Star Wars land? Rumors fly after Disney buys 14.7 acres in Anaheim

The Walk Disney Co. recently purchased three land parcels adjacent to their resort in Anaheim, Calif., sparking rumors or an expansion or new theme park. The Walk Disney Co. recently purchased three land parcels adjacent to their resort in Anaheim, Calif., sparking rumors or an expansion or new theme park. Photo: Spud Hilton, Bad Latitude Photo: Spud Hilton, Bad Latitude Image 1 of / 58 Caption Close Star Wars land? Rumors fly after Disney buys 14.7 acres in Anaheim 1 / 58 Back to Gallery

When the Los Angeles Times reported that Disneyland purchased three parcels of land next to its Anaheim resort yesterday, rumors about how the new property will be used began flying around the Internet faster than Tinker Bell can throw her pixie dust across the sky.

The Times reported the recent acquisition of 14.7 acres across from Disney California Adventure was "sparking speculation that the property would free up land for a future park expansion involving Disney's Star Wars or Marvel's superhero characters."

"Bring on Star Wars Land and Marvel Land" wrote one Twitter user.

"Only a disney fanatic can hope for more rides," wrote another in a Tweet.

The buzz seems reasonable since the company now owns rights to the Marvel and Star Wars characters after purchasing Marvel Entertainment in 2009 and Lucasfilm in 2012. What's more, Disney officials are in an agreement with the city of Anaheim to invest at least $1 billion in the park by 2024 to avoid paying entertainment taxes over the next 30 years.

But Disney spokesperson Suzi Brown says she's not commenting on a new park or expansion and could only confirm the new land will be used for storage and office space and parking.

"With the resort's continued growth resulting in additional cast members and a record number of guests, this property will help to support additional infrastructure needs," Brown told SFGate.

Regardless, fans are hopeful for more attractions. Todd Regan, founder of the Disney blog MiceChat.com, told the Times he thinks Disney might "move some behind-the-scenes operations at Disneyland" to the new property to create space for an expansion within the footprint of the existing park.

San Francisco mom Sunny Chanel, who co-founded the Disney-themed site Wonder & Co., has her sight set on a Star Wars land.

"I want a Cantina bar," Chanel told SFGate. "It would be a big bummer if it was just parking."