Disneyland Resort has announced plans to add a new parking and transportation hub along Harbor Boulevard. A version of these plans have been on (and off) the table for nearly 3 decades and it appears that this time the addition will actually happen. This infrastructure change will make way for expansion in the theme parks. In this post, we’ll share the news about the upcoming parking and transportation expansion as well as our commentary. Here’s the news!
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. This new parking and transportation hub will also feature a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, leading to an all-new esplanade arrival experience. The 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 Disneyland Resort’s next phase of construction, creating the infrastructure necessary to prepare for future growth and to welcome more guests. New experiences will be added thanks to the increase in infrastructure 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 fall of 2026.
August 2026 Update: After getting a few mentions, specifically with reporters, during the D23 Expo, Disneyland Resort has officially broken ground on the new project. We’re thrilled to see construction getting started.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks an exciting milestone for Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim,” said Disneyland Resort President Jill Estorino. “This new parking structure and transportation hub will transform how guests arrive, creating a more seamless experience from the start of their day, while improving traffic flow throughout the resort area. We’re proud to continue investing in Anaheim, supporting local jobs and working alongside valued community and construction partners to bring this vision to life.”…