As plans to build a 7th Disney park in the Middle East move forward, meridian-street.com has learned that there will be some necessary cultural adjustments to attractions. Here is what we know so far.
- The park will be named Disney’s Magic Sheikdom.
- Instead of lands, the new park will have Sultanates, each with its own Sultan. The Sultan of the Fantasy Sultanate will be Mickey Mouse.
- As a Sultan, Mickey Mouse will have multiple wives including Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow.
- Donald Duck will have to wear pants.
- The Autotopia cars will be Rolls Royces and females will sit in the back seat and be driven around by a male relative.
- At the Bippity Boppity Boutique, little girls can get a magical makeover by a Fairy Godmother Apprentice, including a sparkly princess dress, beautiful new hairdo, and makeup. Then they are covered head to toe with a black burqa and sent out to enjoy the rest of their day.
- Unlike at other Disney parks, there is no Bippity Boppity Boutique option for boys to become princes, since only Mickey’s sons can be in line for ascension to the throne.
- If visiting during Ramadan, tourists should know that restaurants and food vendors will be closed until 6 pm to support fasting. Yes, this includes churro stands. Also, eating in public is punished with a fine, so no sneaking snacks while waiting in line.
- Instead of a castle, the entrance to Fantasy Sultanate will be a Mosque. Men and women will have their own entrances. Women, be sure nothing above the knees is uncovered, and have your scarf ready.
- There will be no Pride Days at Disney’s Magic Sheikdom.
- Four times during park operating hours, there will be calls to prayer, and attractions will be shut down for 20 minutes. For infidels, this is a good opportunity to hustle to popular attractions to get ahead of locals who are praying.





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