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Disneyland to create own town so superfans can live in 'happiest place on Earth' forever
Disneyland is creating its own town so fans can live in “the happiest place on Earth” forever.The theme park giant says Disney “imagineers”, who create the magical effects at its parks, have designed a desert community.The new town, dubbed Cotino, will be staffed by cast members and centred around a 24-acre turquoise lagoon set in the Coachella Valley, California.Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said living in Cotino would mean “you can be part of Disney all of the time”.He said: “We can’t wait to welcome residents to these beautiful and unique Disney communities where they can live their lives to the fullest.“Every single element of these communities will be steeped in a story.”The town will have 1,900 homes on 618 acres, and feature a neighbourhood for senior Disney fans aged over 55.Michael Hundgen, of Walt Disney Imagineering, said: “An imagineer’s story is at the heart of everything we do.“We love bringing authentic places to life to immerse you in those stories.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.“There is an incredible natural beauty in the landscape. You can see why Walt Disney used to escape to the desert to dream the impossible.“He treated the area like his creative oasis.
