Darth Vader, Buzz Lightyear, Iron Man, Snow White, Cinderella—as of late it appears like Disney owns every part. And now, the corporate is trying so as to add a brand new jewel to its crown: you.

Disney simply introduced a brand new challenge known as Storyliving by Disney, “vibrant new neighborhoods that are infused with the Company’s special brand of magic.” It goals to copy the expertise of going to a Disney resort, however as a substitute of visiting, you’d be residing there completely. “These master-planned communities are intended to inspire residents to foster new friendships, pursue their interests and write the next exciting chapter in their lives—all while enjoying the attention to detail, unique amenities and special touches that are Disney hallmarks,” the official Disney announcement reads.

The first Storyliving location known as Cotino and can be in Rancho Mirage, California, positioned close to Palm Springs. It’ll embrace nearly 2,000 housing models in a broad vary of choices—full estates, single household properties, and condos—and can be open owners of all ages, along with “at least one section” devoted to residents over the age of 55. There can be a shopping mall, eating places, a seaside group, and even locations for non-residents to go to, like a lodge. Prices have but to be introduced however the endeavor is being dealt with by the identical division of Disney that handles its theme parks and cruise strains.

The PR line makes it look like individuals who select to reside in a Storyliving location can be getting a 24/7/365 everlasting Disney expertise. And that’s definitely the vibe you get from all the official channels, corresponding to this intensive YouTube video.

As somebody who considers themselves a Disney fan, I’ll admit, letting the corporate deal with your life for a couple of days could be very enjoyable and enjoyable. A number of rides, good meals, reside leisure, it’s nice. But… on a regular basis, every single day? I don’t care how huge of a Disney fan you’re, that simply appears massively overwhelming. An all-the-time PG-rated life when it’s good to get a little bit PG-13 or R now and again.

The concept has each value labored, and never, prior to now. Disney tried the same however much less compact concept in 1996 with the city of Celebration, Florida. It nonetheless exists however the firm now not owns it. It additionally nonetheless owns a really high-end community called Golden Oak in Florida, although from what we will inform it’s not as all-immersive as these Storyliving communities purpose to be. And all of these are impressed by Walt Disney’s authentic concept for EPCOT which stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.” The concept turned the idea for the theme park of the identical identify and, with the information of Storyliving, appears to nonetheless be a part of the corporate’s aspirations right now.

You can learn a lot, rather more about Storyliving on Disney’s official site and even sign up for potential updates if this appears like your cup of tea. And whether it is, however don’t need to transfer to California, Disney is different areas to place Storyliving amenities. We advocate Tatooine.

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