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Disneyland PARKING GUIDE | Both Lots & EVERYTHING You Need to Know

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I love coming over here to Toy Story for this reason. I don't have to deal with the if you go to Mickey and Friends, you are going to have this long line

If you want the easiest route, go to the far left of the parking garage. You'll end up on levels five and six.

It's about 25 minutes from the time that you get there to the time that you get to the park. So it doesn't matter which place you park at.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Take a picture of your parking pole number and character to remember where you parked.
✓Use the Disneyland app's car locator feature.
✓If parking in the Mickey and Friends structure, aim for levels 5 or 6 to use the flyover bridge and bypass traffic lights when exiting.
✓Use the free shuttle from the Toy Story lot instead of walking the 20-25 minute distance.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting where the car is parked — Take a photo of the pole number/character or use the Disneyland app car locator.
Long walks from parking — Take the free shuttle provided at the Toy Story lot.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere can I park at Disneyland?
QWhat is the difference between Toy Story lot and the parking structures?
QHow do Magic Key discounts work for parking?
QHow long does it take to get from the parking lot to the park?
QWhere are the restrooms located in the parking areas?

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Parking at Disneyland can be confusing, especially if it’s your first visit. In this complete Disneyland parking guide, I walk you through the Toy Story Parking Area, Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, and Pixar Pals Parking Structure so you know exactly where to go before your Disneyland Resort vacation. You’ll see the entrance lines, parking process, preferred and accessible parking areas, restroom locations, security checkpoints, and how to remember where you parked. I also show how the Toy Story buses and Disneyland trams work, where each transportation option drops you off, and what the walk to the parks looks like. We’ll also cover Disneyland parking prices, the advantages and disadvantages of each parking location, and my best tips for saving time and making your arrival—and the end of a long park day—as easy as possible. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Disneyland tips, food reviews, and more. BECOME A MEMBER and support our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoCalDisneyDad/join FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/disneylandtipsplanning/ SAVE ON YOUR NEXT VACATION =============================== Get Away Today: https://www.socaldisneydad.com/get-away-today/ Special Cruise Link: https://socaldisneydad.com/get-away-today-cruise/ Get $10 off hotel/ticket packages with promo code: SCDD10 PRODUCTS WE USE AT DISNEYLAND =============================== Get between $10-$200 credit to spend on Disney merch when you sign up for Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/socaldisneydad Vessi Waterproof Shoes & Bags - https://crrnt.app/VESSI/YvWL-GnP Insta360 Luna Ultra (my camera) - https://amzn.to/3SOA7r7 MagSafe Phone Charger - https://amzn.to/4eTNwXA New Neck Fan - https://amzn.to/3QWXYUZ My Cruise Fan - https://amzn.to/4eQVwZj Magnetic Cruise Hooks - https://amzn.to/4y9vI1Y Metal Straws - https://amzn.to/4eOU8nJ Fuel Rod - https://amzn.to/3CDWmYU Death Star Loungefly - https://amzn.to/4ct6twp Sunscreen Sticks - https://amzn.to/3xQKuAo Simply Modern Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/3Wc15Z6 Motion Sickness Patches - https://amzn.to/3XK4XBD Manfrotto Tripod - https://amzn.to/4bu13Qs Manfrotto Phone Clamp - https://amzn.to/4bu14Uw SEND US MAIL AT: SoCal Disney Dad, 771 Jamacha Rd., PMB 171, El Cajon, CA 92019 RESOURCES =============================== Disneyland Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/FIobiw54G8U Disney California Adventure Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/GECrkLNFBEQ Downtown Disney Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/S_TW44FaV8M Disney California Adventure Rides 2026 - https://youtu.be/LqX__Yq0AoE Disneyland Full Tour 2025 - https://youtu.be/ePAOTNR3Ltk Disney California Adventure Full Tour 2025 - https://youtu.be/SibEPXF7U6E Downtown Disney Full Tour 2026 - https://youtu.be/g6EodR5bmQ4 How to Use Lightning Lane at Disneyland - https://youtu.be/473kD5q8HOE 36 Best Lightning Lane Tips for Disneyland - https://youtu.be/G1qF8cfkhkY 29 Tips to Save Money at Disneyland - https://youtu.be/i1Rd87XT06k 20 Disneyland Mistakes to Avoid - https://youtu.be/CYw32_5g1O8 #Disneyland #DisneylandParking #DisneylandTips #DisneylandResort #DisneylandPlanning #ToyStoryParking #MickeyAndFriends #PixarPals #DisneylandVacation #SoCalDisneyDad