Disneyland removes 71-year-old ticket booths amid major expansion

Disneyland has demolished the final two ticket booths on the eastern side of its main entrance in Anaheim, California, removing structures that had stood for 71 years as the theme park prepares for a major expansion. The demolition marks another change to the historic entrance area as Disney advances its Disneyland Forward initiative, which includes new infrastructure, dining options and attractions.The final two ticket booths on the eastern side of the entrance to the “Happiest Place on Earth” have been bulldozed, leaving behind piles of wood and concrete. According to Inside the Magic, aerial images captured from the Disneyland monorail and shared on social media on Tuesday showed the demolished structures behind construction walls in the Esplanade area.The demolition follows the removal of four other ticket booths earlier this year between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park.