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Abu Dhabi Pencils In 2030–2032 Window for Disneyland Resort, Potentially Beating Universal’s UK Park

Abu Dhabi’s tourism agency has issued the first public timing signal, pointing to a 2030–2032 debut under Miral’s licensed build‑operate plan.

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Overview

  • Visit Abu Dhabi’s official site says Disneyland Abu Dhabi is in early design and is expected to open sometime between 2030 and 2032.
  • Disney’s publicity team says the company has not announced an official opening date for the Yas Island resort.
  • Universal’s planned UK park is targeting a 2031 opening, according to chairman and CEO Mark Woodbury.
  • Reporting cites potential UK infrastructure hurdles, with experts warning of water and sewage capacity upgrades and regulators noting the absence of detailed proposals from Anglian Water.
  • The Abu Dhabi resort is being funded, built and operated by Miral under a licensing arrangement, and early concept art shows a crystalline castle with water elements, designer Zach Riddley says.