Overview
- Disneyland held an official groundbreaking on Monday, August 24, 2026, marking the start of vertical construction on the Eastern Gateway parking and transportation hub.
- Permits and Disney statements describe an eight‑story, roughly 3.2 million sq. ft. structure that will provide about 6,000 parking spaces and 302 electric vehicle chargers.
- The hub will include dedicated shuttle and rideshare areas, a security headquarters, and a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard linking the garage to a redesigned esplanade arrival.
- Work is taking place on the former Manchester cast member lot and has already included demolition of nearby structures and esplanade ticket booths to make way for the bridge.
- Disney says construction will span multiple years, no opening date has been set, and the company is working with Anaheim officials and local contractors with the aim of supporting future DisneylandForward attractions and local jobs.