Hello there, Elaine, and welcome to planDisney!
Do you know what makes a visit to the Disneyland Resort even better? When it's a
Halloween Season visit to the Disneyland Resort! And that's exactly when you'll be visiting, so let's get to answering your question so you can continue planning your itinerary.
That's fantastic that you'll be able to enter Disney property off the South Harbor Entrance. That's actually considered the Main Entrance and is the Transportation Plaza for the Disneyland Resort. Just past the security checkpoint is the Esplanade, where you will find the Ticket Booths and the Main Entrances to both Parks, so you won't need to use any form of motorized transportation at all if you are walking via that gate. Once you walk in off Harbor Blvd, it is but a short 5 minute walk to the Esplanade as you walk the pathway along the Transportation Plaza, the length of which is probably about a quarter mile.
Be on the lookout for a Halfway to Halloween post on the
Disney Parks Blog to get a little taste of what's in store for your visit, Elaine! It's seriously my favorite time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort and I love the spooky vibes and the special treats that are made just for this time of year. Plus, you'll hopefully get to see the new
Grounds Expansion for
Haunted Mansion Holiday!
Elaine, I hope that this was a helpful response for you as you plan your Fall trip! If you have further questions, please return to us anytime because we'd love to continue being involved and you're always welcome at planDisney!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al