Disneyland Ensures Seamless Transportation with New Shuttle Service

Disneyland is actively addressing resort-area transportation needs for its guests. A new shuttle service began operating on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, transporting visitors between the Toy Story parking lot and the Disneyland Resort’s front gates in Anaheim, California.

ART System Ceases Operations

The launch of the Disneyland shuttle comes after the Anaheim Transportation Network’s (ART) board voted on January 28, 2026, to “wind down” operations, with the final day of service planned for March 31, 2026. ART previously moved approximately 8 million riders annually around the resort area.

Bridging the Transit Gap

The ART shutdown created a significant transit gap for theme park visitors. Disneyland responded by contracting a new shuttle bus company to handle the estimated 7 million visitors who utilize the Toy Story parking lot each year. The new service began immediately after ART ceased operations.

Shuttle Details and Contractor

The new shuttle buses are plain white with a simple Disneyland logo, resembling the previously used ART buses which featured a blue wrap-around design with Disneyland graphics. The shuttle service is operated by the same contractor responsible for the Disneyland employee parking lot shuttles.

Continued Service Assured

Disneyland had previously assured visitors that shuttle service between the Toy Story lot and the parks would not be interrupted by the ART system’s closure. This commitment has been fulfilled with the swift implementation of the new service.

Regional Transportation Alternatives

Garden Grove launched a new shuttle system in late March to replace ART, serving 10 hotels including the Great Wolf Lodge and Hyatt Regency. Additionally, four Anaheim hotels – Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim Marriott, Clarion Anaheim, and Sheraton Park Anaheim – initiated a shuttle service on Wednesday to transport guests to and from the Disneyland Resort.

ART’s Legacy and Future Plans

Established in 1995, ART served approximately 27 million annual Disneyland visitors staying at off-property hotels and arriving by train. Transporting visitors between the Toy Story lot and Disneyland represented 83% of ART’s total ridership. Disneyland plans to develop the 6,000-space Eastern Gateway parking structure and transform the Toy Story parking lot into an entertainment district, as outlined in the DisneylandForward plan.