The Disney Frontier Blog

When driving to Disneyland, you have several choices for parking. If you are staying at one of the official Disneyland hotels, there are designated parking spots to park you car in during your stay. You can then either ride the monorail or walk to the park of your choice. However, if you are staying elsewhere, you have a few options.

• Anaheim Resort Transit: The trolley is a quick and efficient way to get from most good neighbor hotels to the park. They will pick you up at the hotel’s entrance and drop you off at the main gate. They run every 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the time of year. The cost is reasonable: Kids 9 and under are free. 9 and over can get a pass at the following rates:
  • 1 day - $3
  • 2 day - $6
  • 3 day - $8
  • 5 day - $12

  Remember, this is per person. Most the good neighbor hotels sell the tickets. The biggest drawback is you have to catch the trolley. If you miss it, you may be waiting 20 or more minutes before it comes around again. And this is on both sides, leaving your hotel and leaving Disneyland. Also, if you go during peak season, fitting everyone on with strollers and such can become a mess.

• Pumba Parking Lot: The entrance to this parking lot is off of Disney Way. It’s a decent size lot but may only be open on busy days (Fri-Sun) depending on the season. There is no tram or shuttle from this lot to the main gate so be prepared for the walk. The walk isn’t too difficult and is probably faster than catching a shuttle in pure time. You basically have to walk down Disney Way and Down Harbour to the main gate.
• Timon Parking Lot: Take the Lion King tram to and from Disneyland. Entrance is off of Harbour Blvd. $11 per car. This is the best lot for quick shuttle access and the shuttle ride is short. Use this lot if you can. It may fill up fast and close early.
• Mickey and Friends Parking Structure: This is a massive parking garage. Once there, take the tram to Downtown Disney (this puts you as close to the main gates as you can get). $11 per car. The garage is huge with lots of spaces but you’ll have to deal with stairs, elevators or escalators. Shuttles run frequently but will get full. The tram ride is scenic with a few decorations but rather long.
• Pinocchio Parking Lot: Located right outside the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure, this lot is usually unavailable. However, if you are returning to the park after 3 or 4 pm, give it a look. It has the same pros and cons as the garage except you don’t have to mess with the going up and down floors.

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