Saudi Arabia Unveils Plans For 'Dragon Ball' Theme Park

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[{"selector":"#anim-8c650e99-2409-4836-ae45-5d9cd1f52d78","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Spanning 500,000 square meters (125 acres), the park aims to provide fans with an immersive experience, allowing them to "embark on the adventures central to the storyline, tracing the journey from the original Dragon Ball series.

[{"selector":"#anim-462c82ef-c4b7-4db1-afe3-5f79dd4d3674","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In a press release posted on the official Dragon Ball website, Qiddiya authorities refrained from specifying an op ening date for the park or disclosing the construction expenses.

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