Disneyland Builds 6,000-Space Eastern Gateway Garage
The parking structure and transportation hub is under construction on the east side of the Anaheim resort, with no opening date yet announced.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Theme Parks
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Disneyland is building a 6,000-space parking structure on the east side of its resort as part of the $1.9 billion DisneylandForward project, with construction beginning in August. The garage is expected to open in early 2029 and will not be ready for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics or the Avengers Campus expansion.
Why it matters
The garage is designed to absorb visitors heading to the Avengers Campus expansion, the Avatar-themed land, the Coco boat ride and a reimagined Tomorrowland. Its timeline reflects the extensive planning, permitting and inspection process required in the City of Anaheim.
The structure is a 6,000-space garage tied to a $1.9 billion DisneylandForward investment, with an estimated construction window of about two and a half years. Disneyland has not confirmed an opening date, and the schedule could shift as construction continues.
The players
Disneyland
Disneyland is the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, opened in 1955, and is the centerpiece of the Disneyland Resort.
City of Anaheim
The City of Anaheim is the municipal government whose permitting and inspection process shapes the construction timeline for the garage.
The details
The parking structure and transportation hub is being built on the east side of the resort, with a pedestrian bridge crossing Harbor Boulevard to connect Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The existing bus drop-off and pick-up area along Harbor Boulevard will move to the Manchester employee parking lot, which backs up to the I-5 Freeway, and the hub will include a shuttle and ride-share zone.
Timeline
August 2026: Construction began on the Eastern Gateway parking structure and transportation hub.
2028: The Los Angeles Summer Olympics and the Avengers Campus expansion open, before the garage is finished.
Early 2029: Construction of the Eastern Gateway parking structure is expected to be complete.
Season Trajectory
The garage is a component of the $1.9 billion DisneylandForward plan, which is reshaping the resort's footprint over the coming years. Its delayed opening means the parking capacity will arrive after several major attractions, leaving the surrounding expansions to depend on existing lots and transit in the interim.
Visitors planning trips to Disneyland over the next few years should expect parking and drop-off arrangements to change as the Harbor Boulevard bus area moves to the Manchester lot. Those visiting for the new attractions should plan transportation with the interim setup in mind rather than the garage, which is not yet open.
The takeaway
Plan Disneyland visits around the interim parking and drop-off changes rather than assuming the new garage will be available soon. Check the resort's official channels closer to your trip for updated transportation details.
What happens next
Construction on the Eastern Gateway parking structure is expected to continue into early 2029, though Disneyland has not confirmed a firm opening date.
Further reading
For more on the resort's expansion plans, browse the Theme Parks section for context on Anaheim's major attractions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
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