Ahead of a complete overhaul of the turnstiles at the Disneyland Resort, a test of the new technology has been set up at the entrance to Disney California Adventure.
What’s Happening:
- A test section of new turnstiles, utilizing similar technology to that on display at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland, has been installed at the main entrance to Disney California Adventure.
- These new turnstiles have MagicBand+ scanners attached, which will allow guests to tap directly into the park, instead of using a cast member’s device.
- Gates are also in place, which will open automatically when a ticket is scanned and a guest’s photo is either taken or validated.
- These gates are also fully stroller and handicap accessible.
- Cast Members will be positioned on the other side of the gates to ensure that tickets are valid and to help with any concerns.
- Following the completion of the test, work is expected to begin on the full replacement of the turnstiles at the Disneyland Resort theme parks later this year.
- The 62 new automated entry gates will be installed in phases, with one turnstile bank worked on at a time to minimize impacts to arrivals. 38 of those gates will be installed at Disneyland, with 24 at Disney California Adventure, according to permits.
- The project is expected to start at Disney California Adventure before moving across the Esplanade to Disneyland’s main entrance, according to MiceChat.
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