Anyone else super disappointed...

[Dug720]

...at the Dubai announcement??

Given the criminality of homosexual activity in Abu Dhabi I'm very disappointed that a company who has been pretty visibly pro-LGBTQIA+ rights would enter into an agreement to build a park there.

What's next? Chick-Fil-HATE at Disney Springs??

 

[OKW Lover]

No more disappointed than the stance that FL is taking on LGBTQ issues

 

[Dug720]

They were already established in Florida before it went nuts.This is them choosing to go somewhere with a new build.

 

[OKW Lover]

They were already established in Florida before it went nuts.This is them choosing to go somewhere with a new build.

Lets hope its a foot in the door towards expanding rights for all.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Disappointed? Yes. Surprised? No. Disney is a spineless corporation who values money above all (and yes, I know this isn't exclusive to Disney but they're the subject of this thread).

 

[gsdweller]

They are after Market Share. Most travelers in the Middle East are afraid to vacation in the West. It is unfortunate, but that's the way it goes.

 

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

They are after Market Share. Most travelers in the Middle East are afraid to vacation in the West. It is unfortunate, but that's the way it goes.

Agree, while I am an ally and personally have decided against visiting that part of the world, from a business point of view it makes great sense. Also this venture will not be 100% The Walt Disney Company, it is a licensed park , the same as in China with The Oriental Company.

What they are doing is giving the Disney themepark experience for a local market, for the local people, those who live and work in that region. The target market are not Americans and most definitely not the American LGBTQ+ community.
Disney is a global corporation, and the majority of their expansion and projects outside of America are not for Americans.

I remember back in 2022 When Disney Cruise Line announced the staycation cruise on The Magic for UK residents. Everyone here on Disboards said it was stupid and they wouldnt sell and it would be a disaster without the American tourists. Well not only were the staycation cruises a complete success, UK people now make up the majority of passengers on the August cruises and many now do the Caribbean and Bahmama Disney cruises.

 

[OKW Lover]

Also this venture will not be 100% The Walt Disney Company, it is a licensed park , the same as in China with The Oriental Company.

Minor clarification here: The Oriental Company is for the two parks in Japan.