Yes, Disneyland Resort in California utilizes metal detectors at all its security screening checkpoints, including the entrances from the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures, the Toy Story lot, and the Harbor Boulevard pedestrian entrance. As of February 2026, Disneyland is in the process of evolving its security technology to move away from the traditional "empty your pockets into a bowl" method. While they currently still use standard walkthrough metal detectors that often require guests to remove large metal objects, they are testing and slowly implementing more advanced Evolv-style "frictionless" scanners—similar to those used at Walt Disney World. These allow guests to walk through at a normal pace with their bags. However, until the rollout is complete across all entrances, you should still expect a manual bag check where security cast members physically unzip and inspect the contents of every bag. This dual-layered approach of electronic scanning and physical inspection is designed to ensure a weapon-free environment for all guests.