Disney fans will soon get a chance to live in “the happiest place on Earth”.
The Disney Company is building residential areas across America, starting in Rancho Mirage, California. The first project of the “Storyliving by Disney” real-estate venture is called Cotino. The California compound is expected to have about 1,900 residential units in varying types on a 618-acre land.
The Cotino neighborhood will not only have thousands of condominiums and single-family homes but also mixed-use commercial district with shopping, dining, entertainment and even a beach park:
Per the Specific Plan approval for the development, the community is expected to surround an approximately 24-acre grand oasis featuring clear turquoise waters with Crystal Lagoons® technology, enabling crystalline lagoons of any size to be built sustainably, with low water consumption and using a minimum amount of additives and energy. A voluntary club membership will offer access to a waterfront clubhouse, a club-only beach area and recreational water activities, as well as Disney programming, entertainment and activities throughout the year.
Disney Imagineers - the team responsible for bringing immersive experiences to Disney theme parks around the world - is designing the neighborhood to evoke the history and nature of the location. Disney’s own cast members will also be on hand to curate programming and experiences for the Storyliving residents.
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