An economic report touts Disneyland’s expansion. Why can’t the public read it?

The DisneylandForward is not specific about what exactly Disneyland seeks to build, but it asks Anaheim to relax zoning rules and give Disney flexibility to construct new rides, hotels and stores. According to a nine-page executive summary, a full build-out of Disney theme park, hotel and vacation club entitlements would bring a “dramatic increase in tax revenue” to Anaheim. Despite the rosy forecast, the complete report from the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at Cal State Fullerton hasn’t been made publicly available — a chief concern among residents critical of the Disney expansion plan. “We need to see the study if it’s the only justification for the city to completely leapfrog over negative impacts from DisneylandForward,” said Cynthia Ward, a longtime Anaheim resident and former mayoral candidate. “We are fortunate to have the highly respected CSUF Woods Center in our own backyard to conduct this study regarding the economic benefits of DisneylandForward.” DisneylandForward’s website touts the report as an “independent economic analysis.” The company provided the Woods Center with data on, among other things, construction spending, worker wages and taxes.