Cotino – Storyliving by Disney

Cotino is Disney’s first “Storyliving by Disney” residential community, a large master-planned development in Rancho Mirage, CA. The project combines luxury desert living with Disney-designed experiences, community programming, and hospitality-style amenities. It is being developed with Arizona-based DMB Development, while Disney Imagineering contributes the creative vision and storytelling elements.

Lippert Construction, Inc. completed the rough grading for the 373-acre first phase in 2022, moving more than 3.1 million cubic yards of material. The full development spans approximately 618 acres and is planned to include nearly 1,900 homes and condominiums, along with hotels, retail spaces, restaurants, and recreation areas. The community is situated near the historic Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage.

At the center of the development is “Cotino Bay,” a 24-acre man-made turquoise lagoon utilizing Crystal Lagoons technology. The lagoon features beaches, kayaking, paddleboarding, and waterfront gathering spaces designed to create a resort-style experience. Homes within the community are being developed by several luxury builders and include single-family residences, condominiums, and a 55+ neighborhood known as Longtable Park.

Disney’s “Storyliving” concept extends throughout the project through branded experiences, entertainment programming, and hospitality-inspired amenities. The community also includes the private Artisan Club, which offers dining, fitness facilities, pools, creative spaces, and Disney-curated events for residents. One of the project’s most publicized attractions is the “Parr House,” inspired by the home featured in Pixar’s Incredibles 2.

A public retail and dining district known as Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops is also planned, integrating shopping and restaurants into the lagoon setting. While construction is ongoing, the first residents have already begun moving in, and portions of the community and club facilities are currently open.

Rather than focusing on traditional Disney characters or theme park aesthetics, the development embraces upscale mid-century modern desert architecture inspired by Walt Disney’s personal connection to Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage.