Can you park at MK resorts without an ADR? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MarcyMouse · 11-20-2012, 05:22 AM

We would like to drive to the Poly to see the resort, maybe grab some Tonga toast, but I am concerned about parking. Because it's MK resort should I park at the TTC? I imagine guests try to park at the monorail resorts and then just hop over to MK.. so would we be allowed to park at these resorts just for touring purposes?

Kim1964 · 11-20-2012, 05:31 AM

Sometimes they will give you a parking permit with a time limit on it. I've never been denied parking at any of the resorts. They just check your license and/or your resort ID.

Chaoticsweetness · 11-20-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcyMouse

We would like to drive to the Poly to see the resort, maybe grab some Tonga toast, but I am concerned about parking. Because it's MK resort should I park at the TTC? I imagine guests try to park at the monorail resorts and then just hop over to MK.. so would we be allowed to park at these resorts just for touring purposes?

Yeah. You can park valet so you don't have a time limit. If not valet, I think there is a time limit of 3 hours.

DisneyRunnerChick · 11-20-2012, 05:49 AM

We went there just to eat Tonga Toast at the QS, so no ADR, and were fine. :-)

Missytara · 11-20-2012, 06:06 AM

As you get closer to the holidays, you will see the 3 hour time limit enforced more and more. Don't be surprised to see a couple of cars towed.

AlohaAnnie · 11-20-2012, 06:13 AM

We have been denied parking at Grand Floridian & Boardwalk during busy times.

I would just park at Transportation & Ticket Center. There is a walkway to the left. It is a nice walk through the Poly just follow the signs.

Or you could take the monorail over.

AlohaAnnie · 11-20-2012, 06:14 AM

We also had ADRs at both.

goofy4tink · 11-20-2012, 08:40 AM

It will most likely be no problem. BUT.....there are times of year that you will find signage stating that 'parking for park access is not allowed'. This means that even if you have an ADR at that resort, you still can't eat and then head to a park for the rest of the day!!
And there is just no telling when that might happen...so be prepared, especially as we get closer to the busy holiday times.
You can park at the TTC easily, and then walk over to the Polynesian though. It's a very pleasant walk through the resort.

dinomets · 11-20-2012, 10:35 AM

I know many of us are cost-conscious (who isn't, especially when we're spending time @ WDW) but personally, it's worth the $12 to valet the car. It's easy, convenient, and safe. Plus, you'll be playing by the rules and you'll have piece-of-mind knowing your car will be delivered to you upon your return. Good luck!

Lu Ann · 11-20-2012, 10:58 AM

I believe they've raised the rate to valet to $15 now.

scdak · 11-20-2012, 12:25 PM

I can confirm that valet parking is $15 per day now, it went up on Oct 30th when I was there, and of course a gratuity is nice too

The fee is good for valet parking at any deluxe resort for the day which was a plus to us since we had ADR's at 2 resorts many of our days there. The valet service was great, everyone was so nice to us, always welcoming us to the resort, asking if we needed directions etc. It takes them no time to bring the vehicle back either, they literally have to run to get it! We would say take your time and we were told on several occasions that they have to run to bring it back.

11-20-2012, 05:22 AM	#1
MarcyMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 250	Can you park at MK resorts without an ADR? We would like to drive to the Poly to see the resort, maybe grab some Tonga toast, but I am concerned about parking. Because it's MK resort should I park at the TTC? I imagine guests try to park at the monorail resorts and then just hop over to MK.. so would we be allowed to park at these resorts just for touring purposes? __________________ Marcy

11-20-2012, 05:31 AM	#2
Kim1964 Was intimidated by her bug, but don't worry she's conquered it! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,332	Sometimes they will give you a parking permit with a time limit on it. I've never been denied parking at any of the resorts. They just check your license and/or your resort ID. __________________

11-20-2012, 05:49 AM	#4
DisneyRunnerChick Princess of the Sneakers Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 112	We went there just to eat Tonga Toast at the QS, so no ADR, and were fine. :-) __________________ http://disneyrunnerchick.blogspot.com/ Me-; DFi-; DS-; DD- Walt Disney World Half Marathon 2011, 2012; Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2011; Princess Half Marathon 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge 2012; ToT 2012; Wine and Dine Half 2012 Off property 2003; Off property 2004; PC March 2006; POR September 2010; ALSS January 2011; CS March 2011; POR October 2011; YC/PC January 2012; ALSS February 2012; AKL May 2012; POR September 2012; CB September 2012; AoA/ALSMusic November 2012; CSR January 2013

11-20-2012, 06:06 AM	#5
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,298	As you get closer to the holidays, you will see the 3 hour time limit enforced more and more. Don't be surprised to see a couple of cars towed. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

11-20-2012, 06:13 AM	#6
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,836	We have been denied parking at Grand Floridian & Boardwalk during busy times. I would just park at Transportation & Ticket Center. There is a walkway to the left. It is a nice walk through the Poly just follow the signs. Or you could take the monorail over. __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 VWL March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

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11-20-2012, 06:14 AM	#7
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,836	We also had ADRs at both. __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 VWL March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

11-20-2012, 08:40 AM	#8
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 44,661	It will most likely be no problem. BUT.....there are times of year that you will find signage stating that 'parking for park access is not allowed'. This means that even if you have an ADR at that resort, you still can't eat and then head to a park for the rest of the day!! And there is just no telling when that might happen...so be prepared, especially as we get closer to the busy holiday times. You can park at the TTC easily, and then walk over to the Polynesian though. It's a very pleasant walk through the resort. __________________

11-20-2012, 10:35 AM	#9
dinomets Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 7	I know many of us are cost-conscious (who isn't, especially when we're spending time @ WDW) but personally, it's worth the $12 to valet the car. It's easy, convenient, and safe. Plus, you'll be playing by the rules and you'll have piece-of-mind knowing your car will be delivered to you upon your return. Good luck!

11-20-2012, 10:58 AM	#10
Lu Ann Afternoon Tea Hostess Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lehigh Acres, SW FL Posts: 136	I believe they've raised the rate to valet to $15 now. __________________ Lu Ann Dragon , DH Guy , dog Tasha Lehigh Acres, SW FL Husband's first trip to WDW was to the Preview Center, prior to the park opening in 1971 We are both 5th-Generation Native Floridians! Engaged at WDW 1984 Honeymooned at WDW 1985 Last WDW Trip: September 30, 2012 Next WDW Trip: December 9-14, 2012

11-20-2012, 12:25 PM	#11
scdak DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 570	I can confirm that valet parking is $15 per day now, it went up on Oct 30th when I was there, and of course a gratuity is nice too The fee is good for valet parking at any deluxe resort for the day which was a plus to us since we had ADR's at 2 resorts many of our days there. The valet service was great, everyone was so nice to us, always welcoming us to the resort, asking if we needed directions etc. It takes them no time to bring the vehicle back either, they literally have to run to get it! We would say take your time and we were told on several occasions that they have to run to bring it back. __________________ 5250 Best friends for 13 years! Offsite: Many times since 1978 Onsite : Split stay POFQ/Poly Dec. 2010 POR Jan 2012 POFQ Oct/Nov 2012 WL / POFQ Fall 2014 - maybe sooner SOONER IT IS - March 30-April 5 - offsite with family

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