By the D23 Team
Disney fans seeking to immerse themselves in the worlds of Disney in their daily lives need look no further—Storyliving by Disney is bringing its signature magic to Asteria, a new residential community planned in the heart of North Carolina, near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is designed to encourage exploration of the region’s natural beauty and spark lifelong learning.
“The Asteria community builds upon strong initial interest for our first Storyliving by Disney community in California and will expand Disney-branded communities to the East Coast,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Signature Experiences Emerging Businesses. “Our team has been working closely with Disney Imagineers to develop a unique vision for this project inspired by Walt Disney’s innate curiosity and North Carolina’s spirit of discovery.”
Home sales for the community—which is in the beginning planning stages with Walt Disney Imagineering and DMB Development—are anticipated to begin in 2027.
Influenced by the nearby universities in the famed Research Triangle, the community is envisioned as a campus of discovery—a place for exploring and learning. The Asteria community is being developed on 1,500 acres in the heart of North Carolina’s picturesque Chatham County. Situated in the town of Pittsboro, residents will have access to all the amenities of a metropolitan area with the charm of a small town. Plans call for more than 4,000 residential units including single-family and multi-family homes, with some home sites specifically designated for 55+ adults.
The Asteria community is part of the larger, award-winning Chatham Park master-planned community by Preston Development Company, co-founded by Julian “Bubba” Rawl and Tim Smith.
“For nearly 15 years, Chatham Park has set the standard for innovative growth and thoughtful planning. We feel an extraordinary sense of responsibility to our residents and the broader community with this project and we’re incredibly fortunate to work with Disney, DMB Development, and homebuilders to create something truly special,” said Rawl.
The Asteria community will offer future residents a unique lifestyle thanks to distinctive Disney placemaking. A range of home styles will line quaint streets leading to a mix of community amenities designed to showcase the surrounding area’s natural beauty. The community will feature acres of neighborhood parks and miles of beautiful walking and biking trails where residents can connect with the outdoors.
Part of the Club
Asteria community homeowners will become part of a club with amenities planned to include a wellness and recreation center, restaurant, sport courts, swimming pools, community garden, and plentiful outdoor space for lawn games, events, and fire pits. The club will also feature enrichment programming only Disney can deliver; some of the experiences under consideration include Storyliving dinners inspired by Disney tales, lessons with Disney artists, and family fun days with Disney-themed activities.
Asteria is the second Storyliving by Disney community in the United States and first on the East Coast. It follows the Cotino community currently under development in Rancho Mirage, California, in the Coachella Valley—a location where Walt Disney himself once owned a home and spent time with his family.
To receive news and updates or to access additional information about Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community, please visit www.storylivingbydisney.com/asteria.