The Disneyland Resort: Public Benefits

Public Benefits:
Disneyland Resort Expansion and Anaheim Resort Area's Blueprint for the Future

Overview
Disneyland Resort Expansion
Anaheim Resort District Improvements
Improvements to Surrounding Roadways and Signage

OVERVIEW
The $1.4 billion Disneyland Resort expansion will provide numerous economic opportunities and public benefits to Anaheim, greater Southern California, and the state. This project is part of the City of Anaheim's comprehensive plan for the entire "Anaheim Resort Area," which encompasses 1,100 acres including The Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center.

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THE DISNEYLAND RESORT EXPANSION
The expansion will create an estimated 14,500 new jobs, of which 8,100 will be in Anaheim.

The project will create $ 1.4 billion in new economic activity annually in Southern California, including $700 million for Anaheim and $900 million for Orange County.

The Disneyland Resort project will contribute $25 million in direct revenue each year to the City of Anaheim, $10 million annually to Orange County, and $35 million annually to the State of California.

Residents and tourists will have the benefit of a $1.4 billion investment by Disney, which includes Disney's California Adventure, a new theme park; includes The Disneyland Center, a new retail, dining, and entertainment center; and includes The Grand Californian, a new 750-room deluxe resort hotel.

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ANAHEIM RESORT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The city is implementing a beautification and public improvement program for the Anaheim Resort area, including extensive roadway improvements, landscaping, undergrounding utility lines, and other public improvements. Improvements include:

Expanded, landscaped parkways in the Anaheim Resort Area, which is generally located southwest of Interstate 5 between Ball Road and Orangewood Avenue.

A unified signage program for all businesses along Harbor Boulevard, includes Katella Avenue, and includes West Street.
Transformation of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue into exciting new entryways to the Anaheim Resort Area.

The proposed financial framework includes a $150 million expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center.

The improvements require no new taxes for local residents and instead will be paid by existing hotel room fees (TOT) from the Anaheim Resort Area as well as The Disneyland Resort expansion projects.

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Improvements to Surrounding Roadways and Signage

West Street, from the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) to Katella Avenue, will be renamed Disneyland Drive, and transformed with lush landscaping into an elegant resort boulevard.

Walnut Street will be redesigned and improved between The Disneyland Resort and adjacent residential communities.

As envisioned, Katella Avenue will be transformed by dramatic landscaping and uniform signage.

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