Rendering for DisneylandForward’s expansion project.Photo:DisneyDisneyland has committed to investing at least $1.9 billion in a huge expansion projectThe plans were revealed at an Anaheim, Calif. city council meeting on TuesdayConstruction for the proposed project would be carried out over the next 10 yearsPossible additions may include attractions and rides themed toFrozen, Coco, Black Pantherand moreNew details of a massive development project at Disneyland have been revealed!The proposal was presented during anAnaheim, Calif. city council meetingon Tuesday. According to the city’sofficial website, the project, known asDisneylandForward, confirms that Disney has agreed to invest a minimum of $1.9 billion into the park in order to update rides and attractions, lodging, entertainment and shopping over the next ten years.The project, which includes expanding areas west of Disneyland Drive and the Toy Story Parking Area, could potentially require funding of up to $2.5 billion to complete.In September, Products Chairman Josh D’Amaroteased the possibilityof introducing themes fromFrozen, Coco, Black Panther, Tangled, Peter Pan, Zootopia, Toy StoryandTronat Disneyland within the next decade.DisneyAttractions with these themes already exist at a number of Disney’s other parks. The Frozen Ever After ride is open at Epcot at Disney World in Orlando andan entireFrozenland opened recentlyat Disneyland Hong Kong.TRON-themed coasters exist at Disney World’s Magic Kingdomand at Shanghai Disneyland. Shanghai has a dedicatedZootopialand as of 2023 andToy Story Land is already part of Disney Studiosin Orlando, among others.Rendering of one of the proposed parking garages to be built at Disneyland.DisneyAlong with its expansion, Disney has proposed several initiatives intended to serve the Anaheim community it resides in, including affordable housing, a three-acre community park, and street and transportation upgrades.Additional City Council hearings regarding DisneylandForward are expected to occur in April and May.A representative for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Haunted Mansion during Halloween in 2021.Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via GettyAlong with the proposed 10-year transformation, the park isworking on refurbishing an existing ridethat fans know and love: the Haunted Mansion.The park temporarily shut down the attraction in preparation for major updates starting in Jan. 2024. In August 2023,Disney Parks Blogannounced that the iconic attraction would close in order to “expand on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion” ride located in New Orleans Square.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Along with a new retail shop and expanded queue space, the construction process will also be used as an “opportunity to help improve the accessibility” of the ride, according to the blog.
Rendering for DisneylandForward’s expansion project.Photo:Disney
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Disneyland has committed to investing at least $1.9 billion in a huge expansion projectThe plans were revealed at an Anaheim, Calif. city council meeting on TuesdayConstruction for the proposed project would be carried out over the next 10 yearsPossible additions may include attractions and rides themed toFrozen, Coco, Black Pantherand moreNew details of a massive development project at Disneyland have been revealed!The proposal was presented during anAnaheim, Calif. city council meetingon Tuesday. According to the city’sofficial website, the project, known asDisneylandForward, confirms that Disney has agreed to invest a minimum of $1.9 billion into the park in order to update rides and attractions, lodging, entertainment and shopping over the next ten years.The project, which includes expanding areas west of Disneyland Drive and the Toy Story Parking Area, could potentially require funding of up to $2.5 billion to complete.In September, Products Chairman Josh D’Amaroteased the possibilityof introducing themes fromFrozen, Coco, Black Panther, Tangled, Peter Pan, Zootopia, Toy StoryandTronat Disneyland within the next decade.DisneyAttractions with these themes already exist at a number of Disney’s other parks. The Frozen Ever After ride is open at Epcot at Disney World in Orlando andan entireFrozenland opened recentlyat Disneyland Hong Kong.TRON-themed coasters exist at Disney World’s Magic Kingdomand at Shanghai Disneyland. Shanghai has a dedicatedZootopialand as of 2023 andToy Story Land is already part of Disney Studiosin Orlando, among others.Rendering of one of the proposed parking garages to be built at Disneyland.DisneyAlong with its expansion, Disney has proposed several initiatives intended to serve the Anaheim community it resides in, including affordable housing, a three-acre community park, and street and transportation upgrades.Additional City Council hearings regarding DisneylandForward are expected to occur in April and May.A representative for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Haunted Mansion during Halloween in 2021.Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via GettyAlong with the proposed 10-year transformation, the park isworking on refurbishing an existing ridethat fans know and love: the Haunted Mansion.The park temporarily shut down the attraction in preparation for major updates starting in Jan. 2024. In August 2023,Disney Parks Blogannounced that the iconic attraction would close in order to “expand on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion” ride located in New Orleans Square.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Along with a new retail shop and expanded queue space, the construction process will also be used as an “opportunity to help improve the accessibility” of the ride, according to the blog.
New details of a massive development project at Disneyland have been revealed!
The proposal was presented during anAnaheim, Calif. city council meetingon Tuesday. According to the city’sofficial website, the project, known asDisneylandForward, confirms that Disney has agreed to invest a minimum of $1.9 billion into the park in order to update rides and attractions, lodging, entertainment and shopping over the next ten years.
The project, which includes expanding areas west of Disneyland Drive and the Toy Story Parking Area, could potentially require funding of up to $2.5 billion to complete.
In September, Products Chairman Josh D’Amaroteased the possibilityof introducing themes fromFrozen, Coco, Black Panther, Tangled, Peter Pan, Zootopia, Toy StoryandTronat Disneyland within the next decade.
Attractions with these themes already exist at a number of Disney’s other parks. The Frozen Ever After ride is open at Epcot at Disney World in Orlando andan entireFrozenland opened recentlyat Disneyland Hong Kong.TRON-themed coasters exist at Disney World’s Magic Kingdomand at Shanghai Disneyland. Shanghai has a dedicatedZootopialand as of 2023 andToy Story Land is already part of Disney Studiosin Orlando, among others.
Rendering of one of the proposed parking garages to be built at Disneyland.Disney
Along with its expansion, Disney has proposed several initiatives intended to serve the Anaheim community it resides in, including affordable housing, a three-acre community park, and street and transportation upgrades.
Additional City Council hearings regarding DisneylandForward are expected to occur in April and May.
A representative for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Haunted Mansion during Halloween in 2021.Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty
Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty
Along with the proposed 10-year transformation, the park isworking on refurbishing an existing ridethat fans know and love: the Haunted Mansion.
The park temporarily shut down the attraction in preparation for major updates starting in Jan. 2024. In August 2023,Disney Parks Blogannounced that the iconic attraction would close in order to “expand on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion” ride located in New Orleans Square.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Along with a new retail shop and expanded queue space, the construction process will also be used as an “opportunity to help improve the accessibility” of the ride, according to the blog.
source: people.com
