Disneyland drop off Harbor Blvd, ride share zones and the walk to the gates
The Disneyland drop off is on Harbor Blvd, on the east side of the resort next to the pedestrian entrance. It is free, Uber and Lyft drivers use the same curb, and the gates are a 10 to 15 minute walk away, closer than any parking lot. A second ride share area sits on the west side near Downtown Disney.
By Michael Burns. Checked .
Curb to the gates
The shortest line on the board.
The gold line is the drop off. The faded lines are the garage tram and the Toy Story shuttle on the same minute scale.
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Harbor Blvd drop off , highlighted
14 min usually 10 to 15 minutes
11 min quicker than Mickey and Friends by tram
- 2 min Out of the car
- 4 min Walk to security
- 5 min Security
- 3 min To the gates
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Mickey and Friends by tram
25 min usually 20 to 30 minutes
- 6 min Park and walk to the escalators
- 5 min Security
- 4 min Wait for a tram
- 6 min Tram ride
- 4 min To the gates
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Toy Story lot by shuttle
29 min usually 25 to 35 minutes
- 5 min Park and walk to the stop
- 6 min Wait for a shuttle
- 10 min Shuttle ride
- 5 min Security
- 3 min To the gates
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Directions for the driver
Which way you come up Harbor matters.
Heading south on Harbor Blvd
Coming from the I-5 side toward Disney Way, turn right into the drop off just past the pedestrian crosswalk and the bus area.
Heading north on Harbor Blvd
Coming up from Katella toward I-5, pass the pedestrian walkway, make the U-turn, then turn right into the drop off.
Pull up, unload, go
The curb is for quick stops only. Have bags, strollers and tickets ready before you pull in. Construction can shift the lanes, so follow the posted signs.
Walk in
From the curb, follow the crowd to security, then onto the Esplanade. Disneyland is on the right side as you walk in, California Adventure on the left.
Worth knowing
The curb in 2026.
- Ride share
- Two sides Harbor Blvd on the east, and an area on the west near Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotel. Set your pin on the side you want.
- Night pickup
- Plan the exit Harbor fills with drivers after the fireworks. Walk out before the last show ends or head to the west side.
- ART shuttle
- Gone The Anaheim Resort Transportation buses ended on March 31, 2026. Hotel run shuttles, OC Bus, walking and ride share fill the gap.
- Hotel shuttles
- Moving west Good Neighbor hotel shuttles are moving soon to a new shuttle area on Downtown Drive, near the Disneyland Hotel valet loop.
- Construction
- Signs change The Esplanade's east end is under construction for a pedestrian bridge. Curb spots can shift week to week.
- Coming later
- A new hub The east side garage now under construction will bring its own ride share and shuttle area, with traffic off Disney Way.
Disneyland drop off questions.
Where is the Disneyland drop off?
The main drop off is on Harbor Blvd on the east side of the resort, next to the pedestrian entrance to the Esplanade. From the curb it is about a 10 to 15 minute walk through security to the gates.
Is it free to drop off at Disneyland?
Yes. Dropping off or picking up on Harbor Blvd costs nothing. Parking starts at $40 a day if you stay.
Where do Uber and Lyft drop off at Disneyland?
Ride share drivers use the Harbor Blvd drop off on the east side. Disney also runs a ride share area on the west side near Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotel, so set your pin on the side you want.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up after the fireworks?
The same Harbor Blvd area, which gets crowded right after the last show. Request the ride once you are through the exit, or walk to the Downtown Disney side, where the curb is calmer.
Does the ART shuttle still run to Disneyland?
No. The Anaheim Resort Transportation shuttle ended on March 31, 2026. Hotel run shuttles and OC Bus still serve the area, and Good Neighbor hotel shuttles are moving soon to a new shuttle area on Downtown Drive near the Disneyland Hotel.
Can I drop off a guest who uses a wheelchair?
Yes. Use the Harbor Blvd drop off and ask a Cast Member at the curb for the most direct accessible path to security.
Checked October 30, 2026. Driving instead? Compare every lot on the Disneyland parking guide.