500 acres, 0 Mickey: Is India secretly building its own Disneyland in Haryana?

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

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Desi Disneyland?

It’s not the Disney—but it might feel like it. A 500-acre theme park is coming to Gurgaon. And yes, it’s being called “Disneyland-style.”

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Haryana’s Power Play

Forget farmland. Near Pachgaon Chowk, 500 acres are being carved out for rides, rollercoasters, and retail. This isn’t just a park—it’s a tourism overhaul.

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Not Quite Disney

Despite the buzz, there’s zero confirmation from The Walt Disney Company. But that hasn’t stopped the government from calling it “inspired.” Smart branding—or risky flex?

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Theme Park Wars

With Navi Mumbai’s project still on paper, Gurugram just sprinted ahead with formal approvals and land allocation. First mover advantage? Possibly.

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Delhi Weekend Shift

In a few years, your NCR weekend might not mean malls or mountains. It might mean Mickey-adjacent rides just an expressway away.

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Big Bet, Long Wait

Projected opening? Not before 2030. But the land’s picked, approvals are in, and the vision’s loud: go big, or don’t build.

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Corporate Capital, Fantasy Land

What happens when India’s office hub adds a theme park? Gurugram could become the country’s strangest blend of suits and rollercoasters.

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Job Engine

Thousands of jobs. Hotels. Highways. Haryana’s betting big on a dream park to turn footfall into full-blown economic fuel.

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If You Build It...

It’s being called Disneyland-style, but there’s no castle yet—just land, plans, and a lot of promises. Will it deliver or stall like the rest?

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