Anaheim Resort 2.0

At a glance

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What: a vision and "big ideas" report for the next chapter of the Anaheim Resort, prepared with an urban design consultant (Gell Studios, as captioned) after the Disneyland Forward approval in 2024.
Where it stands: received and filed 7-0 on 2026-10-13. Council members spoke in support of staff developing scopes of work.
Next: scope of work to update the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan and environmental documents, and feasibility and design standards for the public realm playbook, greenway and Harbor and Katella intersection. Funding is undecided.

The resort provides more than 65 percent of the city's general fund revenue; 85 percent of visitors arrive by car and 70 percent of those then walk only.
Six big ideas: Harbor and Katella landmark intersection; greenway on Edison easements; elevated pedestrian "resort ribbon"; the East West Transit Connector; public realm playbook; unlocking development (more rooms per acre, height map, incentives).
An ad hoc committee of Councilmembers Curts, Meeks and Moss guided the work; presented by Ted White.

Support from Councilmember Curts, Councilmember Meeks (growth toward 40 million visitors, height limits), Mayor Pro Tem Leon and Councilmember Bis (asked for barriers near play areas).
Councilmember Rubalcava wanted funding not to burden residents or require another bond, with Disney contributing.
Mayor Aken asked about parks under the power lines and pedestrian safety.
A hotel general manager spoke in favor during public comment.

2026-10-13 - City Council - Item 19 presentation and discussion (about 34 minutes plus one supportive comment); received and filed 7-0.