Galveston Parking ??? Which is the best / Where is Handicap Parking at the Terminal? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Twinsmom05 · 11-01-2012, 03:28 PM

We are sailing in just two days on the Magic.

. We are traveling with my elderly parents who have a handicap tag for their car. Does anyone know how close to the terminal they can park? Is there a shuttle that they can ride back to the terminal?

Also, which is the closest / best place to park in general? I've read about EZ cruise parking and discount cruise parking -- any preference? Is there somewhere else better? How is the "drive-up" terminal parking?

Thanks!

princess aleya · 11-01-2012, 09:12 PM

We prefer EZ cruise parking, the lot is secure and is very close to the terminal. They also offer a shuttle to take you to and from the terminal. We have already booked them for our cruise, hope this helps.

maxmouse · 11-02-2012, 07:27 AM

We use BOI valet which is right across from the pier. My FIL has a very bad back so we drop him off take the car and walk across the street to the pier. It is also indoor parking.

queenofeverything · 11-02-2012, 08:39 AM

Definitely drop off your parents and the luggage first. There are several choices for parking, but the shuttle busses are a little cramped and your parents might have a hard time getting on them. There is a drive thru drop off that you can let them off and the luggage at the door. Just inside is a long padded bench that is very comfortable and they can wait for you to park the car and come back. The check in process is very quick, so no waiting in long lines! There isn't anyplace you can park right at the pier. We have used ez cruise twice, the port parking once and Galveston Park n Cruise most recently. It was the most convenient as it is right across from the ship. They also have indoor parking. You can drop them off and walk back across the street. I would advise reserving today online.

queenofeverything · 11-02-2012, 08:45 AM

One more tip! If you are going to do the drop off, don't go down Harborside. The traffic really backs up. Go down Broadway and turn left on 22nd. That will take you right to the entrance to the drop off area. After you enter the port area, stay to the left and go to terminal 2. Have a great time!

momma4boys · 11-02-2012, 10:12 PM

Thanks! We are newbies and I had no idea you had to reserve parking ahead of time! The first company I tried was already booked but EZ still had spots available

Again - Thanks!!

~ Momma4Boys ~
Disney World - April 2009
Pretty new to cruising
Carnival Magic - January 2012
Disney Magic - Upcoming December 2012

11-01-2012, 03:28 PM	#1
Twinsmom05 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1	Galveston Parking ??? Which is the best / Where is Handicap Parking at the Terminal? We are sailing in just two days on the Magic.. We are traveling with my elderly parents who have a handicap tag for their car. Does anyone know how close to the terminal they can park? Is there a shuttle that they can ride back to the terminal? Also, which is the closest / best place to park in general? I've read about EZ cruise parking and discount cruise parking -- any preference? Is there somewhere else better? How is the "drive-up" terminal parking? Thanks!

11-01-2012, 09:12 PM	#2
princess aleya DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Too far from the happiest place on earth. Posts: 800	We prefer EZ cruise parking, the lot is secure and is very close to the terminal. They also offer a shuttle to take you to and from the terminal. We have already booked them for our cruise, hope this helps. __________________ ME , DH , DS (14) , DD (10) , DD Lab (2yr)

11-02-2012, 07:27 AM	#3
maxmouse A Disneyland Kid who grew into a Disneyworld fan. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep in the heart of TEXAS Posts: 144	We use BOI valet which is right across from the pier. My FIL has a very bad back so we drop him off take the car and walk across the street to the pier. It is also indoor parking. __________________ ME And DW Disneyland since 1968 too many times to count 1994 Disneymoon Yacht Club / Grand Floridian 1997 Shades Of Green 2008 40th Birthday's Coronado Springs/Disney Wonder 2011 Port Orleans French Quarter 2012 Disney Magic

11-02-2012, 08:39 AM	#4
queenofeverything Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 156	Definitely drop off your parents and the luggage first. There are several choices for parking, but the shuttle busses are a little cramped and your parents might have a hard time getting on them. There is a drive thru drop off that you can let them off and the luggage at the door. Just inside is a long padded bench that is very comfortable and they can wait for you to park the car and come back. The check in process is very quick, so no waiting in long lines! There isn't anyplace you can park right at the pier. We have used ez cruise twice, the port parking once and Galveston Park n Cruise most recently. It was the most convenient as it is right across from the ship. They also have indoor parking. You can drop them off and walk back across the street. I would advise reserving today online. Last edited by queenofeverything; 11-02-2012 at 08:45 AM.

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11-02-2012, 08:45 AM	#5
queenofeverything Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 156	One more tip! If you are going to do the drop off, don't go down Harborside. The traffic really backs up. Go down Broadway and turn left on 22nd. That will take you right to the entrance to the drop off area. After you enter the port area, stay to the left and go to terminal 2. Have a great time!

11-02-2012, 10:12 PM	#6
momma4boys Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks! We are newbies and I had no idea you had to reserve parking ahead of time! The first company I tried was already booked but EZ still had spots available Again - Thanks!! ~ Momma4Boys ~ Disney World - April 2009 Pretty new to cruising Carnival Magic - January 2012 Disney Magic - Upcoming December 2012