Artisan Club Opens at Cotino, the First Storyliving by Disney Community

The grand opening of the Artisan Club marks a major milestone for Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community near Palm Springs. The club’s centerpiece is Parr House, a venue inspired by the family home in Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2. Designed by Disney Imagineers, these new, exclusive facilities are located along Cotino Bay, a recreational turquoise-water feature powered by Crystal Lagoons technology. During a recent media stay, we were among the first to experience this new Club. We explored its key amenities, and now we’ll dive into the details of the lifestyle features that make it unique.

The club enhances the lifestyle for its voluntary members—currently Cotino residents only—through curated events, specialized wellness programs, and unique experiences crafted with Disney’s signature storytelling and meticulous detail.

“Cotino isn’t just a new community – it is a dynamic, creative oasis where residents will experience a vibrant lifestyle that is truly unique,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses. “We’ve infused the beauty of Rancho Mirage with the special kind of magic Disney delivers. The Artisan Club is a premier destination for our members that will transform everyday life into extraordinary moments.”

Managed by Disney cast members, the Artisan Club offers renowned guest service and new ways for members to connect with Disney’s storytelling, artistry and unique experiences.

The Artisan Club’s programming focuses on inspiring creativity, learning, and connection. Members can access diverse activities, including enrichment opportunities like speaker series and art workshops, entertainment such as movie nights and themed dinners, health-focused options like culinary demonstrations and wellness walks, and unique excursions to Disney landmarks and local destinations.

In partnership with Optum, the club’s health and wellness offerings include coaching, state-of-the-art resources and Disney-inspired fitness experiences designed to promote a healthy and purposeful lifestyle.

Beyond classes and programming, members can also enjoy exhilarating water recreation on Cotino Bay — the first Crystal Lagoons project in California — including swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding or relaxing on the beach.

Club amenities include:

• Architects Fork – The Artisan Club’s signature table-service restaurant takes members on a creative journey through architecture and design, featuring artwork and ride concept designs from throughout Disney history.

• Plot Twist – A relaxed beachside restaurant and bar offering delicious food, cocktails and stunning views. Paying homage to the beach bar’s name, members will notice book passages and sketches from historic tales that influenced classic Disney stories.

• Wellness Center – A state-of-the-art fitness facility with indoor cardio and strength training equipment, a movement studio for dance and yoga, and an outdoor lap pool.

• Courts at the Artisan Club – Outdoor courts for tennis and pickleball with a magical twist.
• The Studios – A multi-purpose space where members can bring artistic inspiration to life featuring art from Disney legends Mary Blair and Marc Davis as well as commissioned pieces from local Palm Springs artists.

Now open to Artisan Club members, Parr House is a striking, six-bedroom mid-century modern event venue inspired by the Parr family’s home in Incredibles 2. This retreat—designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and built by Davidson Communities—includes a living room, kitchen, bar, boardroom, art studio, and covered patio, available for members to host events, celebrate milestones, or book overnight stays for an additional fee.

This first-of-its-kind project for Imagineering brings screen-to-street storytelling to life. Imagineers partnered with Pixar artists to creatively interpret the Palm Springs area’s mid-century modern aesthetic, infusing the film’s spirit. The design is enhanced with playful film details sprinkled throughout, like Sugar Bombs and Fiber O’s cereal boxes in the kitchen and the family’s schedule scribbled on the calendar.

Parr House at the Artisan Club brings the story full circle — Pixar artists drew inspiration from the Palm Springs region when designing the family’s home for the 2018 film. Now, fittingly, Imagineers have chosen Parr House as the icon of Cotino, placing it in the same location that once sparked the creative vision behind the film.

For those interested in purchasing a home, community tours including model homes are now available. The on-site Cotino Sales Studio is open for appointments daily and additional details can be found at Cotino.com.