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Actually, Pan told Felix that the curse would create a new neverland, but nothing about KILLING he inhabitants. Instead, I think that he said that it would trap the inhabitants without their memories (like the first curse), but would not have the savior clause.

However, even though Pan is even older than Rumple, I doubt he actually did that much research into the Dark Curse, so I question how much he actually knew about the effects of the curse. His whole purpose was to find the boy that had the heart of the truest believer. I think he was just guessing (about the dark curse) based on what he knew of the curse Regina cast.