Home Care In Rancho Mirage, CA

Storyliving by Disney shared the community's initial home designs, including floorplans, elevations, and information about homebuying.

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA —The Storyliving by Disney housing styles, designed by Shea Homes, was released Wednesday. The anticipated neighborhood, inspired by a beloved retreat of Walt and Lilian Disney, will be a new home community built with Disney "touches of magic," according to Disney Realty, a division of the Walt Disney Company.

Storyliving by Disney outlined both the home styles and the feeling they hope the new desert property will convey as part of the current pre-sales launch. Storyliving by Disney shared the community's initial home designs, including floorplans, elevations, and information about the homebuying process in a recent news release.

Clare Bilby, Senior Vice President and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses shared her thoughts on the project.

"Today marks an important next step toward fulfilling our vision for Storyliving by Disney as we bring our company's legacy of placemaking, attention to detail and guest service to life like never before," Bilby said. "The Cotino community will celebrate everything Walt Disney loved about this valley – stunning landscape, rich history, friendly neighbors and a rejuvenating spirit – all while adding extra touches of magic only Disney can deliver. We can't wait for residents to experience this special place where they will be inspired to live their very best lives."

According to the news release, the initial sales release includes a limited selection of single-family homes from award-winning builder Shea Homes. Buyers of all ages will have access to several options, with a special area called Longtable Park dedicated to 55+ adults.

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See the full list of amenities to be included in each home here.

"Shea Homes will offer floorplans designed explicitly for the Cotino community on 50- and 60-foot-wide home sites. On the 50-foot home sites, part of the Cottage Collection, there are three different floorplans with one- and two-story models ranging from approximately 2,260 – 2,820 square feet. On the 60-foot home sites, part of the Grand Collection, four different floorplans with one- and two-story models ranging from approximately 2,780 – 3,730 square feet.

Floorplans feature designs with flex and loft spaces while encouraging indoor-outdoor living with entry courtyards and covered terraces that will immerse residents in the region's beauty.

"Davidson Communities and Woodbridge Pacific Group will release additional single-family home sites throughout 2024.

"Homebuyers can choose from elevations within four distinct design collections – Cotino Coachella Collection, Cotino Agrarian Collection, Cotino Oasis Collection and Cotino Aspiron Collection – that represent the rich history and landscape of the greater Palm Springs area. Walt Disney Imagineering provided the architectural and aesthetic inspiration for each design collection, including direction on color palettes, exterior elements and landscaping.

"The Cotino community's first phase will begin with a very limited release from Shea Homes and eventually include 327 home sites and a collection of parks and landscaped walking paths.

"The 618-acre community has plans for more than 1,900 total residential units, including additional single-family homes and future condominiums, the voluntary Artisan Club that will offer on-site amenities and club programming, and a town center with shopping and dining nestled along Cotino Bay.

Artisan Club Membership Beyond

"The Cotino community will offer a voluntary Artisan Club with amenities and special experiences infused with Disney touches and legendary service. The Artisan Club will include a restaurant, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and waterfront bar and activity area. The club will be located along Cotino Bay, featuring the clearest turquoise waters with Crystal Lagoons® technology.

Members can enjoy the bay with access to kayaks and paddle boards. The club will also be home to the one-of-a-kind Parr House. Designed to look like the Parr family home in Disney and Pixar's "Incredibles 2," the multi-functional space will be available for members to attend club-hosted events.

"The Disney difference will come to life through the club's daily enrichment programming focused on life-long learning, discovery and fun. Some experiences under consideration include storytelling dinners featuring meals inspired by classic Disney tales, lessons with Disney artists and family fun days with Disney-themed activities and games. The Artisan Club will also feature health and wellness programming.

"Initially, Artisan Club memberships will only be available to Cotino community homeowners. A limited number of non-resident memberships may be available in the future. Select virtual programming is anticipated to start in 2024 with in-person activities to begin when the Artisan Club opens, which is expected in 2025.

Shopping, Dining and More

"Located near the first phase of residential development along Cotino Bay, plans for the community's town center are currently underway.

"Expected to include shops and restaurants, the town center will also be home to a professionally managed beach park, known as Cotino Bay Beach, where guests can swim, kayak and more with the purchase of admission. The town center is expected to open in phases beginning in 2026.

"Adding to the recreational options coming to Cotino, homeowners and guests can enjoy the diverse range of activities, experiences and epicurean delights in the city of Rancho Mirage.

"The surrounding area offers cultural activities and physical pursuits like hiking, tennis and golfing on courses created by legendary designers.

"The Homebuying ProcessHomebuyers interested in living in the Cotino community can begin the process by visiting the Story of Cotino website to learn more about the homes available in the initial release, including floorplans, elevations and anticipated pricing, and request a pre-sales appointment. Pre-sales appointments will be with Disney sales guides who will bring the Disney standard of customer service excellence to the homebuying journey.

"Requests for pre-sales appointments both virtually and in-person at the Cotino sales studio can be made by visiting the Story of Cotino website. Appointments are available now through Jan. 9, 2024 prior to the start of home sales in early 2024. The on-site Cotino sales studio is open for in-person meetings by appointment only.

"Home prices will be set by the homebuilders. Purchase agreements will be between the buyer and the homebuilder.

"The Cotino community is being brought to life in collaboration with DMB Development, which is highly regarded for its large-scale planned communities in the U.S.

"The Cotino community is the first Storyliving by Disney community in the U.S.; other locations are being explored, including one in North Carolina. Each community is uniquely designed with creative guidance from Disney Imagineers, who take inspiration from the surrounding area's history, community and landscape to create a one-of-a-kind place that inspires residents to write their next chapter. Pricing will reflect the local market and vary by location," the news release states.

See storylivingbydisney.com for full details.

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As Rancho Mirage residents gear up to eat, drink and play arcade games at the new Dave and Buster's next month, the restaurant is celebrating its opening with a scavenger hunt and five chances to win prizes.

How to play

Between Sept. 5 and 9, residents can look for five Dave & Buster's flags throughout Rancho Mirage. The restaurant will release new information and one clue per day about where the flags can be found at daveandbusters.com/ranchomirageflags. The webpage will be live once the search kicks off.

What are the prizes?

One winner each day will receive an invitation to Dave & Buster’s VIP event for four people, a $100 gift card and a different themed prize for each day. The VIP party on Sept. 14 will give people an exclusive first look at the new location before the doors officially open a few days later.

"We’re thrilled to bring our fun flag activation to the community to offer a rewarding activity for Rancho Mirage residents to build excitement about the new opening," General Manager Ryan Easterday said in a statement. "This hands-on activity will allow community members to be the first to experience the new Dave & Buster’s before anyone else."

When and where is Dave & Buster's going to open?

Dave & Buster’s Rancho Mirage officially opens Monday, Sept. 18, and is located at The River at 71-800 Highway 111.

The Dave & Buster’s will, in part, occupy the space left vacant at The River when Acqua California Bistro closed without explanation last summer.

What amenities does the new location have?

The 22,000-square-foot entertainment and restaurant hub will include more than 100 of the latest arcade games, such as Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship, Wicked Tuna, life-size versions of HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS and Minecraft Dungeons Arcade. A press release adds there will be a chef-crafted food menu, innovative drinks and 40-foot high-definition TV screen.

Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ema_sasic.

Disney shared a preview today of specific floorplans and designs for homes that will soon be available for purchase at Cotino in Rancho Mirage, the very first Storyliving by Disney community.

The all-new Cotino Sales Studio provided more details about the required pre-sales process prior to the initial sales launch in early 2024, which will include limited inventory from Shea Homes^®, one of three homebuilders hired by Disney.

The initial sales launch will include a very limited inventory from Shea Homes with some in the Longtable Park residences for adults 55+. Additional home sites and builders will be introduced in phases through a thoughtful development approach as the community expands.

“Today marks an important next step toward fulfilling our vision for Storyliving by Disney as we bring our company’s legacy of placemaking, attention to detail and guest service to life like never before,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses. “The Cotino community will celebrate everything Walt Disney loved about this valley – stunning landscape, rich history, friendly neighbors and a rejuvenating spirit – all while adding extra touches of magic only Disney can deliver. We can’t wait for residents to experience this special place where they will be inspired to live their very best lives.”

The Cotino Sales Studio has been specifically designed to take guests on a journey that mirrors the Walt Disney Imagineering design process for the Cotino community, starting with the inspiration and story then moving to concept design and planning all the way through construction.

Beyond beautiful homes, Cotino community will offer a voluntary Artisan Club with an array of amenities and special experiences infused with Disney touches and legendary service.

The Artisan Club will include a restaurant, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and waterfront bar and activity area. The club will be located along Cotino Bay, which will feature the clearest turquoise waters with Crystal Lagoons® technology, where members will be able to enjoy the bay with access to kayaks and paddle boards.

The club will also be home to the one-of-a-kind Parr House. Designed to look like the Parr family home in Disney and Pixar’s “Incredibles 2,” the multi-functional space will be available for members to attend club-hosted events.

Initially, Artisan Club memberships will only be available to Cotino community homeowners for a one-time fee of $20,000, plus annual dues of $11,000. A limited number of non-resident memberships may be available in the future. Select virtual programming is anticipated to start in 2024 with in-person activities to begin when the Artisan Club opens, which is expected in 2025.

Cotino also features plans for the community’s town center which will also be home to a professionally managed beach park, known as Cotino Bay Beach, where guests can swim, kayak and more with the purchase of admission. The town center is expected to open in phases beginning in 2026.

In April 2022, during the groundbreaking ceremony, Disney officials said that homes in Cotino will begin to sell this year, with the first people being able to move in by 2024.

Requests for pre-sales appointments both virtually and in-person at the Cotino sales studio can be made by visiting the Story of Cotino website. Appointments are available now through Jan. 9, 2024 prior to the start of home sales in early 2024. The on-site Cotino sales studio is open for in-person meetings by appointment only.

What is Cotino?

Cotino is the first planned community from Storyliving by Disney.

Cotino is described by developers as "a dynamic, creative oasis set within the stunning landscape of Palm Springs." The development plans to bring "Disney magic" to a new neighborhood in Rancho Mirage.

Alongside private homes, there will be a hotel, entertainment, shopping, and dining. It's all planned to surround a 24-acre lagoon. There will even be a neighborhood specially designed for adults 55 and older.

have voiced concerns about traffic, water usage, and the affect on affordable housing. Others have shared excitement for the development.

In March 2023, Cotino shared the first renderings of the "Parr House," a distinct location inspired by the midcentury home of the famous family of superheroes in Disney and Pixar’s "Incredibles 2."

storylivingbydisney.com/cotino.

The Coachella Valley’s first Dave & Busters is set to open this fall at The River at Rancho Mirage at 71-800 Highway 111. The entertainment chain is looking to hire 175 new staff members at the location in the runup to the opening, ranging from servers to “game techs,” according to a Dave & Busters representative.

Here’s what to know about the upcoming location.

When exactly will it open and what will be there?

The Rancho Mirage Dave & Buster’s is set to open on Monday, Sept. 25, according to the company.

Like nearly all Dave & Buster’s locations, the 22,000-square-foot space will comprise a restaurant, bar and arcade. It will include more than 100 “of the latest arcade games,” which a company representative said will include “Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship, Wicked Tuna, life-size versions of HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS and Minecraft Dungeons Arcade.”

The location’s restaurant and sports bar will feature a 40-foot high-definition TV screen and bar-food-style dishes such as crispy chicken strips, garlic parmesan truffle fries, philly cheesesteaks and burgers.

Who are they hiring?

Dave & Buster’s is looking to hire for 175 positions at the Rancho Mirage location. According to a company press release, these include:

Additional roles are available, according to the release, which instructs interested candidates to apply online at daveandbusters.com/careers.

Only one role for a restaurant manager appeared at the Rancho Mirage location on the company’s website as of Thursday afternoon. In response to a question about the disconnect, the Dave & Buster’s representative said that the location’s “full hiring site will be up and running in the coming weeks.”

How did we get here?

The Dave & Buster’s will, in part, occupy the space left vacant when Acqua California Bistro closed without explanation in last summer. By October, representatives for Dave & Buster’s were meeting with Rancho Mirage city representatives and had submitted design plans for the new location, although the company declined to officially confirm plans at the location for months. Dave & Buster’s current nearest location is in the Ontario Mills shopping mall, more than 70 miles from The River at Rancho Mirage.

The entertainment venue offers new hope to Rancho Mirage’s mall, which has struggled to return to the success of its early days following its opening in 2001. The Great Recession delivered a gut blow to the property, and the loss of Borders books — a major anchor tenant — in 2011 left the mall on the back foot as it struggled to find ways to attract and retain new customers.

It is currently home to about 20 businesses including The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Yard House and a 15-screen Cinemark Century theater, which serves as the mall’s main anchor tenant.

James B. Cutchin covers business in the Coachella Valley. Reach him at [email protected].

Disney announced the three companies that will build the homes for its Rancho Mirage community, Cotino.

Shea Homes, Davidson Communities, and Woodbridge Pacific Group will help Disney fulfill its first phase of the development, which includes more than 300 homes and a collection of neighborhood parks.

Check out some of the renderings of the Cotino community homes below:

The company says that approximately one-third of those homes will be in Longtable Park, an area specifically designated for 55+ homebuyers, with the rest open to residents of all ages.

The company confirmed that pre-sales appointments are anticipated to begin later this year prior to the launch of home sales in early 2024.

“We’re excited to work with talented homebuilders to help us bring Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community to life,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses. “Together with the developer, we’re creating a vibrant new neighborhood infused with the magic of Disney storytelling and I can’t wait for the community’s future residents to flourish in this very special place.”

Disney announced that homebuyers will have three different single-family home collections to choose from:

"Using the boundless beauty of California’s Coachella Valley for inspiration, Cotino community developer DMB Development worked alongside award-winning architects with insight from Walt Disney Imagineering to create the design collections."

- Disney

Inside Disney’s Cotino: A look at home designs ahead of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission meeting

Meet the Builders:

Disney announced that additional home sites and builders will be introduced in phases through a thoughtful development approach as the community expands. Future phases plan to include additional single-family home sites and condominiums.

Pre-sales appointment details and timing will be shared later this fall.

For more on Cotino, visit: www.storylivingbydisney.com/cotino.

What is Cotino?

Cotino is the first planned community from Storyliving by Disney.

Cotino is described by developers as "a dynamic, creative oasis set within the stunning landscape of Palm Springs." The development plans to bring "Disney magic" to a new neighborhood in Rancho Mirage.

Alongside private homes, there will be a hotel, entertainment, shopping, and dining. It's all planned to surround a 24-acre lagoon. There will even be a neighborhood specially designed for adults 55 and older.

In the past, the reaction from local residents has been split. Some have voiced concerns about traffic, water usage, and the affect on affordable housing. Others have shared excitement for the development.

In March 2023, Cotino shared the first renderings of the "Parr House," a distinct location inspired by the midcentury home of the famous family of superheroes in Disney and Pixar’s "Incredibles 2."

storylivingbydisney.com/cotino.