Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro told USA TODAY the new theme park will be “like no other park that we've built before.”

For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company has announced the development of a new theme park - a resort destination in Abu Dhabi that marks the company’s entry into the Middle East.

Disney is expanding its magical kingdom to the Middle East with the announcement of its seventh global theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As a mom who has planned multiple Disney vacations with my girls, this news is particularly exciting for families looking toward future travel destinations.