Fact Check: Did Disney really approve a $100 billion Disneyland theme park in Ohio? Here's the truth behind the viral claim

A wave of excitement and disbelief has swept across the internet after a sensational post suggested that The Walt Disney Company had approved a staggering $100 billion Disneyland theme park project in Cincinnati, Ohio. On March 11, the viral report was first published by the website Mousetrap, which quickly ignited curiosity and speculations online, while many wondered whether the ambitious mega-resort could truly transform the Midwestern city into Disney's next global entertainment hub. Let's find out the truth behind it.



According to the widely shared post, the supposed 'Disneyland Ohio' project would stretch across 50,000 acres, far surpassing the size of Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida, which spans roughly 25,000 acres.

The claim also suggested that the massive resort would feature five theme parks, with two reportedly already approved. However, there is no credible information or official announcement from The Walt Disney Company supporting the existence of such a project in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The story actually traces back to Mousetrap, a website known for publishing exaggerated and fictional Disney-themed rumours.

The site itself openly describes its content as satire and parody, confirming that the viral Disneyland Ohio story is not real, reports The Prime Timer.

As per the report, the Mousetrap article claimed the proposed Disneyland project in Cincinnati, Ohio, would feature multiple large attractions and extensive facilities. The report stated the first park would be a traditional Disneyland-style park, similar to other resorts worldwide, while the second would be 'Marvel Infinity Kingdom', a theme park entirely inspired by Marvel films.

The article also suggested the massive resort would include over 30 hotels, five golf courses, and even 100 pickleball courts, among other amenities.



However, these claims originate from Mousetrap, a satire website known for publishing fictional Disney-related stories. In fact, the same site earlier claimed in 2024 that a Marvel-themed park called the Marvel Infinity Kingdom was being planned.

Moreover, most recently, it also published another fabricated story suggesting that Donald Trump planned to visit Disneyland Park after the Iran strikes to 'celebrate' the event, further highlighting the site’s pattern of posting parody and satirical content rather than factual news.

However, the claim is completely false.