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Disney Resort Parking for Non-Guest
Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:00 pm
Can someone tell me the answer to the following?
If we have reservations to eat breakfast at the Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club, and are NOT staying on Disney property, but rather at an offsite resort...
A. Can we park there free?
B. If the answer to A is "no," then how much does it cost?
C. Can the vehicle be left all day allowing us to enter Epcot through the International Gateway?
D. Is it easier to park in the Epcot lot, and shuttle to the yacht club?
If we have reservations to eat breakfast at the Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club, and are NOT staying on Disney property, but rather at an offsite resort...
A. Can we park there free?
B. If the answer to A is "no," then how much does it cost?
C. Can the vehicle be left all day allowing us to enter Epcot through the International Gateway?
D. Is it easier to park in the Epcot lot, and shuttle to the yacht club?
This post was edited on 5/18/16 at 4:01 pm
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Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:05 pm to SaturdayTraditions
They were testing paid parking at some resorts a few months ago but I'm not sure where they are with that now.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:24 pm to MightyYat
I found this...
I also read elsewhere that you can park for dining reservations for up to 3 hours. The word "guests" is confusing me. Do they mean people staying at the resort? Or visitors? Or both?
The second thing I bolded answers my earlier question though.
quote:
WHAT ABOUT PARKING AT OTHER DISNEY VENUES?
Self parking at the Disney resorts is free to all guests; however some resorts have seasonal parking restrictions. Parking at any of the resorts to gain access to the theme parks is not allowed. You must show a photo ID when entering any Disney resort! Some Disney resorts may also ask for a Dining Reservation number from guests who are dining at the resort before allowing access to the resort parking lot.
I also read elsewhere that you can park for dining reservations for up to 3 hours. The word "guests" is confusing me. Do they mean people staying at the resort? Or visitors? Or both?
The second thing I bolded answers my earlier question though.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 10:52 pm to SaturdayTraditions
My arm band or id was checked at each resort entry gate for meal reservations we had.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 11:44 pm to SaturdayTraditions
quote:
If we have reservations to eat breakfast at the Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club, and are NOT staying on Disney property, but rather at an offsite resort...
A. Can we park there free? - Yes
C. Can the vehicle be left all day allowing us to enter Epcot through the International Gateway? - You're not supposed to but some people do. There have been towings before so it's up to you to try it. If you're willing to pay, you can valet at the resort for a cost of (I think) $16 an that is good all day.
D. Is it easier to park in the Epcot lot, and shuttle to the yacht club? - No. There are not busses tha run to the Epcot resorts from Epcot. You could park at Hollywood Studios and walk over then walk back after you leave Epcot but I think your best bet is to just pay to valet park.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:15 am to LSUfan4444
LSUfan4444... have you done this before?
Posted on 5/19/16 at 5:36 pm to SaturdayTraditions
Are you going to go to a park that day? Depending on when your reservation time is, compared to park opening time, you could go park at the theme park and then use Disney transport to get to the Yacht Club.
Technically, you are not supposed to use Disney transport to do this if you are not staying on property, but they don't check.
If you decide to park at the resort, you can do that, you will have to give the guard your dining reservation number. Not an issue at all. But I would not park there all day. They sometimes will give you a paper pass for your dash board that will have the time of your reservation, and if you are there too long, you could have a problem.
Technically, you are not supposed to use Disney transport to do this if you are not staying on property, but they don't check.
If you decide to park at the resort, you can do that, you will have to give the guard your dining reservation number. Not an issue at all. But I would not park there all day. They sometimes will give you a paper pass for your dash board that will have the time of your reservation, and if you are there too long, you could have a problem.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:16 pm to SaturdayTraditions
Yes. You can valet park and stay all day. The price usually equals the park pay price which is around $20
Posted on 5/20/16 at 9:05 am to LSUFanHouston
quote:
Are you going to go to a park that day?
Yes, going to Epcot. That is why I wanted to leave it and go through the international gateway.
Our reservations are for before the park opens. I will probably eat then drive to the main Epcot gate.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:33 pm to SaturdayTraditions
quote:
Our reservations are for before the park opens. I will probably eat then drive to the main Epcot gate.
Don't do that..at least wait a few hours. You need to spend from when the park opens until at least 10:30 or so with attractions and meet and greets that will have standby wait times built up by noon.
Joy and Sadness (Inside Out) meet & greet, Test Track, new Frozen meet & greet and ride (depending on when you visit), Soarin (depending on when you visit), Mission Space, Turtle Talk. Leaving Y&B Club after breakfast to move your car will cost you tons of time in unnecessary wait times later in the day.
Read this for info on valet parking. You have to pay for parking anyway if you park at Epcot so just pay at the resort and leave the car there,
LINK
Resort Hotels
Self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $20 per day.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:40 pm to LSUfan4444
quote:
Don't do that..at least wait a few hours. You need to spend from when the park opens until at least 10:30 or so with attractions and meet and greets that will have standby wait times built up by noon.
Joy and Sadness (Inside Out) meet & greet, Test Track, new Frozen meet & greet and ride (depending on when you visit), Soarin (depending on when you visit), Mission Space, Turtle Talk. Leaving Y&B Club after breakfast to move your car will cost you tons of time in unnecessary wait times later in the day.
Read this for info on valet parking. You have to pay for parking anyway if you park at Epcot so just pay at the resort and leave the car there,
LINK
Resort Hotels
Self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $20 per day.
Thanks for the info. So far we have the following reserved for that day:
Captain's Grille Breakfast
8:45 AM
Spaceship Earth
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Mission: SPACE
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Unfortunately Soarin will not be open. We go to Epcot on a Tuesday, Soarin opens on that Friday. Test track had no available fastpasses but we will be riding that one too. Then it is off to drink around the world.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 7:54 pm to SaturdayTraditions
If you could get another fast pass .. The character spot is usually pretty manageable stand by time. I'm not sure when you're going, but Soarin will reopen on May 27. Usually they do soft openings before, but don't allow fast passes. When you get to the park ask a cast member and they could let you know if it's going to open that day.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 8:01 am to SaturdayTraditions
If you don't have a FP for test track, you definitely want to hit the first. Also, the FP for the character spot is only for the classic characters (Mickey, Minnie, goofy, etc) and not Joy/Sadness and Baymax. Currently they do not have FP and should be a top priority after test track.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 8:12 am to SaturdayTraditions
Shouldn't you be able to park at Downtown Disney and then catch a bus to a resort and then to Epcot? But why? Isn't your time worth more than the cost to park?
Posted on 5/21/16 at 8:26 am to wickowick
there are no busses from the Epcot resorts to Epcot. You can either walk or take the Friendship Boat and enter through the International Gateway.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 8:21 am to coolneal
quote:
If you could get another fast pass .. The character spot is usually pretty manageable stand by time. I'm not sure when you're going, but Soarin will reopen on May 27. Usually they do soft openings before, but don't allow fast passes. When you get to the park ask a cast member and they could let you know if it's going to open that day.
Update:
We looked this weekend and they are going to reopen Soarin with the old video as a test run. So we dropped the Spaceship Earth and added Soarin.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 8:23 am to wickowick
quote:
Shouldn't you be able to park at Downtown Disney and then catch a bus to a resort and then to Epcot? But why? Isn't your time worth more than the cost to park?
Time IS important. That is why I asked if we could park at the resort and enter through the International Gateway, as opposed to having to park twice or ride Disney transportation. If we can park close and walk, that will save us time.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 8:25 am to LSUfan4444
quote:
If you don't have a FP for test track, you definitely want to hit the first. Also, the FP for the character spot is only for the classic characters (Mickey, Minnie, goofy, etc) and not Joy/Sadness and Baymax. Currently they do not have FP and should be a top priority after test track.
I need to check, but I think this is the only character meet and greet we have planned. I don't think we have character dining anywhere.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 8:27 am to LSUfan4444
If you had ONE thing to do in each of the parks, what would you do?
Posted on 5/23/16 at 11:56 am to SaturdayTraditions
I am assuming you have at least one child with you.
Magic Kingdom:
Food/Drink: Fruit & Nuttela Waffle from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
Attraction: Splash Mountain
Ting to see: Festival of Fantasy Parade, Celebrate the Magic and Wishes (I know, thats 3 things)
Meet & Greet: Merida or Talking Mickey
Animal Kingdom
Food/Drink: Fried Rice from Yak & Yeti quick service while drinking a Safari Amber from the Dawa Bar
Attraction: Everest
Ting to see: Festival of the Lion King and the enw Jungle Book show at night
Meet & Greet: Pocahontas
Epcot
Food/Drink: Anything from Tangeriene Cafe in Morrocco, drink the Tipsy Ducks in Love from the cart in China and the cronut from the refreshment port
Attraction: Soarin
Ting to see: Illuminations
Meet & Greet: Joy & Sadness from inside Out
Hollywood Studios
Food/Drink: Peanut Butter & Milshake from the Tune in Lounge
Attraction: Tower of Terror
Ting to see: Star Wars Symphony in the Stars or Fantasmic
Meet & Greet: Kylo Ren and Chewbacca
Magic Kingdom:
Food/Drink: Fruit & Nuttela Waffle from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
Attraction: Splash Mountain
Ting to see: Festival of Fantasy Parade, Celebrate the Magic and Wishes (I know, thats 3 things)
Meet & Greet: Merida or Talking Mickey
Animal Kingdom
Food/Drink: Fried Rice from Yak & Yeti quick service while drinking a Safari Amber from the Dawa Bar
Attraction: Everest
Ting to see: Festival of the Lion King and the enw Jungle Book show at night
Meet & Greet: Pocahontas
Epcot
Food/Drink: Anything from Tangeriene Cafe in Morrocco, drink the Tipsy Ducks in Love from the cart in China and the cronut from the refreshment port
Attraction: Soarin
Ting to see: Illuminations
Meet & Greet: Joy & Sadness from inside Out
Hollywood Studios
Food/Drink: Peanut Butter & Milshake from the Tune in Lounge
Attraction: Tower of Terror
Ting to see: Star Wars Symphony in the Stars or Fantasmic
Meet & Greet: Kylo Ren and Chewbacca
This post was edited on 5/23/16 at 12:14 pm
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