The Walt Disney Company purchased 15 acres at National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland, and is planning on building a resort hotel. Though Disney did not provide a timeline, the Washington Post reported that the company plans on building a 500-room hotel. The property was bought for $11 million.WashingtonPost.com: Disney Buys Land for Future Resort Hotel at National Harbor (May 20, 2009)
The chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said the project is just for the hotel and said there are no plans a theme park.WashingtonPost.com: Disney Buys Land for Future Resort Hotel at National Harbor (May 20, 2009)
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Location for building in National Harbor
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Disney is planning on building a 500-room hotel
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No timetable given for the project
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No theme park will be built
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Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said "it will be a project of significant scale and put a recognizable Disney footprint in the Washington area"WashingtonPost.com: Disney Buys Land for Future Resort Hotel at National Harbor (May 20, 2009)
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May include Adventures by Disney guided tours
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Site overlooks the National Harbor complex and the Potomac
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The Washington Monument can be seen from the property
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