Disneyland Teases a Third Park: What’s Real & What’s Still Rumor

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Disneyland fans are buzzing. The resort has hinted at big growth, and many now wonder if a long-rumored third park is finally on the way. Recent updates and concept art have kept the speculation hot.

The momentum follows Anaheim’s approval of DisneylandForward, a plan that updates zoning across Disney’s property for new attractions, hotels, dining, and infrastructure. The city signed off in two votes on April 17 and May 7, 2024, clearing the path for a decade of work. The plan also calls for more parking and new pedestrian bridges to ease crowds.

Here’s the key point: Disney has not announced a third theme park. The company now has the flexibility to build more, and a third gate is possible, but nothing is official. Even reports describing Disney as “moving closer” note the lack of a formal green light.

What is confirmed? Two major additions inside Disney California Adventure. First, an all-new ride based on Pixar’s Coco was unveiled at D23, with Disney saying work will begin in 2026. Second, a new Avatar destination inspired by The Way of Water is in development. Both projects were announced by Disney and are moving through early steps.

Disney also laid out a big infrastructure push in June 2025. Plans include a new east-side parking structure with about 6,000 spaces, a transportation hub, and a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard that feeds into an all-new esplanade. This sets up future growth and helps shift operations out of areas that could later be redeveloped.

So where could a third park go if Disney chooses to build it? The rezoned Toy Story Parking Area east of the parks is a prime candidate. Another area sits west of Disneyland Drive, near the Disneyland Hotel. These are the sites fans and local observers watch most closely, though Disney has described the west side as “theme park expansion” rather than a distinct “third gate.

There are other signs of groundwork. In January 2025, Disney bought a 406,787-square-foot warehouse in Anaheim for $124 million. Disney had been a tenant; owning it outright helps move storage and parade operations off valuable on-site land. That supports the broader expansion plan, even if it does not confirm a third park.

What’s the timeline? Any new gate would be years away. Disney must build the new hub, bridge, and parking, then finish the announced projects inside California Adventure. Watch for updates at major company events, including D23 gatherings, but manage expectations. For now, the facts are clear: Disneyland has room to grow and is investing heavily, yet a third park remains a possibility, not a promise.