You may have seen the headlines: Disney is building its seventh resort, this time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The announcement came with plenty of fanfare on the coast of Yas Island, where Disney leaders Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro unveiled plans in partnership with Miral, the company financing and constructing the new theme park. With the Aladdin-inspired tagline “A Whole New World Awaits,” Disney promotes the upcoming destination as a blend of “Disney’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.” Miral Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak described Abu Dhabi as “a place where heritage meets innovation, where we preserve our past while designing the future.” And that got me thinking.