Australasian Leisure Management
Dec 16, 2019

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi gains confirmation as world’s largest indoor theme park

Spanning an area of 153,000 metre², Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s largest indoor theme park by Guinness World Records.

Located on Yas Island near Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World is also the world’s first Warner Bros-themed indoor theme park.

Opened in July 2018, the attraction features features six themed lands, including DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros Plaza.

Welcoming the recognition from Guinness World Records, Don Strickler, General Manager of Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, stated "we are incredibly excited to receive yet another accolade on behalf of our world-class theme park that has captured the hearts of countless guests since opening.

“The record title for the world’s largest indoor theme park is one that we are delighted to carry, as it only underscores the breadth of excitement and adventures that await guests at this truly one-of-a-kind attraction.”

Featuring characters from Warner Bros’ franchises, including Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and Hanna-Barbera, offers 28 state-of-the-art rides and interactive family-friendly attractions, as well as themed restaurants and shops selling exclusive merchandise.

Warner Bros, along with United Arab Emirates-based development partner Miral are also seto open the world’s first Warner Bros hotel, called The WB Abu Dhabi, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in 2021.

The WB Abu Dhabi will boast premium amenities and decor also inspired by Warner Bros’ TV and film brands, with more than 250 rooms over eight levels.

The adjacent Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was recently named the World’s Leading Theme Park at the 2019 World Travel Awards with Yas Waterworld recognised as the World’s Leading Water Park of 2019.

Images: Family at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi (top) and the attraction's Looney Tunes ride (below). Courtesy of Miral/Warner Bros.

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