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[PhantomX1313]

http://deadline.com/2017/04/warner-...illion-theme-park-batman-superman-1202076927/

Warner Bros and Abu Dhabi’s Miral have unveiled plans to build six immersive worlds, including a Batman’s Gotham City and Superman’s Metropolis, for its $1B theme park in the UAE.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, which is located on the man-made Yas Island close to the city’s airport, will also feature Cartoon Junction, Bedrock and Dynamite Gulch, themed after iconic animated brands Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera, as well as Warner Bros. Plaza, which is reminiscent of old Hollywood.
The park, which developer Miral said is 60% complete, is on track to launch in 2018 and will feature thrill rides, interactive family friendly attractions and unique live entertainment.
“Miral is proud to confirm that one year after announcing its plans to bring Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to Yas Island, we’re making great progress with our partners where we’re 60% complete and on track to launch in 2018,” said Miral CEO Mohamed Abdullah Al Zaabi.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products President Pam Lifford said: “Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will be a state-of-the-art themed experience that authentically brings some of the Studio’s most iconic characters and stories to life under one roof for the first time in the Middle East.”
Superman’s Metropolis will feature a city of towering skyscrapers while Gotham City will, of course, feature dark alleys. Cartoon Junction will bring together Bugs Bunny and Scooby-Doo among others under a stylized cartoon sky and Dynamite Gulch will take attendees to the stars and deep into the canyon. Bedrock, meanwhile, will be filled with prehistoric birds and dinosaurs just like The Flinstones.
The project has engaged 5,500 specialist engineers, workers and craftsmen to build a park that will span 1.65 million square feet. Within the six worlds, there will be 29 rides, shows and attractions. Interestingly, the Middle East, in particular the UAE, has seen a surge in box office growth in the last year, with superhero and Hollywood blockbusters faring well in the territory.

 

[Linkura]

The best they could do was Abu Dhabi? DC loses again.

 

[Finaika]

The best they could do was Abu Dhabi? DC loses again.

Marvel stay winning.

 

[TheCochese]

The best they could do was Abu Dhabi? DC loses again.

Well, at least it won't be dark.

 

[a Master Ninja]

Now Nermal has something to do, I guess.

 

[SpaceWolf]

I think this is cool!

 

[Got]

lol, Abu Dhaibi? fucking WB guys, fucking WB

 

[jon bones]

DC can you do anything right these days

 

[Jacce]

Marvel stay winning.

Marvel doesn't even have a theme park lol.

 

[HStallion]

One of the rides is Batfleck just smashing your face into the floor till you pass out.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

One of the rides is Batfleck just smashing your face into the floor till you pass out.

Superman shows up randomly and fucks up Metropolis.

 

[Slayven]

Will there be a Gangbuster area?

 

[Sullichin]

meanwhile we just get (pretty decent) licensed rides at six flags. I want a gotham theme park!

 

[bunbun777]

Oh boy I get to go down the alley where bat's parents were plugged.

 

[old manatee]

I'm finally on board with that nuclear war Trump is pushing us into.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Why, what's wrong with Abu Dhabi? They already have some great parks there. This will be a nice addition. Also, more fun for me as it's nearer to me.

 

[Mimosa97]

lol, Abu Dhaibi? fucking WB guys, fucking WB

Where do you think the money comes from ?

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

The best they could do was Abu Dhabi? DC loses again.

Six Flags is pimping DC at every park in the US.

And now on the other side of the park

You can't really expect more than that, however Universal had originally planned a full Batman park before IOA.

 

[DeathyBoy]

Oh boy I get to go down the alley where bat's parents were plugged.

I'm going to be thrown out of the Daily Planet attraction for yelling 'CLARK KENT IS SUPERMAN' until security are called.

DC can you do anything right these days

Well, DC Comics aren't borderline unreadable shit like the majority of Marvel's.

 

[LycanXIII]

Well, at least it won't be dark.

In the OP:

"while Gotham City will, of course, feature dark alleys."

 

[Z3K]

Marvel doesn't even have a theme park lol.

There are some licensed Marvel rides here in Dubai part of an indoor theme park called IMG world
http://www.imgworlds.com/en/

 

[RareFantasy64]

It's going to have a Hannah-Barbera themed area? We need this in the states

 

[TheCochese]

Six Flags is pimping DC at every park in the US.

It's Six Flags, though.

In the OP:

"while Gotham City will, of course, feature dark alleys."

Ain't nobody got time for the OP.

 

[jon bones]

Well, DC Comics aren't borderline unreadable shit like the majority of Marvel's.

damn

touche

 

[Shanlei91]

Marvel doesn't even have a theme park lol.

There's still Universal Studios!

...lol

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

Marvel has the Spiderman ride at IoA, nothing beats that except the Harry Potter ride.

The Hulk coaster is GOAT as well.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Marvel has the Spiderman ride at IoA, nothing beats that except the Harry Potter ride.

The Hulk coaster is GOAT as well.

As great as Spiderman is after that first time i'd take Hulk and

any day.

 

[Jag]

Universal also has these guys

 

[Escape Goat]

Wasn't some rich oil guy wanting to build a star trek theme park? I am pretty sure that was reported once upon a time.

 

[AnotherDayAnotherDollar]

Six Flags is pimping DC at every park in the US.


You can't really expect more than that, however Universal had originally planned a full Batman park before IOA.

A full Gotham or Metropolis would be awesome. Just like a full Marvel NYC or Mutant mansion or GoTG/FF cosmic land would be awesome. Too bad Six Flags owns the US rights for the next 30 years or so IIRC and Universal is blocking Disney on the Marvel front.

 

[Zombine]

Gotham city in the UAE?

Poverty tourism at its finest.

 

[Gabriel_Logan]

Will the building of the theme parks kill more people than Superman did in Man of Steel?

 

[Stinkles]

So Chicago and New York? How thrilling.

Actually to be fair, that aspect may make sense there more than it would in the states.