Disneyland’s NEW entrance is almost ready.
Disneyland entrance
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the “Happiest Place on Earth.” For most of 2024, construction has been ongoing at the entrances to both of the Disneyland Resort’s theme parks: the original Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. The work has been installing new $3 million turnstiles — dubbed “tapstiles” by many — which replace the traditional physical turnstiles with kiosks that allow users to tap their MagicBand+ to enter the park through a small gate. Said kiosks also feature facial recognition technology.
On our most recent visit to Disneyland Park, we caught a full glimpse of the new “tapstiles” as the construction walls around the new entryway came down.
“Tapstiles”
However, the new system hasn’t been fully implemented as of yet. Instead, Cast Members are still scanning guests through the gates in the traditional way.
Up close
According to longtime theme park reporter Scott Gustin, the new entry is still in “pre-launch mode, which means Cast Members will still be scanning tickets and taking photos the same way as they do at existing gates.” He goes on to say that the system’s full functionality is expected to launch in early 2025.
The newly installed bank of entry gates at Disneyland Park will open tomorrow in pre-launch mode – which means Cast Members will still be scanning tickets and taking photos the same way as they do at existing gates. The full functionality is expected to launch early next year. pic.twitter.com/iQaH6Ywox9
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) December 16, 2024
Disneyland’s entry process is changing early next year, but you can catch a glimpse of the new technology at the park now! Stay tuned to DFB for more on this new system.
NEW Hotel Discount Dropped for Disneyland Resort in 2025!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What do you think of Disneyland’s new entry system? Let us know in the comments below.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
November is going to be a big month in the Disney universe,
'Mickey's Home Alone' just got a release date!
I keep having unfortunate experiences at one popular Disney World restaurant. WHAT is going on?!
We're rounding up some NEW Loungefly bags you need to see!
There's a NEW game to play in EPCOT -- follow along as we try it...
Two perks are MISSING from Magic Kingdom's After Hours event!
Check out some of the most unique things you can do at Disney World!
All these Disney items are on sale!
Our FAVORITE SIDE is gone from the menu at Columbia Harbour House in Disney World!
His critics say Chapek blew it with Hollywood, Florida, AND Wall Street, and nearly lost...
There's a big TV event coming up soon for Disney fans!
Disney just filed a new permit for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios!
Cast Member demonstrations are set for October 17th.
This Dollywood souvenir is genuinely one of the greatest things we've seen!
Blue Bayou has officially reopened at the Disneyland Resort, and we're checking it out for...
Disney fans are divided on this popular Disney World tradition and they are not holding...
Dopamine Land is coming to Orlando!
Disney filed a patent that could solve a huge PhotoPass problem.
Disney World just increased the prices for this custom souvenir.
The Canada Food Booth brings back two fan-favorite items for this year's 30th Anniversary EPCOT...