Australia could be getting its own Disneyland after city identified

Disneyland could be coming Down Under in what will be the final piece in the puzzle of officially making this city the happiest place on earth.

Australia could be getting its own Disneyland theme park.

Australia could soon be getting its first Disneyland, with a prominent figure throwing her support behind the construction of a CBD theme park.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp threw her support behind the idea of a Down Under Disney in Fishermans Bend.

“As Australia’s capital city of fun, of course we should have a Disney theme park in Melbourne. We’ve even got the perfect spot for it – Fishermans Bend,” Ms Capp told the Herald Sun.

They’re not taking the Mickey. Picture – Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort

“We saw with the Firefly Zipline just how much Melburnians love a thrilling ride. 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.

The huge block of vacant land near Avalon Airport hasn’t been ruled out by the airport’s chairman either. Credit: Google

“I know a Disney theme park in our municipality would be a huge hit with residents — myself included — visitors, students and traders.”

However, a prime piece of land — north of Geelong and about 30 minutes from the CBD — floated as a home for the world’s seventh Disneyland for years appears to be more achievable.

The huge block of vacant land near Avalon Airport hasn’t been ruled out by the airport’s chairman either.

David Fox, also the son of billionaire trucking magnate Lindsey Fox, has confirmed an entertainment precinct is already earmarked for the site.

“There’s an entertainment precinct that we’ve defined. I wouldn’t say (for a) Disneyland at this moment in time, but anything is possible,” Mr Fox said in March.

This article was originally published by PerthNow and reproduced with permission