Resort Parking Costs

mickeymotto · 07-06-2008

Does it cost to park at the Deluxe resort properties?

Here why I ask. Since we are likely driving next trip, I thought it might be faster to drive to AKL for our dinner reservations at Jiko than to use Disney transportation.

I was curious if they charged for parking. If they have valet, how much does it run?

Cavey · 07-06-2008

No. There is no parking at WDW resorts. In addition, if you are a resort guest and choose to drive to a park, the parking is free.

Soundgod · 07-06-2008

Valet is $8. There is self parking at AKL as well.
Self parking at the Disney O&O resorts is free to everyone. You do get stopped at the hotel guardhouse where you have to provide ID and explain why you want to enter the grounds.

mickeymotto · 07-06-2008

Thanks guys!

bethishooked · 07-07-2008

I know this sounds silly, but we never valet at AKL cause I LOVE using the walkway from the parking lot to the resort. It's just a little area that they have music piped through the landscape, but boy does it start you in the mood for your African adventure.

Soundgod · 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by bethishooked

I know this sounds silly, but we never valet at AKL cause I LOVE using the walkway from the parking lot to the resort. It's just a little area that they have music piped through the landscape, but boy does it start you in the mood for your African adventure.

This is something that is shared the Wilderness as well (maybe not the music, but the walk). There is a downside though. Don't try tis in the rain! There are often sheets of water rolling downhill and across the road and your feet will probably get wet. At the WL, look in the concrete sidewalks for "animal footprints". I'm not sure if AKL has footprints though.

tiki · 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

if you are a resort guest and choose to drive to a park, the parking is free.

Is this true? I didn't know that? We were going to have a rental for our whole trip, but didnt' want to pay the parking at the parks.

gatour · 07-07-2008

Yes, if you are staying at a Disney owned hotel, parking at the parks is free.

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by tiki

Is this true? I didn't know that? We were going to have a rental for our whole trip, but didnt' want to pay the parking at the parks.

Yes, it's true.

**cinderbella** · 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by tiki

Is this true? I didn't know that? We were going to have a rental for our whole trip, but didnt' want to pay the parking at the parks.

Yup..so true! They will give you a parking pass for your car at check in and that let's you through all the park gates.

tonyksl · 07-07-2008

The gate guards check your id against their reservation list. If you don't have a reservation for dining or a room at that hotel you may not be able to get in. If you do have a reservation for dining, you will get a 3 hour parking pass. There was one time when we had a reservation for Chef Mickey's while staying at AKL. We got there early and used the valet parking. It wasn't a busy time and the valet said not to worry about the three hour limit. This may have been a rare exception, or, it may have been because we valet parked.

gingita · 07-12-2008

Valet has actually increased their prices to $10 per day at all Disney deluxe resorts. Just FYI. If you valet, you can leave your car parked there all day, not just for 3 hours.

Cavey · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiki

Is this true? I didn't know that? We were going to have a rental for our whole trip, but didnt' want to pay the parking at the parks.

Remember the mantra: "Cavey is always right. Cavey is always right. Cavey is always right." It'll take you far in life!

mickeysgirlz · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by tiki

Is this true? I didn't know that? We were going to have a rental for our whole trip, but didnt' want to pay the parking at the parks.

Yep, we drive every time we go, they will ask you at check in if you have a car. Then you just show the pass as you go through the gates or the parks. EASY!!

mickeymotto · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by gingita

Valet has actually increased their prices to $10 per day at all Disney deluxe resorts. Just FYI. If you valet, you can leave your car parked there all day, not just for 3 hours.

I think I remember reading somewhere that if you have an AP, valet parking us free, is that true?

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Resort Parking Costs Does it cost to park at the Deluxe resort properties? Here why I ask. Since we are likely driving next trip, I thought it might be faster to drive to AKL for our dinner reservations at Jiko than to use Disney transportation. I was curious if they charged for parking. If they have valet, how much does it run? __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 59 days 0 hours 19 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Resort Parking Costs No. There is no parking at WDW resorts. In addition, if you are a resort guest and choose to drive to a park, the parking is free. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,801	Re: Resort Parking Costs Valet is $8. There is self parking at AKL as well. Self parking at the Disney O&O resorts is free to everyone. You do get stopped at the hotel guardhouse where you have to provide ID and explain why you want to enter the grounds. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 6 days 19 hours 19 minutes

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: Resort Parking Costs Thanks guys! __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 59 days 0 hours 19 minutes

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 915	Re: Resort Parking Costs I know this sounds silly, but we never valet at AKL cause I LOVE using the walkway from the parking lot to the resort. It's just a little area that they have music piped through the landscape, but boy does it start you in the mood for your African adventure. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 123 days 15 hours 19 minutes

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gatour Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 715	Re: Resort Parking Costs Yes, if you are staying at a Disney owned hotel, parking at the parks is free.

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: Resort Parking Costs The gate guards check your id against their reservation list. If you don't have a reservation for dining or a room at that hotel you may not be able to get in. If you do have a reservation for dining, you will get a 3 hour parking pass. There was one time when we had a reservation for Chef Mickey's while staying at AKL. We got there early and used the valet parking. It wasn't a busy time and the valet said not to worry about the three hour limit. This may have been a rare exception, or, it may have been because we valet parked. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Resort Parking Costs Valet has actually increased their prices to $10 per day at all Disney deluxe resorts. Just FYI. If you valet, you can leave your car parked there all day, not just for 3 hours. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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