Disney considers Australia

[churros]

The news came out today in Australia that the Walt Disney Company recently held discussion with the New South Wales State government about a redevelopment site on Sydney Harbour, White Bay, a working port next to the Anzac Bridge.

A spokesman for the Minister for State Development would not elaborate on what was proposed during the discussions, saying only that they took place in the past few months and had been discontinued.

A spokesman for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, John Nicoletti, said his company was constantly exploring opportunities to grow. "As part of that process, we have conversations with lots of entities," he said. "And, while Australia is an attractive market, at this time we have no plans for this region."

He would not comment on what Disney had envisioned for the White Bay site, including whether it was for a Disneyland theme park, a Disney resort or some other venture.

Here's hoping!

 

[SandraVB79]

A working port you say?
Maybe DCL will go for some time on an Australian adventure?

 

[Another Voice]

Disney is looking for sites for "regional entertainment centers" - sort of a mini-mall sized collection of stores, dining, entertainment and hotel. It's all very preliminary at this point (they've been trying to get one in Singapore for years). Expect lots of whispers, but a real decision about building anything is still a ways off.

 

[deletedpenguin]

Preliminary or not, I'd welcome something like this, and although I may be a bit partial, I think Sydney would be a great place to do this.

 

[Donald's Fan in PHX!]

That would be awesome; Disney has new cruise ships being assembled now. An Australian DCL would be enough to finally get me to purchase that long flight to Australia.