Summary
American YouTuber MrBeast has opened a theme park called Beast Land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season 2025 festival. The park offers experiences and games like those seen in MrBeast's viral online videos, with participants competing for cash prizes. Saudi Arabia is using events like this to boost tourism and reduce reliance on oil exports.
Key Facts
- MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, launched Beast Land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The park is part of the Riyadh Season 2025, a large entertainment festival.
- Visitors to Beast Land can participate in challenges and games inspired by MrBeast's YouTube content.
- Participants compete for over $533,000 in cash prizes by collecting points in various games.
- The park is open until December 27 and includes live shows, music, and more.
- Saudi Arabia is focusing on tourism to diversify its economy away from oil.
- The launch follows the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, which discussed future tourism strategies.
- Saudi Arabia faces international criticism over human rights issues amid efforts to modernize.
