Disneyland Parking and Transportation Upgrade Makes It Easier for Families to Visit. Getting in and out of Disneyland is about to become a lot easier for guests with new plans for a major parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The new parking and transportation system construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026. This is all part of the Disneyland Forward project.
From Disney Press: “Plans are underway for a new parking structure and transportation hub that will be built on the east side of Disneyland Resort, on a portion of what is currently the Manchester cast member parking lot. This new area will provide approximately 6,000 parking spaces, shuttle and rideshare areas, security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way, improving parking and traffic flow throughout the resort area.”
Disney continues: “As you can see from the artist concept rendering above, this new parking and transportation hub will also feature a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, leading to an all-new esplanade arrival experience. This pedestrian bridge will also provide convenient public access to and from Harbor Boulevard.
These enhanced parking, transit, and arrival offerings are the first step in our next phase of construction, creating the infrastructure necessary to prepare for future growth and to welcome more guests as new experiences are added – including two all-new attractions that will double the size of Avengers Campus, plus the new “Coco”-themed ride and Avatar destination coming to Disney California Adventure park. The multi-year construction of this new arrival experience is slated to begin in the fall of 2026.
Disneyland Parking and Transportation Upgrade Makes It Easier for Families to Visit
Reflecting on Disneyland’s rich history, it’s remarkable to see how far the resort has come since its inception almost 70 years ago. From the original theme park to the addition of Disney California Adventure Park and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Resort has continually raised the bar for immersive entertainment experiences. Now, with DisneylandForward, the possibilities for growth and expansion are endless.
As Walt Disney famously said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” With DisneylandForward, that sentiment rings truer than ever before. The journey towards the future of Disneyland Resort is filled with promise and potential, and I, for one, cannot wait to witness the magic unfold.
