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I called Gov. DeSantis this morning to express our disappointment and concern that if the legislation becomes law, it could be used to unfairly target gay, lesbian, non-binary, and transgender kids and families,
Chapek said at the meeting
Florida's HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law,
the statement readThe UAE and Abu Dhabi is a crossroads of the world,
Iger said
We've decided that we want to build a very modern Disneyland. It will obviously incorporate a lot of our intellectual property and some of the typical stories that we tell in our theme parks."
Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, on Good Morning AmericaWe're going to make sure that what we build here in Abu Dhabi is going to be special and it's going to create everlasting smiles and memories for every visitor to come here."
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Miral, on Good Morning America_(cropped).jpg)
This project will reach guests in a whole new part of the world, welcoming more families to experience Disney than ever before,
Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, said in a statement published on the company's websiteWe haven't decided everything that will go into it, but we do know it will be anchored by a castle,
he saidBringing a Disney theme park resort to Yas Island marks a historic milestone in our journey to further advance the island's position as a global destination for exceptional entertainment and leisure. Together, we are creating a place of boundless innovation, where the vision of our leadership continues to inspire the world."
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, MiralThe collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Disney demonstrates the remarkable results of combining visionary leadership and creative excellence,
Al Mubarak saidWe're not pinning down a date yet,
Iger told CNBC's David Faber on Wednesday morning regarding the timeline for constructionObviously building a theme park in a location is a huge endorsement of that location. It speaks volumes in terms of the ability of that location to sustain a Disney theme park.”
He added
Migrant workers continue to face widespread abuses like wage theft, illegal recruitment fees, and passport confiscation, which leave workers in situations that may amount to forced labor,
according to the Human Rights Watch's World Report 2025
We are respectful of the countries and cultures where we do business, while always adhering to our own standards and values.”
In a statement, a Disney spokeswoman said
After studying the region carefully, engaging with potential partners and visiting three times in the past nine months, ... it became more and more clear that not only was the region right and ready for us, but the place to build was Abu Dhabi.”
Mr. Iger saidIn looking at some research that we’ve done recently, we determined that, for every person visiting one of our parks, there are 10 people in the world that have a desire to visit,
Mr. Iger saidAre theme parks now the best business in media?”
Craig Moffett, a founder of the MoffettNathanson research firm, wrote in a report last yearI explained when we make decisions like this we consider cultural issues, economic issues and political issues,
Mr. Iger said then, declining to give further details of their “very frank” discussionIt’s not just about ‘If you build it, they will come,’
Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said in a brief phone interview from Abu DhabiOur resort in Abu Dhabi will be the most advanced and interactive destination in our portfolio. The location of our park is incredibly unique - anchored by a beautiful waterfront - which will allow us to tell our stories in completely new ways,
said Josh D'Amaro, chair of Disney Experiences
But we're very confident in this part of the world, with this partner, that this is the appropriate business arrangement,
he added