Anaheim Planning Greenlights Disneyland Forward Project
The Anaheim Planning Commission voted last night to approve the Disneyland Forward project. It was approved in a 5-1 vote and now moves to the Anaheim City Council for approval.
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Through the DisneylandForward Project proposal, the company aims to invest $1.9 billion in property development over the upcoming decade. This encompasses allocating $40 million to acquire streets from the city of Anaheim, such as Hotel Way, segments of Clementine Street, and Magic Way.
The expansion proposal doesn’t alter Disney’s existing 490-acre (488-hectare) footprint in Southern California or its current building permissions. However, it presents an opportunity for the company to introduce new attractions. This includes utilizing the sprawling 50-acre (20-hectare) parking lot for rides and entertainment options, alongside relocating Disneyland parking to a multistory structure. All of this is planned within the resort’s boundaries, surrounded by residential neighborhoods.
Disney aims to craft enhanced, immersive experiences for tourists, akin to the acclaimed attraction Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, inaugurated in California in 2019. Although the company hasn’t identified specific narratives for the new developments, the concept is to fashion zones reminiscent of “Zootopia” in Shanghai Disneyland. Here, animated animal characters traverse a dynamic cityscape mirroring the film’s setting.
Rachel Alde, Disney’s senior vice president of global development and finance, noted that at present, the original Disneyland in Anaheim lacks sufficient space to undertake large-scale construction without impacting cherished existing attractions, valued by loyal, long-time visitors to the company’s oldest theme park.
The city’s Planning and Building Department staff have recommended approval of Disney’s application.
Stay tuned to see if the Anaheim City Council approves Disneyland’s plans!
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