Anaheim Grants Final Approval for Disneyland Expansion

Published on May 9, 2024

Anaheim, home city of Disneyland, approved the theme park’s expansion plan May 7, paving the way for new attractions and entertainment in the years ahead. The City Council unanimously approved the DisneylandForward proposal in its second and final vote Tuesday, granting permission to implement changes to the theme park over the next 40 years. This includes an investment of $1.9 billion in the project over the next decade. “We’ve worked closely with city staff, neighbors, and our local community over the past three years to make sure DisneylandForward is a win for everyone—I’m grateful the city council agrees and voted to work with us on this legacy project that will set up Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim for an incredibly bright future,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote in a statement....