Who Is Disneyland Abu Dhabi For? A Look at Key Source Markets and Flights

Disneyland Abu Dhabi is arguably the company's most central theme park, located near to half a billion customers, believes CEO Bob Iger.

The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island last week marked the first new Disney park unveiled since 2010 and the first-ever in the Middle East. Strategically placed, execs believe the resort could open the brand up to half a billion potential customers.

“The UAE in many respects is the crossroads of the world,” Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC following the announcement. “About 500 million people that are income-qualified, meaning they can afford to visit one of our parks, live within a four-hour flight from here.”

Geographically, Abu Dhabi bridges the East and West, sitting between Disneylan