Disneyland's $1.9B Expansion Plan Clears Crucial Hurdle in Anaheim
Disneyland's $1.9 billion expansion plan, DisneyForward, has cleared a crucial hurdle after a contentious public meeting, with the Anaheim City Planning Commission voting 5-1 to send the plan to the full City Council for approval. The plan aims to transform the original theme park over the coming decades, adding mixed-use amenities and attractions. Disney hopes to have the project reviewed by the Anaheim City Council and receive approval before the end of 2024. The development agreement would last until 2064, and Disney would guarantee the city millions for affordable housing, parks, and road improvements in return for loosening zoning restrictions. The expansion would significantly impact air quality and noise but have minimal impact on transportation and neighborhood aesthetics, and Disney projects creating thousands of jobs during construction and operations.