Anaheim’s planning commission approved the proposed zoning and planning changes of DisneylandForward on Monday, which moves the proposed multi-billion dollar project to the city council for consideration in April.
DisneylandForward is a development agreement that would allow the Disneyland Resort to build a series of new attractions, hotels and parking within the existing 500-acre site over the next few decades.
Changes that were voted on included amendments to the city’s general plan, updates to master plans and zoning changes for Disney building heights.
The project was approved on a 5-1 vote, which marks the first vote on DisneylandForward since it was introduced to the public in 2021.
The city council meeting in April will consider the project’s approval, as well as other proposed items such as new parking structures, potential foot bridges, and an updated development agreement between Anaheim and Disney.
The Disneyland Resort, Orange County’s largest employer with a headcount of 35,000, expects to invest at least $1.9 billion in the city during the first 10 years of development if the proposed expansion project is approved.
Specifics on new park development will be determined after city approvals are gained.
