Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 14, 2018 18:56:52 GMT drwadadli likes this

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Post by briarrose on Mar 14, 2018 18:56:52 GMT

Disney has officially confirmed that Walt Disney World will begin charging resort guests a fee for overnight parking. This charge will be on all resort reservations that are made after March 21st, 2018. It will be applied to the account upon checkout and show as a line item in the list of charges. Guests who have made the reservations prior to this date will not be subject to this new fee schedule. The rates will vary depending on the resort the guest is staying at.

All Value Resorts: $13 per night of stay (regular parking)
All Moderate Resorts: $19 per night of stay (regular parking)
All Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night of stay (regular parking)
Select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $33 per night of stay (valet parking)

Complimentary parking will remain in effect for certain scenarios, including the following:
- Cast members
- Guests with disabilities
- Stays at the campsites at Fort Wilderness (for 1 vehicle)
- Guests visiting resorts for dining reservations and other activities
- Disney Vacation Club members (when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa)

The addition of this fee schedule is a major change to how Walt Disney World has typically handled parking at resorts. This feature has previously always been free and included in the resort stay.

What do you all think of this change? Will this impact the way that you plan your Disney World vacation?

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 15, 2018 0:47:06 GMT via mobile briarrose and drwadadli like this

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Post by missybee on Mar 15, 2018 0:47:06 GMT

This one I have issues with.....Disney isn’t cheap. And those prices might be reasonable as far as parks go...but, resorts, too?? And I know there is upkeep to the grounds of every resort. But isn’t upkeep part of the equation of every resort fee?

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 15, 2018 10:31:16 GMT briarrose and drwadadli like this

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Post by paul on Mar 15, 2018 10:31:16 GMT

I told on my Facebook page this new fee charged for the resorts residents in Florida. What begins in the US, will happen certainly across the Pound in the near future.
As for us when we come to WDW, it's without car. So not concerned I think. I have kept nevertheless the parking number they gave me on the front desk of each resort. I don't think it's worth value any longer !!!!!

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 15, 2018 14:49:41 GMT briarrose likes this

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Post by drwadadli on Mar 15, 2018 14:49:41 GMT

Prior to moving to Charlotte, we would fly down and take the Disney's Magical Express. Now with us being in the Charlotte area, we are only an 8-hour drive away. My wife and I think that is a very doable drive and was considering driving down more often. But with this additional fee, will will probably fly down on a non-stop flight and still use the Disney's Magical Express.

Do consider price comparison for general parking (not premier or valet):
Parking at Carowinds (here in the Charlotte area): $15.00
Parking at Cedar Point (the "roller coaster capital of the world"): $15.00
Parking at Universal Orlando: $20.00
Parking at SeaWorld: $20.00
Parking at Six Flags: $20.00
Parking at WDW Parks: $22.00

So with that being said, I don't think the parking prices for the resorts are too outrageous. The more expensive the resort (Moderate over Value and Deluxe over Moderate) also means closer to the park; similar to standard parking compared to premier parking or valet in which you move closer to the park entrance.

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 15, 2018 18:01:56 GMT briarrose and drwadadli like this

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Post by disneymike on Mar 15, 2018 18:01:56 GMT

I don't like it for the guests that drive and are staying on property, one more thing that isn't free anymore.

I've been dreading the day Disney decides to start charging for the Magical Express, we are actually surprised they haven't yet.

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 18, 2018 11:53:53 GMT

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Post by disneymike on Mar 18, 2018 11:53:53 GMT

I was told that on the annual passholder facebook page that Disney has decided not to charge for overnight parking.
Is this true? If it is, that is great for everyone driving.
I remember saving and counting every penny in order to bring my family to WDW each year, parking was a lot cheaper back then, but we didn't need an extra cost. I'm sure there are a lot of people still in that boat.

seems the rumor isn't true, they are still charging for overnight parking. Best wishes to everyone that drives and stays at a resort.

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Mar 19, 2018 17:53:53 GMT drwadadli likes this

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Post by pvtim on Mar 19, 2018 17:53:53 GMT

Mar 18, 2018 11:53:53 GMT disneymike said:

I was told that on the annual passholder facebook page that Disney has decided not to charge for overnight parking.
Is this true? If it is, that is great for everyone driving.
I remember saving and counting every penny in order to bring my family to WDW each year, parking was a lot cheaper back then, but we didn't need an extra cost. I'm sure there are a lot of people still in that boat.

I have not heard they have retracted the policy, but the parking pages all appear to have been eaten by Stitch. I was able to see it still on the Guest Services page a few moments ago:

Resort Hotels

Registered Guests:

Overnight Self-Parking

Effective for reservations made March 21, 2018 and thereafter, standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out. All parking fees include applicable tax.

Standard Overnight Parking charges per Resort Category:

Disney Value Resorts: $13 per night

Disney Moderate Resorts: $19 per night

Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night

Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Each campsite provides parking space for one (1) motorized vehicle.

Valet Parking

Valet Parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas for $33 per night (sales tax included).

Guests with Disabilities

Designated parking areas are available throughout Walt Disney World Resort for Guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required.

Learn more about services for Guests with disabilities.

Disney Vacation Club Members

Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Day Guests

Complimentary standard self-parking is available while enjoying select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels.

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Overnight Parking Charge For Resort Guests Jun 18, 2019 15:37:12 GMT

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Post by drwadadli on Jun 18, 2019 15:37:12 GMT

Right Disney just release a big increase on Disney World Annual Pass prices, another price increase is coming to the most magical place on earth. Any reservation made June 18, 2019 (today) or after will be subjected to higher parking fees at resort hotels.

The hardest hit of the resort categories was Values, where the $2 price increase is around a 15% increase. Moderate and Deluxe hotels saw a $1 increase which represents a 5% and 4% increase respectively.

For reservations made before June 18, 2019 for arrivals in 2019 or 2020:

Disney Value Resorts: $13.00 per night
Disney Moderate Resorts: $19.00 per night
Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24.00 per night

For reservations made June 18, 2019 and thereafter for arrivals in 2020:

Disney Value Resorts: $15.00 per night
Disney Moderate Resorts: $20.00 per night
Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25.00 per night

Complimentary Standard Parking

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort: Each campsite provides parking space for one (1) motorized vehicle.
Day Guests: Self-parking while enjoying select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Valet Parking

Valet Parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas for $33.00 per night (sales tax included).

Disney Vacation Club Members

Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Last Edit: Jun 18, 2019 16:18:43 GMT by drwadadli

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