Cotino: A Disney Storyliving Community Designed by Imagineers

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family, History

4.9 • 846 Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Explore Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—from its Imagineered design and Walt-inspired vision to model homes, the Artisan Club, the Parr House event space, and how to buy a home there. A complete guide to Disney’s first Storyliving neighborhood. Take an in-depth look at Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—a neighborhood blending Imagineering design, Disney storytelling, and mid-century modern living. Discover how Walt’s original vision for community and creativity inspired this desert retreat, and learn what makes it unlike any other community. In this episode, we explore the Imagineering behind Cotino’s design, the Artisan Club’s exclusive amenities, the Parr House event space, and the model homes now available. Thanks to Steph from WDW Magazine for joining me on this episode. Read their latest blog articles about Cotino: What is Cotino, Disney's First Storyliving Community? Look Inside the Homes at Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel. Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	Have you ever wanted to live in a community designed by Disney? Well, you can. We'll discuss
0:05.7	everything you need to know in today's episode. Welcome aboard Imagination Skyway, your guided tour
0:16.8	through the worlds of Disney and Imagineering. I'm your host, Matthew Krawl, and it's my job
0:21.7	to explore the stories and places we love and the people who bring them to life. In today's
0:26.5	episode, we're going to discuss Catino, the first story living by Disney community. Nestled in
0:31.9	the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs, California, Catino is a real community designed by
0:37.0	Disney Imagineers, a place where
0:39.0	you can live, work, and play, and a place that has more connections to Walt Disney than
0:44.1	you might realize. As you fasten your seatbelt, I encourage you to take out your mobile devices
0:48.0	and search for Imagination Skyway on your favorite social media app. Better yet, if you're
0:52.5	looking for ad-free episodes, bonus content, or the ability to comment
0:56.1	directly on the podcast, head to patreon.com slash imagination skyway, where you can sign up for a
1:02.3	free account or a premium subscription.
1:04.9	And if this episode leaves you yearning for a trip to Disney or any other destination,
1:09.2	reach out to our partners and sponsors at KMV Travel, voted the top travel agency in Orlando
1:15.0	in 2025 in Orlando magazine's annual Best of ORL.
1:19.5	To get started, visit KMVTravel.com slash skyway.
1:23.5	As we begin our journey, please remain seated.
1:25.8	Keep your hands and arms inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy your journey aboard Imagination Skyway.
1:44.0	If you've ever wanted to live in Walt Disney World, and let's be honest, most of you listening
1:49.8	at one point or another have probably thought to yourself, I would love to live in a Disney
1:55.4	park, at a Disney hotel, or in a Disney location. The first two might not be feasible unless you book extended
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