Visit Each of the 12 Disney Parks?
