Residents of Courdimanche, a town near Cergy-Pontoise in the Val-d’Oise department, have strongly opposed a proposed Dragon Ball-themed amusement park announced by French President Emmanuel Macron on August 24, 2026. The park, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund with a 6 billion euro investment, would be built on the former site of Mirapolis, a park that closed in 1991. The project is part of a larger plan that includes three similar attractions, aiming to boost tourism and economic activity in the region. The announcement caught many local residents by surprise, as the local government, part of the Divers gauche coalition, claimed it had not been involved in the planning of this large-scale national project. In response, a local group called Mirapolis aux habitant·es, founded by Alicia Delvig and Tony Clavaud, organized a public meeting on August 27 to discuss concerns and collect input from affected residents. Around 70 people attended the meeting, where frustration was evident over the lack of public consultation and the potential negative effects of the development on the community. Residents raised several environmental and social concerns. The area is near the Vexin natural park and includes a "black zone," a protected area that supports nocturnal wildlife. Many fear the amusement park could disrupt the local ecosystem. Additionally, the site currently hosts 300 to 400 people from a traveling community, and some residents believe the project is a way to displace them. Critics also noted that the company developing the park, Qiddiya Investment Company, has not yet received permission to use the Dragon Ball brand. The project is linked to Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is under international legal scrutiny over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. While some residents admitted they enjoy the Dragon Ball franchise, they criticized the government for promising 22,000 jobs without clarifying whether these would be seasonal or unstable positions. Concerns were also raised about rising living costs, traffic congestion, and the potential overload on public transportation. The residents emphasized their resolve to oppose the project and ensure their voices are heard throughout the development process.