Disneyland breaks ground on parking structure, transportation hub ahead of new attractions

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Crews broke ground Monday at Disneyland - not for a new ride, but a new parking structure and transportation hub.

The construction comes as the theme park resort embarks on a multi-year plan for new attractions and amenities, including a new "Coco"-themed ride and Avatar destination at Disney California Adventure.

The new parking structure and transportation will be built on the east side of the Disneyland resort, on a part of what is currently an employee parking lot.

The new area will eventually have 6,000 parking spaces - a little more than half the size of the Mickey and Friends parking garage - and a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard.

It's not clear when this work will be complete.

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