Is Media Encoder still part of Design Premium in CS5.5

I'm considering placing a pre-order to upgrade to CS5.5 Design Premium (from CS5) but it looks like Media Encoder might not be included this time. Can someone confirm whether or not it will be included as it was in CS5, and CS4 before that?
I realise I can switch from Design Premium to Web Premium but then I would lose InDesign:(
Many thanks
David

So I'm now wondering how to use the Adobe online store. Is it perhaps closed for the Easter break?
I elected to place a pre-order for Design Preium CS5.5 (upgrade from Design Premium CS5). I chose Add to cart and proceeded to checkout, only to find a screen which is largely blank but a little checkout panel at the upper right telling me that my cart is empty. No fields to enter credit card or shipping details at all.
I'm based in New Zealand, and I do understand the stores are regionally based. The price was quoted in Australian dollars and that's OK. but the system appears to be broken!
Last time, I bought my upgrade from a local retailer. Maybe I'll just have to wait and do that again, but if anyone can explain how to use the online store that would be great.
David

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