DEVELOPERS CONTINUE TO BUILD AROUND DISNEYLAND, ANAHEIM

With a Star Wars land under construction at nearby Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center expansion nearly complete, Bobby Bhagat decided now' was the time to redevelop his aging Arena Inn & Suites. It was an eyesore to the city. It was rundown said Bhagat, who purchased the 2.06 acres property at 100 W. Katella Avenue in 2007. The previous owner owned it for 30 years, made no upgrades. ... My whole plan when I bought it was to redevelop it, but my plan hit a snag. " Bhagat, 37, president of the Arena Group, struck a deal with Prospera Hotels, the developer of the resort district s Hyatt Place, Homewood Suites and Hyatt House, for a 178-room, five-story Hampton Inn & Suites to replace his motel. The property will feature a modern contemporary design and a second-level pool deck, meeting rooms and a fitness ce