Anaheim Approves Disneyland’s $1.9 Billion Expansion Plans

Published on April 18, 2024

Disneyland parkgoers could soon enjoy a number of new attractions and other installations from popular Disney movies, as the Anaheim City Council approved a major expansion project April 17. The council unanimously approved the DisneylandForward proposal in the early hours of Wednesday morning following an eight-hour-long meeting that began on Tuesday night. The plan includes a variety of possible changes the theme park could make over the next 40 years. The proposal will return to the city council for a final vote May 7. “When Disneyland grows, Anaheim thrives,” Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said in a statement. “Last night’s vote to approve the DisneylandForward Plan will benefit Anaheim for decades to come. The plan will provide important funding to the City of Anaheim to build affordable housing, enhance parks, and improve infrastructure.”...