The magic of Disney is heading to the UAE
May 08, 2025•56 min
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Episode description
Abu Dhabi is set to become home to the region’s first Disneyland. Katie Chambers speaks with Robert Niles, founder and editor of Theme Park Insider, who was at the official announcement last night in the UAE capital.
Building a Disney theme park is not just about castles and rollercoasters—it’s about culture, logistics, precision, and thousands of people working behind the scenes. Lee Cockerell is a former executive vice president of operations for Walt Disney World Resort and he helped open Disneyland Paris in the 1990s. He takes The Agenda behind the scenes of a Disney park and what Abu Dhabi can expect as it prepares to welcome the magic.
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