Disneyland Australia a No Go. Or is it?

We know that Disney has had its eyes on Australia as a potential site for a new themepark for many years. In fact, the decision to build in Hong Kong instead of Australia was the final straw that caused Dick Nunis to finally leave the company.

The run of low attendance at Hong Kong Disneyland had Disney taking a second look at Australia as recently as December of 2007. But then Disney officials were quoted in February as saying there were "no active concepts" for Australia.

Were those carefully chosen words meant to throw others off the track of Disney's real purpose for Australia? A new land themed to the country in Disney's Animal Kingdom. I'm hearing rumors that the concept is back on the table.

So Disney may not be coming to Australia, but Australia is likely coming to Disney.
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Night Kingdom On Or Off?

Sorry for the slow posting schedule things were slow for a while. But I'm back and ready with a whole slew of rumors and gossip to start the blog up again. I hope you'll tune in and send me any tips you may have.

Disney's Night Kingdom is the 'adult' themed boutique adventure tour experience that has been rumored to be under consideration for construction at Walt Disney World. It would host only 2000 guests a night and feature a ticket price of $250-$300.

Mainstream news reports keep indicating that 'bloggers' say it will be built at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island. But I've read most of the reports and never saw that anyway. What was said was that the "Adventurer's Club" would be the gateway. But it was also mentioned that the Pleasure Island location of the "Adventurer's Club" would be closed and it would be re-opened at the new location.

That location has been speculated to be in the clearing that resulted from the construction of "Expedition Everest" after Disney cleared out all the construction equipment and supplies. I had heard this was for a new land to be called 'Australia' that would feature marine life (think Finding Nemo) and cute and fuzzy animals (think Koala).

But now I'm hearing rumors that the idea has been sent back to the drawing board once again after Disney executives saw some of the public feedback. The 'adult' aspect of the new boutique experience has been too played up by the rumors and news media. Disney executives want a high-ticket exclusive experience, but something the whole family can experience as well as couples and adults.

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