A rendering of a possible immersive theme park expansion on the existing surface parking area near the Disneyland Hotel, Downtown Disney District and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today.
Lyster added that since the new additional theme park attractions could bring more guests, Disney will also replicate the parking structure that are currently on the west side of Disney property on the east side too. In the plan, Disney looks to purchase three public streets including Magic Way, which carries approximately 15,000 cars daily.
“I was told by a specific neighbor who said that he had done both , that it could be 14 minutes going up to Ball Road and four minutes going down Magic Way to the 5 Freeway,” Robbins said.During Tuesday evening’s meeting that went into the early hours of Wednesday, city staff said that around 30% of the city’s general fund is currently generated by the resort. That number could increase, they said, with the expansion.
“No amount of Disney's expensive magic will outweigh the people's right to simply live and survive outside their doors,” one speaker said.