Disneyland tears down historic 71-year-old ticket booths amid major expansion plans, including Porto’s Bakery, new Coco and Avatar experiences and Avengers Campus attractions in 2028

Disneyland has demolished the final two ticket booths on the eastern side of its main entrance in Anaheim, California, removing structures that had stood for 71 years as the theme park prepares for a major expansion. The demolition marks another change to the historic entrance area as Disney advances its Disneyland Forward initiative, which includes new infrastructure, dining options and attractions.The final two ticket booths on the eastern side of the entrance to the “Happiest Place on Earth” have been bulldozed, leaving behind piles of wood and concrete. According to Inside the Magic, aerial images captured from the Disneyland monorail and shared on social media on Tuesday showed the demolished structures behind construction walls in the Esplanade area.The demolition follows the removal of four other ticket booths earlier this year between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. With the latest structures gone, visitors who prefer purchasing tickets in person will have two remaining booths on the western side of the Esplanade.The booths had been a familiar feature of the resort for decades, making their removal another visible sign of the changes underway at the popular Southern California destination.Disneyland expansion includes new entrance experienceThe demolition comes as Disney moves ahead with Disneyland Forward, an ambitious expansion initiative announced in 2024 that aims to transform the resort and improve how visitors arrive, move around and access its attractions.According to Disney’s latest project update, the plans include a new pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, leading to an “all-new esplanade arrival experience”.The proposal also includes a new parking structure and transportation hub designed to accommodate 6,000 vehicles. Plans call for dedicated shuttle and rideshare areas, security screening and access for traffic from Disney Way, with the aim of improving parking and traffic flow throughout the resort.The changes are expected to reshape parts of the surrounding area as Disneyland continues developing its long-term plans for the property.Porto’s Bakery and Cafe planned for Downtown DisneyAnother major addition planned for the resort is a new Porto’s Bakery and Cafe location in the Downtown Disney District, as reported by WDW News Today.The popular Los Angeles-area bakery was founded by Cuban immigrants, who opened their first shop in Echo Park in the 1970s. The business has since expanded to six locations, with the Disneyland resort set to become home to its seventh.Porto’s shared an artist’s rendering of the proposed location on Instagram last year, showing a spacious, two-storey design with outdoor seating.“Serving up a fresh new view of what’s to come... Construction is officially underway for the all-new Porto’s Bakery & Cafe coming to Downtown Disney District!” the bakery said in its post.The planned outlet is expected to add another dining option for visitors exploring Downtown Disney, the shopping and entertainment district outside the theme parks.Avengers Campus, Coco and Avatar attractions in the pipelineDisneyland’s expansion plans extend beyond its entrance and dining facilities. Among the announced developments are an expansion of Avengers Campus, with new attractions expected to open in 2028.The resort has also announced plans for a Coco-themed attraction and an Avatar experience, adding to its portfolio of immersive entertainment offerings.Together with the proposed transportation improvements and new commercial developments, these projects form part of Disney’s broader effort to expand the resort and improve the visitor experience.While the demolition of the ticket booths marks the end of a long-standing feature at Disneyland’s entrance, the wider construction programme signals a new phase in the evolution of the Anaheim resort.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.