The sell-out success of the first-ever Disney Magic at Sea sailings Down Under is proof that we Aussies love us a bit of Disney. But do we love it enough to support our own Disneyland? This city says yes!
California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong… Melbourne? The world’s seventh Disneyland could be in Victoria’s capital if Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has her way.
“As Australia’s capital city of fun, of course we should have a Disney theme park in Melbourne,” Capp told the Herald Sun.
“We’ve even got the perfect spot for it.”
According to Capp, Fishermans Bend in Port Melbourne would be the perfect site for a Disney theme park.
“At Fishermans Bend, exhilarating roller-coasters could soar over the Yarra as part of a Disneyland, Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom.
“Melbourne also offers visitors the best tourism experience available in Victoria, from world class hotels, unbeatable retail offerings and some of the best food and drink in Australia.
“I know a Disney theme park in our municipality would be a huge hit with residents — myself included — visitors, students and traders.”
But Capp faces some competition.
Enter David Fox, son of renowned trucking magnate Lindsay Fox and the driving force behind Avalon Airport’s business ventures. Fox has disclosed plans for an entertainment zone within the airport’s land near Geelong, the Herald Sun reported. And a Disney park at this location might just be the key.
But both Geelong and Melbourne may have to settle for the Disney Magic at Sea as Disney hasn’t (yet) signed off on an Aussie Disneyland. It might have something to do with our relatively small population and distance from the rest of the world. If you don’t agree, then there is a petition doing the rounds…
