Its Florida resort is more dependent on air travel, while Disneyland draws more of a local crowd.

BBC: Disney eyes the Muppets

There was a measure of agreement from archrival Singapore, where Renton de Alwis, head of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore, said Hong Kong Disneyland would be another attraction in the region for locals looking for theme-park experiences.

CNN: Making A Magic Kingdom

The Southern California native, who studied at the Disneyland School of Style, began promoting kitsch in earnest after stumbling across a box of family and travel slides in a thrift shop.

NPR: A 'Histo-Tainment' Take on the L.A. County Fair