Best Way To get to Contemporary & Parks - The DIS Discussion Forums

ewippi6 · 08-03-2011, 08:14 PM

Hi,

I have an 11:30am reservation at Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Hotel) We are staying off property on International Drive. Later that night we have the Wishes Dessert Party so I want to just start the day off at Chef Mickey's then go to Magic Kingdom for the day/evening.

My question is can I park at the Contemporary all day/night and even if I can is it easier and better to park in the MK parking lot so we can access our extra clothes easier??

Thanks for your help.

seashoreCM · 08-03-2011, 09:01 PM

You may not park at the Contemporary (or any resort you are not staying at) all day while you go off to a park although the parking valet might not object when he takes your keys in the hopes of getting a bigger tip.

Typically you are give a 3 hour parking pass when visiting resorts with quick access to parks.

Best choice is to park at the Magic Kingdom lot (ticket & transportation center) and take the monorail over to the COntempoaray. Or you can drive to Chef Mickeys and then drive to the MK lot when you are done.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 08-03-2011, 09:59 PM

Your can park at the Transportation & Ticket Center parking lot and use the Resort Monorail to the Contemporary, then go to the Magic Kingdom when your done.

However if you don't mind paying $12.00 + a tip you can Valet Park your car all day at the Contemporary, because that way you aren't taking up a self parking spot.

08-03-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
ewippi6 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 11	Best Way To get to Contemporary & Parks Hi, I have an 11:30am reservation at Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Hotel) We are staying off property on International Drive. Later that night we have the Wishes Dessert Party so I want to just start the day off at Chef Mickey's then go to Magic Kingdom for the day/evening. My question is can I park at the Contemporary all day/night and even if I can is it easier and better to park in the MK parking lot so we can access our extra clothes easier?? Thanks for your help.

08-03-2011, 09:01 PM	#2
seashoreCM All around nice guy. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 20,616	You may not park at the Contemporary (or any resort you are not staying at) all day while you go off to a park although the parking valet might not object when he takes your keys in the hopes of getting a bigger tip. Typically you are give a 3 hour parking pass when visiting resorts with quick access to parks. Best choice is to park at the Magic Kingdom lot (ticket & transportation center) and take the monorail over to the COntempoaray. Or you can drive to Chef Mickeys and then drive to the MK lot when you are done. __________________ Last Disney trip: December 2010. (news item) Rescuers and responders getting headaches from leaking natural gas all over the place in Oklahoma. (me) Utility companies need to cut off service to the affected streets and cancel the latest monthly bills of subscribers whose homes were damaged and where a substantial increase in consumption was recorded.

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08-03-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
CR Resort Fan 4 Life DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 39,674	Your can park at the Transportation & Ticket Center parking lot and use the Resort Monorail to the Contemporary, then go to the Magic Kingdom when your done. However if you don't mind paying $12.00 + a tip you can Valet Park your car all day at the Contemporary, because that way you aren't taking up a self parking spot.