An article printed in the Springfield, MO News-Leader speculates about a possible Disney link to a theme park development in Newton County near Branson, MO.  Per the article, a man affiliated with a company called ARM Risk attended a commissioner’s meeting on April 12^th and proceeded to make inquiries regarding possible changes to the county’s road system to accommodate a proposed theme park project.  Materials given to the commissioners indicate first-phase construction costs of $1.1 billion, a 100-acre theme park and six hotels plus a number of ancillary projects.   

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An article posted this week at JimHillMedia.com offers commentary on the overbuilding at Walt Disney World which has left the resort with (according to Mr. Hill) around 5000 rooms that it is unable to fill most nights of the year. 

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Al Lutz over at MiceAge.com reports that January 24^th will be a red letter day for the Disney Vacation Club as it reveals plans for the first property located at the Disneyland Resort.  According to Lutz, the announcement will feature details on a 300-room expansion to the Grand Californian resort which includes a modest 50-unit DVC component. 

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