bwv and valet parking

[Jaga]

Are DVC members entitled to free valet parking? How does the charge work? Is it deducted at the front desk at check-out?

I know that you tip the car valet...any suggestions. Also on check-in is there a portering system for bags to your room. Suggestions on cost would be helpful?

Thanks again

Jaga

[eva]

DVC members are entitled to free valet parking only at DVC resorts. Just show your DVC card when you drop off the car. You do still need to tip.

[Granny]

Tipping is always a personal matter, but the most common I've read here suggests $2 each for the person parking and retrieving your car from valet parking.

There is curbside bellman service at the BWV as well as all DVC and WDW resorts (at least, I believe that to be true...haven't stayed at every place). Tipping there is the same as any hotel.

[DebbieB]

When we stayed at BWV last month, they knew we were members by the Member Parking Permit on our dashboard. I did mention it to the valet who took the car when we arrived. After that, they ask your room #, I guess they can verify membership that way. We were never charged for valet. I did tip $2 each way, service was great. When we were ready to leave our room, I called down to have the car pulled up and it was down there waiting 2 of the 3 times, the third time it was pulled up in less than a minute after we got there.