Disney announces plans for 1,300 affordable housing units on 80 acres of land in Orlando

Disney announced plans on Wednesday for a new affordable housing development on 80 acres of land just a short drive from the gates of its Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida.

The development will be built near Flamingo Crossings Town Center and will include more than 1,300 units, the company said.

“We are invested in working together with our community to solve complex issues,” Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle said in a statement on Wednesday. “The lack of affordable housing is affecting many people across our country, including right here in Central Florida.”