A fresh aerial photo confirms just how much has changed at Disneyland Park's main entrance, where bulldozers have completely wiped out four ticket booths that once stood in the Esplanade.
Disneyland Entrance Construction, From Permit to Demolition
The project began in August, when Disneyland Resort filed a construction permit to demolish four ticket booth structures located between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Construction walls went up around the site just days later, and crews have spent the weeks since tearing down all four buildings.
The move reflects how ticket-buying habits have shifted in recent years. As more guests purchase admission online before their visit, the need for walk-up ticket booths at the Esplanade has diminished, prompting Disneyland Resort to clear the way for a new pedestrian bridge. That bridge will eventually connect to a parking structure that Disney broke ground on just last month.
Once complete, the garage will offer 6,000 parking spaces, 302 EV charging stations, a security office, and a dedicated hub for rideshare and shuttle pickups. It marks the opening phase of the larger Disneyland Forward expansion, intended to handle increased crowds as new attractions arrive, including a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park and a Coco (2017)-themed ride at Disney California Adventure Park.
The Cleared Site From Above
WDWNT published an aerial photo of the site on September 7, taken from aboard the Disneyland Monorail. The image confirms that every trace of the four demolished ticket booths is now gone.
Still visible on the right side of the photo are the two remaining ticket booths at the Esplanade, where Southern California Disney Park guests can continue to purchase admission in person. Tickets can also be purchased at the Lost & Found Office.
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