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Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Yas Island Celebrates Announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort with a Record-Breaking Drone Show, Landmark Illuminations, Live Performances and Fireworks Spectacular
Download show celebration video here Download high-resolution images here ABU DHABI, UAE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- History was made last night as Miral and The Walt Disney Company celebrated the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa's first-ever Disney theme park resort destination with a record breaking 9,000 drone show and fireworks spectacle. The show, which took place at Yas Links, also featured a live performance of world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, queen of the West End, Kerry Ellis and classical sensation, Sonya Balsara. This glittering celebration also attracted global celebrities including Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick, dignitaries, entertainment industry leaders and media powerhouses, all converging to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a game-changing chapter in Disney's legacy, and in the evolution of Yas Island as a global destination for entertainment. Set against the stunning backdrop of Yas Island's waterfront, the sky came alive with the largest drone light show ever staged in the region, symbolizing the spirit of imagination that defines both brands. This new destination project will be Disney's seventh theme park resort worldwide and the first in the Middle East, connecting travelers from the Middle East to Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. Celebrating the announcement, landmarks across the UAE, including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ came to life with a spectacular light show inspired by the magic of Disney. In Abu Dhabi, iconic buildings also lit up in blue, marking the start of an extraordinary chapter in entertainment and tourism. The upcoming resort promises to seamlessly blend Disney's legendary storytelling and attractions with Abu Dhabi's vibrant culture, awe-inspiring shorelines, and iconic architecture. The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight to provide a world-class experience. The announcement celebration signals not only a major milestone for Miral and Disney but also reinforces Yas Island's position as a global hub for entertainment, tourism, and leisure. Details of the new resort will be revealed as the project progresses.
Al Etihad
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Yas Island celebrates announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort
8 May 2025 15:15 ABU DHABI (WAM)Miral and The Walt Disney Company marked a historic milestone with the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa's first Disney theme park resort destination on Yas Island, Abu announcement was celebrated with a record-breaking 9,000-drone show and fireworks display at Yas Links, accompanied by live performances from world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, West End performer Kerry Ellis, and classical artist Sonya event drew a diverse audience, including global celebrities such as Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick, along with dignitaries, entertainment industry leaders, and media representatives. Attendees gathered to witness the launch of what is set to be a landmark development in the region's entertainment and tourism against the backdrop of Yas Island's waterfront, the event featured the largest drone light show ever staged in the Middle East and Africa, symbolising the spirit of imagination and creativity shared by both Miral and Disney. As the region's first Disney theme park resort, the project will connect visitors from the Middle East to Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and part of the announcement, iconic landmarks across the UAE, including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ, were illuminated with a light show inspired by Disney's signature imagery. In Abu Dhabi, prominent buildings glowed in blue, marking the start of a new chapter in entertainment and tourism for the planned Disney resort will be developed and built entirely by Miral, while Disney and its Imagineers will lead the creative design and operational oversight, ensuring the resort delivers an authentic Disney experience. The project will integrate Disney's renowned storytelling, attractions, and characters with the cultural heritage and coastal beauty of Abu announcement highlights Yas Island's growing status as a global hub for entertainment, leisure, and tourism. Miral's partnership with Disney reflects its commitment to expanding Abu Dhabi's appeal as a destination for world-class attractions. Details of the resort's design, attractions, and timeline will be announced as the project progresses.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Yas Island celebrates announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort
Miral and The Walt Disney Company marked a historic milestone with the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa's first Disney theme park resort destination on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The announcement was celebrated with a record-breaking 9,000-drone show and fireworks display at Yas Links, accompanied by live performances from world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, West End performer Kerry Ellis, and classical artist Sonya Balsara. The event drew a diverse audience, including global celebrities such as Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick, along with dignitaries, entertainment industry leaders, and media representatives. Attendees gathered to witness the launch of what is set to be a landmark development in the region's entertainment and tourism landscape. Set against the backdrop of Yas Island's waterfront, the event featured the largest drone light show ever staged in the Middle East and Africa, symbolising the spirit of imagination and creativity shared by both Miral and Disney. As the region's first Disney theme park resort, the project will connect visitors from the Middle East to Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. As part of the announcement, iconic landmarks across the UAE, including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ, were illuminated with a light show inspired by Disney's signature imagery. In Abu Dhabi, prominent buildings glowed in blue, marking the start of a new chapter in entertainment and tourism for the emirate. The planned Disney resort will be developed and built entirely by Miral, while Disney and its Imagineers will lead the creative design and operational oversight, ensuring the resort delivers an authentic Disney experience. The project will integrate Disney's renowned storytelling, attractions, and characters with the cultural heritage and coastal beauty of Abu Dhabi. The announcement highlights Yas Island's growing status as a global hub for entertainment, leisure, and tourism. Miral's partnership with Disney reflects its commitment to expanding Abu Dhabi's appeal as a destination for world-class attractions. Details of the resort's design, attractions, and timeline will be announced as the project progresses.
Al Bawaba
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Yas Island Celebrates Announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort with a Record-Breaking Drone Show, Landmark Illuminations, Live Performances and Fireworks Spectacular
History was made last night as Miral and The Walt Disney Company celebrated the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa's first-ever Disney theme park resort destination with a record breaking 9,000 drone show and fireworks spectacle. The show, which took place at Yas Links, also featured a live performance of world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, queen of the West End, Kerry Ellis and classical sensation, Sonya Balsara. This glittering celebration also attracted global celebrities including Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick, dignitaries, entertainment industry leaders and media powerhouses, all converging to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a game-changing chapter in Disney's legacy, and in the evolution of Yas Island as a global destination for entertainment. Set against the stunning backdrop of Yas Island's waterfront, the sky came alive with the largest drone light show ever staged in the region, symbolizing the spirit of imagination that defines both brands. This new destination project will be Disney's seventh theme park resort worldwide and the first in the Middle East, connecting travelers from the Middle East to Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. Celebrating the announcement, landmarks across the UAE, including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ came to life with a spectacular light show inspired by the magic of Disney. In Abu Dhabi, iconic buildings also lit up in blue, marking the start of an extraordinary chapter in entertainment and tourism. The upcoming resort promises to seamlessly blend Disney's legendary storytelling and attractions with Abu Dhabi's vibrant culture, awe-inspiring shorelines, and iconic architecture. The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight to provide a world-class experience. The announcement celebration signals not only a major milestone for Miral and Disney but also reinforces Yas Island's position as a global hub for entertainment, tourism, and leisure. Details of the new resort will be revealed as the project progresses.
