In July 2020, the City of Anaheim released new details regarding the proposed Disneyland Hotel – Disney Vacation Club Tower. Shortly after, the City of Anaheim Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit, final site plan, and tentative parcel map for the project.

Last April, Disney began clearing the land where the DVC resort is expected to be built. “Land clearing is finally underway at the Disneyland Hotel in preparation for the addition of the new DVC tower,” read a tweet from Danny (@just_ask_danny). In fact, so many trees have been removed “you can now clearly see all 3 current towers of the Disneyland Hotel from the street, due to clearing. (something previously not possible).”

Today, Disneyland President Ken Potrock posted on Instagram, “Vertical construction has begun on the proposed new tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel! I had the chance to stop by for the special moment with colleagues from @waltdisneyimagineering. It’s exciting to see this future addition to @disneyland begin to take shape – more ways for our guests to make memories with loved ones.”

Currently known as Project Pascal, will be a 350-unit tower situated on 1.77 acres of the Disneyland Hotel Resort. At its highest, the new DVC tower would be 12 stories, in addition to one subterranean level. It will occupy land that currently has an existing event lawn, guest fitness, laundry facilities, and back of house maintenance shops. Many guests will also remember this area as the location of the former dancing waters show. 

Disney plans to integrate the VOR with the existing Disneyland Hotel. The project would include “typical amenities, such as fitness and laundry facilities, a pool, and outdoor bar.” The existing amenities at the Disneyland Hotel would also be available for use by VOR guests, including parking and valet service, registration, restaurants, and pools. “Guests would arrive via Magic Way and utilize the existing hotel’s valet service or self-parking lots and registration desk.”