Disney To Give “Early Glimpse” Into Next Theme Park Resort

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDisney To Give “Early Glimpse” Into Next Theme Park ResortByCaroline Reid,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Reid covers the entertainment industryFollow AuthorAug 18, 2026, 07:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryDisney will offer an early look at its upcoming Abu Dhabi theme park this Thursday in the "Worldbuilders" documentary on Disney+. This reveal comes after D23, where the highly anticipated project surprisingly received little public attention, with its dedicated display space remaining empty. The park, touted as Disney's "most advanced" destination, is a strategic partnership with Miral, an Abu Dhabi-backed developer renowned for its successful indoor theme parks on Yas Island. Miral will manage all development and operations, significantly reducing Disney's financial exposure. Despite regional geopolitical tensions, Disney reaffirms its commitment. The documentary segment will feature interviews with Bob Iger and Miral's chairman, potentially showcasing new concept art and offering insights into this ambitious venture.Show More Disney will be introducing fans to its Abu Dhabi park in a new documentary. (Photo Joshua Sudock/Walt Disney World Resorts via Getty Images)Walt Disney Resorts via Getty ImagesDisney is set to give fans an early look at its next theme park for the first time on Thursday in its Worldbuilders documentary about the design of its resorts according to one of the executives involved with the project.It comes just days after the theme park presentation at Disney's biennial D23 bash which yielded a slew of announcements. Surprisingly, one of its most high-profile projects got less exposure than the others.This could be seen on the walls of the show’s pavilion dedicated to Imagineering – the Disney division t...