Hi there, David! Welcome to planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. With so much magic waiting for you at the Happiest Place on Earth, I’m happy to help you find the parking option that best fits where your adventure begins, so you can spend less time navigating and more time making memories.
As you make your way toward the Disneyland Resort, you’ll see signage guiding you to several convenient parking locations. All of these offer close access to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park:
- Mickey and Friends Parking Structure
- Pixar Pals Parking Structure
- Toy Story Parking Area
At this time, standard daily parking rates are as follows:
- $40 per car or motorcycle, available for purchase online
- $45 per oversized vehicle, motor home, or tractor without a trailer, available at the Toy Story Parking Area only
- $50 per bus or tractor with an extended trailer, available at the Toy Story Parking Area only
- Magic Key holders may be eligible for discounted parking, depending on their Magic Key type.
Please note that parking is subject to availability and pricing may change without notice.
If you’d like to park closer to the elevators and escalators, Preferred Parking is available at all three parking locations. When you arrive, you’ll have the option to upgrade, and a Cast Member will help guide you to the appropriate area. If you’ve already purchased standard parking, you can upgrade by paying the difference for that day at any parking toll booth.
Parking for the Downtown Disney District is available and the total cost can vary depending on how long you stay and whether you are able to apply same-day shopping or dining validations. Because pricing and validation details are subject to change, I recommend checking the Disneyland Resort website or confirming with a Cast Member upon arrival for the most up-to-date information.
As a quick tip, my family and I like to purchase our parking ahead of time. It makes arrival a breeze since a Cast Member can quickly scan the parking pass right from the Disneyland Mobile App, helping us get parked and on our way to enjoy a delicious Mickey Waffle at Carnation Café even faster.
David, I hope this was helpful as you continue to plan your upcoming visit. If you have any more questions before then, planDisney is always here to help!
With a Sprinkle of Pixie Dust,
Bev