French President Announces Manga Theme Park Near Paris
The project marks a major international expansion for the Dragon Ball brand, with a park near Paris funded by the same Saudi company behind a planned Dragon Ball park in Saudi Arabia.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a 6 billion euro theme park project in Cergy-Pontoise, about 30 kilometers outside Paris. One park is expected to be themed on Dragon Ball. The project is funded by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company and is projected to create 22,000 jobs.
The project, announced during a state visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, will build three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise. Macron's office said one park is expected to be manga-themed, with reports specifying Dragon Ball. The Japan Times reported the leaders signed a memorandum of understanding.
The scale is comparable to Disneyland Paris, according to Macron. Local reports suggest one park could be built on the former site of the Mirapolis theme park, which closed in 1991. No construction or opening dates have been announced.
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