Where is Disney building communities?

A new story is being written in Rancho Mirage, California at Cotino, the very first Storyliving by Disney community!



Disney is currently building planned residential communities under the brand Storyliving by Disney. The first community, named Cotino, is located in Rancho Mirage, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley—a location Walt Disney himself once called home. Cotino features a mix of housing types, including estates and condominiums, all centered around a 24-acre "Grand Oasis" turquoise lagoon. The second community, Asteria, was announced for Pittsboro, North Carolina, near the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, with home sales expected to begin in late 2026. These communities are designed by Disney Imagineers and are managed by Disney cast members, though they are not "theme parks" but rather upscale neighborhoods with Disney-curated "Club Membership" lifestyle experiences. In 2026, Disney continues to explore additional locations across the United States, targeting locales that combine natural beauty with a high demand for master-planned, service-oriented living.

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With theme park tickets (as well as water park tickets), an adult is someone 10 years old and older. A child is considered someone between the ages of 3 to 9.

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