On Monday, The Walt Disney Company confirmed that it was delegating $5 million for a Walt Disney Imagineer-designed park in Altadena, California, just over 40 miles from Disneyland Resort. The announcement follows the company’s commitment of $15 million to wildfire recovery in the Los Angeles area. Here’s everything we know about the new Disney-designed park, which is set to open to the public sometime in 2026.What the New California Park Is ReplacingThe January Los Angeles County wildfires were among the most destructive and catastrophic in California’s history. In the disaster’s aftermath, The Walt Disney Company pledged to spend $15 million helping Disneyland Resort’s Southern California neighbors and communities recover.On Monday, Disney shared that $5 million was planned for the reimagining of Charles White Park and two other community areas in Altadena, all of which were destroyed by the January wildfires. Walt Disney Imagineers have spent the past few months collaborating with community leaders and Los Angeles County staff to reimagine Charles White Park as a space for families to enjoy.Charles White Park Before and after the 2025 wildfires. Credit: DisneySeveral Walt Disney Imagineers lost their homes in the 2025 wildfires, making the cause even more personal for the company. Imagineers have also volunteered to support recovery efforts at two other affected parks in Altadena.“Los Angeles has been home to The Walt Disney Company since its founding more than a century ago, which is why we felt a special responsibility to help this community rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires earlier this year,” said The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. “I’m incredibly proud of our Imagineers who are volunteering their time and talents to help reimagine cherished public spaces like Charles White Park. Their work is not only a testament to Disney’s creative spirit, but also to our deep commitment to our neighbors throughout this region. We hope this effort brings comfort, joy, and a sense of renewal to the Altadena community for years to come.”A New Disney Destination, 40 Miles From Disneyland ResortCredit: DisneyThe new Charles White Park will open in 2026 and feature play areas inspired by Altadena’s iconic Deodar Cedar pinecones, a new splash pad, play areas, boulders, slides, swings, a community center, and an outdoor amphitheater for public entertainment. Imagineers have taken care to preserve and honor parts of the park that survived the wildfire.Theme park journalist Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) shared concept art for the new park on X (formerly known as Twitter):Disney is directing $5 million toward the reopening of Altadena’s Charles White Park as part of its ongoing $15 million commitment to help LA recover after wildfires. The park will reopen next year with a new community center and an enhanced playground with Disney touches.Disney is directing $5 million toward the reopening of Altadena’s Charles White Park as part of its ongoing $15 million commitment to help LA recover after wildfires. The park will reopen next year with a new community center and an enhanced playground with Disney touches. pic.twitter.com/fIn7qxUKHn— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) November 17, 2025In addition to the reimagining of Charles White Park and assisting with the redevelopment of two other parks in Altadena, The Walt Disney Company is supporting The Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony and Winter Festival on December 6, 2025. Disney plans to enhance this community tradition with “character appearances, festive moments, and meaningful volunteer opportunities to support families in need during the season.” The company will also donate 1,000 toys to the holiday toy drive associated with the event, which has been held annually since 1920.Credit: DisneySince the January wildfires, The Walt Disney Company has also held “Disney Field Days” for residents in Palisades, Brentwood, and Altadena. These student-focused events feature surprise visits from Disney characters and immersive experiences inspired by Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and more. In September and October, Disney loaned its films to 60 family movie nights across Los Angeles County.What do you think about the proposed redesign of Charles White Park? Inside the Magic would love to hear from you in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Disney Designing New California Park, Opening 2026 appeared first on Inside the Magic.