'Disneyland Forward' theme park expansion project in Anaheim moves forward
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The future expansion of both Disney theme parks in Anaheim is a step closer to reality.
On Tuesday, Disney announced it is committed to investing at least $2.5 billion over the next ten years to make "DisneylandForward" a reality.
The project would include new attractions, themed lands, hotels, shopping, dining, a possible third park, and expanded entertainment.
During an informational workshop held in Anaheim, new details were revealed about the expansion project, the Orange County Register reported. The project emphasizes urban planning for Disneyland including the Toy Story Lot, hotels, and a large swath of land behind the hotels located on Harbor Boulevard.
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The billions in funding will not cover parking structures, pedestrian bridges, and road improvement expenses, the publication reported. Disney will cover those costs separately.
In September, the possibility was floated of bringing Frozen’s Arendelle, Black Panther’s Wakanda and Coco’s Santa Cecilia to life at Disneyland, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed during a conference call.
More hearings for the project will be held by the Anaheim Planning Commission next month, with City Council voting on the proposal in May, according to the Register.
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According to the company, Disney Parks has over 1,000 acres of land for possible future development to expand theme park space across its existing sites – the equivalent of about seven new Disneyland parks.
Disney Parks welcome approximately 100 million guests each year.