Anaheim Braces for Disney Park Bus System Shutdown

The ART bus system serving Disneyland Resort has started reducing services ahead of its March 31 shutdown.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) bus system, which millions of people use annually to get around the Disneyland Resort area, is shutting down on March 31. The system has already started consolidating routes and eliminating on-demand services, creating immediate transportation challenges for hotel guests, workers, and residents who rely on the buses. The City of Anaheim has not announced a replacement plan, leaving uncertainty about how people will get to the parks and other destinations after the ART system goes dark.

Why it matters

The ART buses are the main way that hotel guests, workers, and locals navigate the Anaheim area without driving or using expensive rideshares. Their shutdown will disrupt travel to Disneyland, hurt hospitality workers who can't get to their jobs, and leave residents without affordable public transportation options.

The details

As of February 7th, ART has started consolidating routes, with routes 9 and 11 now combined into one service. The on-demand ART service, which covered hotels and other destinations not on regular routes, will be discontinued on March 1st, a month before the full system shutdown. Disney has said shuttle service from the Toy Story parking lot will continue, but details on who will operate it and how it will work are unclear. The City of Anaheim says it is 'looking into options' to replace the ART system, but has not announced any concrete replacement plan.

  • On February 7th, ART started consolidating routes.
  • On March 1st, the ART on-demand service will be discontinued.
  • On March 31st, the entire ART bus system will shut down.

The players

Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN)

The organization that operates the ART bus system, which has announced it is shutting down the system on March 31 due to financial issues.

City of Anaheim

The local government that is reportedly looking into options to replace the ART system, but has not announced a concrete replacement plan.

Disneyland Resort

The major theme park destination in Anaheim that has relied on the ART buses to transport guests and workers.

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What they’re saying

“We need to talk about the absolute transportation disaster that's unfolding right now in Anaheim because it's happening way faster than anyone expected.”

— Alessia Dunn, Author (disneydining.com)

“These route consolidations are happening NOW, which means people who've been using routes 9 and 11 for years suddenly have to figure out new schedules, new pickup locations, and new routes that probably don't work as well for their specific needs.”

— Alessia Dunn, Author (disneydining.com)

What’s next

The City of Anaheim says it is exploring options to replace the ART bus system, but has not announced any concrete replacement plan. Residents, workers, and visitors will need to stay informed and advocate for comprehensive and affordable transportation solutions before the ART system shuts down on March 31.

The takeaway

The shutdown of the ART bus system in Anaheim will create a major transportation gap, disrupting travel to Disneyland, hurting hospitality workers, and leaving residents without affordable public transit options. With no replacement plan announced, the situation highlights the challenges facing public transportation systems across Southern California and the need for coordinated, sustainable solutions to serve the diverse transportation needs of the region.