Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Bids $1.1 Billion For Disneyland Paris Resort Operator
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Bids $1.1 Billion For Disneyland Paris Resort Operator By Caroline Reid,
- One of Disneyland Paris's resorts looks set to get a new owner.
- Mubadala is a diversified investment giant operating in more than 50 countries across six continents with $430 billion of assets under management.
Hollywood & Entertainment Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Bids $1.1 Billion For Disneyland Paris Resort Operator By Caroline Reid,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Reid covers the entertainment industry Follow Author Jun 28, 2026, 04:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital has bid $1.1 billion for French leisure operator Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs. This acquisition aligns with Mubadala's diversified portfolio, which includes significant global investments. Pierre & Vacances, operating 330 European sites and its Center Parcs brand, reported $2.2 billion in revenue last year. A key asset is Les Villages Nature Paris, an eco-resort near Disneyland Paris, co-developed with Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. This innovative resort features geothermal heating for a near zero-carbon footprint and a car-free environment. Mubadala plans to support P&V's strategic growth, potentially expanding its sustainable leisure offerings into the UAE market.
One of Disneyland Paris's resorts looks set to get a new owner. (Photo by Salvatore Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAbu Dhabi's leading sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Capital, has made a $1.1 billion bid for listed French leisure operator Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs, owner of a groundbreaking resort on the fringes of Disneyland Paris which was developed by one of the media giant's most renowned design wizards.