RUMOR: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disney Resort in Favor of More Restricted Country

RUMOR: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disney Resort in Favor of More Restricted Country

Disney CEO Bob Iger is rumored to have canceled plans for a Disneyland in one Middle Eastern country in favor of another, more restricted location. Credit: Disney Shock. Disbelief. Heated online threads: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disneyland? That’s the reaction many Disney fans are having after a new rumor revealed that Abu Dhabi wasn’t Disney’s first pick for its next international theme park location. What’s more surprising? Disn…

Bob Iger Reportedly Blocked Saudi Disneyland Before Approving Abu Dhabi Deal—Here’s Why It Matters : Disney Fanatic

In a world where Disney magic is spreading across continents, one proposed kingdom never even made it past the planning stage—and the reason why is sparking intense debate. Just days after Disney sent shockwaves through its fanbase with the announcement of a new Disneyland park in Abu Dhabi, a surprising revelation emerged: Disney CEO Bob Iger allegedly rejected a prior pitch to bring a Disneyland to Saudi Arabia. Why turn down one Middle Easter…

News: Bob Iger Reportedly Rejected Saudi Disneyland Deal Before Approving Abu Dhabi Expansion

Disneyland Abu Dhabi, not Bob Iger’s first choice for the Middle East? Imagine a Disneyland park rising from the golden deserts of Saudi Arabia—colorful castles, iconic rides, and Mickey Mouse waving in the wind. Now imagine that idea getting shut down before it ever left the table. That’s the stunning rumor now swirling in the wake of Disney’s headline-making announcement to bring a theme park to Abu Dhabi. According to entertainment journalist…

Disney Inc appoints Tony Chambers president of Disney in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Walt Disney has named Tony Chambers president of Disney in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as part of a restructuring of its entertainment businesses in the region, the company said Tuesday. Chambers, former head of theatrical distribution, will assume the new role in February, overseeing Disney’s streaming, ad sales, studio marketing, theatrical distribution and sports in the region. He will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergm…

RUMOR: Disney CEO Bob Iger Vetoed Plans for Theme Park in Saudi Arabia

With the shockwaves still rippling through the Disney theme park fan community of the Disneyland Abu Dhabi announcement, a new rumor from entertainment journalist and Puck News founding partner Matt Belloni says that Bob Iger vetoed plans for a Disneyland theme park in Saudi Arabia. The rumor comes from Belloni’s podcast, The Town, where he talks about the Abu Dhabi announcement, and shares a rumor that Iger shot down a proposal for the park to …