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Disney's New Cotino Community Blends Magic with Living

10/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Cotino, a 618-acre Disney Storyliving community in Rancho Mirage, California, will include nearly 2,000 housing units.
The Parr House, modeled on Incredibles 2, will anchor the Artisan Club hub with a restaurant, pool, and waterfront activities.
Asteria is planned as another Storyliving community in North Carolina.
The project aims to blend theme-park elements with residential living, but rising prices for Disney's services could increase costs for residents.

History

Historical Context

Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT, conceived in the 1960s, aimed to create a futuristic community that would combat urban sprawl through innovative design and technology. Although the original concept was never realized, EPCOT Center opened as a theme park on October 1, 1982, influencing urban planning and lifestyle. Today, projects like Cotino reflect Disney's enduring legacy of integrating community living with thematic experiences.

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Story summary

Cotino, a 618-acre Disney Storyliving community in Rancho Mirage, California, will include nearly 2,000 housing units.
The Parr House, modeled on Incredibles 2, will anchor the Artisan Club hub with a restaurant, pool, and waterfront activities.
Asteria is planned as another Storyliving community in North Carolina.
The project aims to blend theme-park elements with residential living, but rising prices for Disney's services could increase costs for residents.

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