Say Goodbye to Turnstiles: Disneyland Debuts New Entry Gates. Say hello to a smoother start to your Disneyland Resort day! Upgraded, automated entry gates are now welcoming guests to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. With your park reservation and valid ticket ready, simply scan in and snap your photo at the entrance to begin your magical adventure.
Key Details:
- Location: Main entrance esplanade (between Disneyland and California Adventure).
- Upgrade: Traditional turnstiles have been replaced with modernized entry gates.
- Accessibility: All new gates are ADA compliant for ECVs, wheelchairs, and strollers.
How to Use the New Gates:
- Step 1: Scan Ticket: Present your park ticket or Magic Key pass to the scanner at an individual gate.
- Step 2: Take Photo: After scanning, use the on-screen camera icon to capture a photo. The camera automatically adjusts for guest height.
- Step 3: Enter: Once the ticket is scanned and the photo is attached, the gate will automatically open.
Pro Tips: Alternative Entry Points (for eligible guests):
- Disneyland Monorail (Downtown Disney District): Valid park admission/Magic Key & Disneyland reservation required. Direct access to Tomorrowland.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Valid park admission/Magic Key & California Adventure reservation required. Entrance near Grizzly Peak.
- Near Pixar Place Hotel: Valid park admission/Magic Key & California Adventure reservation required. Entrance near Goofy’s Sky School (30 mins prior to opening – 12 PM PST).
Entry Process Highlights:
- Designed for quicker entry, allowing guests to proceed to mobile order pickups or attractions.
- Multi-day ticket/Magic Key holders only need to take their photo once.
- Cast Members will be available at the entrances for assistance.
What’s New:
- Increased number of entry gates to improve arrival flow.
- Automatic gate opening after ticket scan and photo capture (including for guests with mobility devices).
- Integration with MagicBand+ for tap-and-go entry.
Can I Use the Disneyland App or MagicBand+ to Enter?
Of course! Once you’ve purchased your tickets and made your theme park reservation, open the Disneyland app* and select the menu (the three horizontal lines in the bottom right of the navigation bar).
Then, once you tap “My Tickets and Passes” and load your tickets to the app by selecting “Link Tickets & Passes,” you’ll be all set to head toward the entry gates to scan your tickets and enter the park. Feel free to use the Disneyland app or tap your MagicBand+ to the access points to enter!
With additional planning tools, exclusive content and park updates including ride wait times and showtimes, the Disneyland app is your new best friend when visiting the resort over the course of your stay.
Are There Any Disney-Inspired Features?
There are! Each entry gate features animated clips of beloved characters welcoming and eventually bidding farewell to guests upon entering and exiting, with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit at California Adventure!
How Do I Re-Enter the Parks?
Whether you’re trying to catch the dazzling nighttime return of the upcoming “Paint the Night” parade in Disneyland park or looking to take in the sights and sounds of “World of Color Happiness!” in Disney California Adventure park, the process remains the same for all guests when re-entering the parks with a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same day. Just scan your admission media and come on in!
What Else is Coming to Disneyland Resort?
The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is right around the corner beginning May 16, with limited-time entertainment, colorful décor, themed food and beverages, collectible merchandise and so much more! For all the details on this milestone celebration, follow along with the Guide to the 70th Anniversary at Disneyland Resort.
Meanwhile, some new and returning entertainment offerings are coming to the parks beginning this spring in harmony with the special entertainment coming for the 70th anniversary of the resort. Continue the fun in the Downtown Disney District, where you can enjoy new dining and shopping, with more locations coming in the future to this dynamic outdoor promenade.
For even more details on everything happening across Disneyland Resort, get updates here on the Disney Parks Blog and follow along with @DisneyParks and @Disneyland socials for the latest news!
The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration begins May 16, 2025.
Say Goodbye to Turnstiles: Disneyland Debuts New Entry Gates
