Walt Disney Imagineering builds rides, themed lands, impressive stages, cruise ships, and more. But building residential communities is something different. Megan duBois with Forbes spoke to Caroline Boone, Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, about how Imagineers adapt their theme park skills to the creation of their new Storyliving by Disney communities. How Imagineering … Read more
Disney revealed the Peter Pan-inspired club coming to Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community coming to North Carolina. Second Star Club Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Second Star Club will feature a collection of indoor and outdoor areas to “encourage discovery and life-long learning.” There will be hands-on workshops, Disney-inspired fitness classes, and spaces for gathering and relaxing. At … Read more
The first residents of Disney’s community development in California’s Coachella Valley have begun to move into their new homes. Early Residents of Disney’s Cotino Remain Optimistic In an article from USA Today, we’re beginning to hear details about the experiences of the first homeowners in Disney’s Cotino Storyliving community. As of March 2026, Cotino remains … Read more
A new report reveals about how many homes have sold in Cotino, the first Storyliving By Disney located in Rancho Mirage, California. Cotino – Storyliving By Disney According to The Desert Sun, public records indicate several dozen homes have been built and about 30 have sold. The community has approval to build just over 1,900 … Read more
Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops will open at the first Storyliving by Disney community this fall. Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops The area will offer “a curated mix of premier experiences” including restaurant Elevare, locally owned On the Mark Fine Foods & Provisions and Khaga Yoga, and the first U.S. location of Canadian-based … Read more
Stitch will be featured on a limited-edition Brooks x runDisney shoe collab, Disney World passholders get a Disney Store discount, and Cool Ship goes up while Aunt Polly’s goes down at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
The Artisan Club at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community, opens later this month and Disney shared a first look at the space. Artisan Club The first residents have already moved into Cotino and they can choose to join the voluntary Artisan Club. With a membership, residents get access to recreation and relaxation amenities … Read more
Thanks to a new video, we have a new look inside the construction progress for Disney Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community. Disney Cotino Disney Cotino is the first Storyliving by Disney community, located in Rancho Mirage, California. The community features spaces designed by Walt Disney Imagineers, such as the Parr House, a gathering space … Read more
Developers of the new Storyliving by Disney community in North Carolina, Asteria, have purchased its first plot of land. Storyliving by Disney in North Carolina According to WRAL News, developers spent $23.3 million on 217 acres of land for the new development in March 2025. A spokesperson for the town of Pittsboro, North Carolina told … Read more
Disney shared a first look at the completed Cotino Bay at the first-ever Storyliving by Disney community in Coachella Valley, California. Cotino Bay The bay features the “clearest turquoise waters” thanks to Crystal Lagoons technology. Guests will be able to swim, kayak, and paddleboard in the water. Access to Cotino Bay and the surrounding beaches … Read more
Three more Storyliving By Disney model homes opened for viewing at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community. Cotino Model Homes The Cielo II by Davidson Communities is part of the Grand Collection. It’s 3,540 sq ft and includes 5 beds, 5 baths, 2 garage spaces, and 1 half-bath. Features: The Canvas, also by Davidson … Read more
The entrance gate is complete for Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community scheduled to open next year. Cotino Entrance Gate Storyliving by Disney revealed the entrance gate on Instagram, stating “Mexican fence post cacti rise out of the desert floor, leading guests & residents up to the midcentury-style gatehouse.” Cotino is located in Rancho … Read more
The Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at construction on the real-life Parr House from “The Incredibles” at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community scheduled to open in 2025. Parr House at Cotino The Parr House will be part of the community’s voluntary Artisan Club, hosting events, celebrations, and limited overnight accommodations. … Read more
Disney has shared another behind-the-scenes look at the construction of their first-ever Storyliving by Disney community, Cotino, in California’s Coachella Valley. Cotino Construction Update An all-new virtual fly-through video gives viewers a ground-level view of the neighborhood’s streetscape complete with original home designs and a colorful landscaping palette that celebrates the vibrancy of desert flora: … Read more
Disney has shared more renderings of home designs for Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community under construction in Coachella Valley. Cotino Home Designs Disney previously shared renderings of houses designed by Shea Homes. These new designs are by Woodbridge Pacific Group and Davidson Communities. Woodbridge Pacific Group’s first release of homes will include five different one-story floor … Read more
Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
