Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at?

bali · 04-14-2006

Doing the rental car thing for the first time in May. I remember signs at the Beach Club prohibiting anyone from parking there unless they were staying there. Is this par for the course for monorail and Epcot resorts? Can I park there if we're eating there?

Also, is resort parking free?

Thanks, guys!

**Dana** · 04-14-2006

You can park at a resort if you are dining there. I think they give you a three hour pass or something like that. That being said, this topic always causes a fuss. Many people think it's ok to make a ADR and then cancel it when they get there and take the free parking. I am only going to say that you aren't suppose to do that.

15 mins to wdw · 04-14-2006

Dana summed it up correctly and I agree with her final statement and will not be dragged into a debate about it. Yes resort parking is free as long as you are staying on property, be prepared to show a photo id at the resort like a drivers license. If you are going to dinner at a monorail resort you might just consider parking at the TTC if you plan to go to a park afterwords.

bali · 04-14-2006

Thanks guys. No debate here.

mickaholic4077 · 04-15-2006

And might I add that I have nothing to add!!!!!

gingles · 04-15-2006

All this being said, if you're just dining at Epcot, parking at Boardwalk and going in the back way is okay and definitely the way to go.

bali · 04-15-2006

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Originally Posted by gingles

All this being said, if you're just dining at Epcot, parking at Boardwalk and going in the back way is okay and definitely the way to go.

Really? They let you park at the Boardwalk Inn to go to dinner in Epcot?

Soundgod · 04-15-2006

It's funny, every tip I've ever given about parking has always assumed you have a real reason to park at a different resort, not just wanting to park for free. If I don't need to drive my car, it stays parked. But if I have a real reason, like I'm going to the MK in the morning and early afternoon, and then at 4 my wife and I are splitting up so she can get a spa treatment at the GF and I can go to the Contemporary to rent a waverunner (it as part of the vacation package we had). Then I'm going to need to park at the Contemporary because at 4:45, when I finish with the waverunner, I'll have wet clothes and other stuff with me, and won't feel comfortable on the bus. Besides, I'm picking up my wife and then we're going back to the Beach, which you can't get to without changing buses at the TTC or getting a cab. (heww) It's not because I just HAVE to park as close to the main gate as I can.

15 mins to wdw · 04-15-2006

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Originally Posted by bali

Really? They let you park at the Boardwalk Inn to go to dinner in Epcot?

The boardwalk is a entertainment center as well as a resort, when it gets busy you will have to prove you are staying at the resort to park in the lot in front of the resort, if your not staying there your welcome to park in a extra lot across the street. There are signs posted around the entrances to the boardwalk that say they are not able to provide parking for epcot and MGM.

bali · 04-15-2006

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Originally Posted by 15 mins to wdw

The boardwalk is a entertainment center as well as a resort, when it gets busy you will have to prove you are staying at the resort to park in the lot in front of the resort, if your not staying there your welcome to park in a extra lot across the street. There are signs posted around the entrances to the boardwalk that say they are not able to provide parking for epcot and MGM.

Excellent. That makes sense. Thanks

gingles · 04-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by 15 mins to wdw

The boardwalk is a entertainment center as well as a resort, when it gets busy you will have to prove you are staying at the resort to park in the lot in front of the resort, if your not staying there your welcome to park in a extra lot across the street. There are signs posted around the entrances to the boardwalk that say they are not able to provide parking for epcot and MGM.

We parked there no problems, no questions.

gingles · 04-17-2006

Please note this was in the evening when we were going to Epcot to get dinner--I don't think I would try it at eight in the morning.

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at? Doing the rental car thing for the first time in May. I remember signs at the Beach Club prohibiting anyone from parking there unless they were staying there. Is this par for the course for monorail and Epcot resorts? Can I park there if we're eating there? Also, is resort parking free? Thanks, guys! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	Re: Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at? Dana summed it up correctly and I agree with her final statement and will not be dragged into a debate about it. Yes resort parking is free as long as you are staying on property, be prepared to show a photo id at the resort like a drivers license. If you are going to dinner at a monorail resort you might just consider parking at the TTC if you plan to go to a park afterwords. __________________ around the world somewhere

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,875	Re: Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at? All this being said, if you're just dining at Epcot, parking at Boardwalk and going in the back way is okay and definitely the way to go. __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Appalachian State Perishes in Death Valley Kickoff!

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,699	Re: Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at? It's funny, every tip I've ever given about parking has always assumed you have a real reason to park at a different resort, not just wanting to park for free. If I don't need to drive my car, it stays parked. But if I have a real reason, like I'm going to the MK in the morning and early afternoon, and then at 4 my wife and I are splitting up so she can get a spa treatment at the GF and I can go to the Contemporary to rent a waverunner (it as part of the vacation package we had). Then I'm going to need to park at the Contemporary because at 4:45, when I finish with the waverunner, I'll have wet clothes and other stuff with me, and won't feel comfortable on the bus. Besides, I'm picking up my wife and then we're going back to the Beach, which you can't get to without changing buses at the TTC or getting a cab. (heww) It's not because I just HAVE to park as close to the main gate as I can. __________________ Ask me about Disney fireworks. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 42 days 3 hours 19 minutes

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,875	Re: Allowed to park at hotels I'm not staying at? Please note this was in the evening when we were going to Epcot to get dinner--I don't think I would try it at eight in the morning. __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Appalachian State Perishes in Death Valley Kickoff!

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