How Disney’s New Project in Abu Dhabi Can Handle the Heat
Photo Credit: A castle facsimile at Disneyland Paris. Adobe Stock / Marcelo
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Many attractions in Abu Dhabi are indoors, but Disney says it will make use of both indoor and outdoor space.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi was announced on Wednesday, and one big question Skift had about the project was how it would manage heat.
Disney has other parks in hot climates, such as Orlando, but the emirate is on another level. Temperatures often surpass 100°F in the emirates, and can even reach 120°F in the summer months. Many outdoor parks in the country, such as Global Village in Dubai, have to close during these hotter periods.
Local developer Miral Group, which will develop and operate the Disney park, runs several other attractions and all are indoors: Ferrari
