Where is the entry gate to Disneyland?

The main entrance to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park is located off South Harbor Boulevard north of West Katella Avenue, south of West Ball Road, and west of Interstate I-5.



The main entry gates for both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are located in a central pedestrian plaza called the Esplanade. This area is situated off South Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, California. If you are walking from the nearby hotels on Harbor Blvd, you will pass through a security checkpoint before entering the Esplanade; Disneyland Park will be on your right (East), and California Adventure will be on your left (West). If arriving from the Mickey & Friends or Pixar Pals parking structures, you will take a tram or walk through the Downtown Disney District, which leads directly into the same central plaza. The gates themselves are marked by green turnstiles and "MagicBand+" touchpoints. To ensure a smooth entry, it is highly recommended to arrive at the security checkpoints at least 45 to 60 minutes before the official "rope drop" to account for the lines that form during the morning rush.

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We recommend that guests with Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 15 minutes before the start of Early Entry. We recommend guests without Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 30 minutes before scheduled park open. Keep in mind you'll need to account for parking and security time, too.

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You can't do everything at Disneyland in a single day, and you shouldn't feel pressure to. You can ride all the rides without much difficulty many days, but you'll miss out on some other attractions, entertainment, and characters. You'll want to know what your priorities are before you get to the park.

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Once you enter the “Happiest Place On Earth,” you'll be transported back to the early 1900's as you stroll along Main Street U.S.A. This thoroughfare is inspired by Walt Disney's boyhood hometown: Marceline, Missouri. You'll find shops, restaurants and vehicles that transport you to yesteryear.

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Please note: If you wish to have your Disney eTicket digitally scanned, you must be using an internet-accessible handheld device in order to access your ticket. We ask that you review our Disneyland Resort park rules before your visit to avoid any delays or disruptions.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers. Re-usable ice packs are recommended.

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You can purchase tickets at the Main Entrance Ticket Booth located in the Esplanade between the two park entrances. While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations.

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During your visit to either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, you may leave and re-enter the same park as many times as you need to throughout the day. If you would like to visit both parks in one day, you'll need a Park Hopper ticket.

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You are free to leave Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park and re-enter throughout the day. The only way you would not be able to reenter the theme parks is if they were at capacity which typically only happens around the holidays.

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In 2019, the monthly average attraction wait time was 25 minutes, while in 2022, it was 30 minutes. In 2021, when the parks reopened after being shut down due to the pandemic, the Register reported that the monthly average attraction wait times was 21 minutes.

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So what's the average? Nine rides. In a whole day. Considering that a one-day adult ticket costs $87 and change, and entrance for a child age 3 to 9 is $78.81, this means typical visitors are paying roughly $9 or $10 per ride.

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