A newly captured aerial image reveals just how much has changed at the main entrance to Disneyland Park, where four ticket booths have vanished entirely from the Esplanade to make room for a major new construction project.
Demolition Completed at the Disneyland Entrance
Disneyland Resort filed the construction permit authorizing the demolition back in August, targeting four ticket booth structures situated in the Esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Construction walls appeared just days later, and crews have since completed the teardown of all four buildings.
The decision reflects a broader shift in how Disney Park guests purchase admission these days. With more visitors buying tickets online rather than walking up to a booth, Disneyland Resort determined that most of the Esplanade’s ticket booths were no longer necessary. Removing them clears the path for a new pedestrian bridge that will eventually connect to a nearby parking structure currently under construction.
That parking structure broke ground last month and is expected to include 6,000 parking spaces, 302 electric vehicle charging stations, a security office, and a dedicated hub for rideshare and shuttle transportation. It represents the first phase of the larger Disneyland Forward expansion, designed to accommodate growing crowds as new attractions debut, including a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park and a Coco (2017)-themed ride coming to Disney California Adventure Park.
A Bird’s-Eye View of the Cleared Site
WDWNT shared an aerial photo of the demolition site on September 7, captured from aboard the Disneyland Monorail. The image shows no remaining trace of the four former ticket booths, confirming that the demolition work is complete.
Visible on the right side of the photo are the two ticket booths still standing on the Esplanade, where guests can continue to purchase admission in person. Tickets also remain available at the Lost & Found Office for those who prefer buying onsite.
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