A dreaded "Parking for breakfast" question

[supersnoop]

Can we really not differentiate between blatant parking violators vs. guests who are simply choosing the easiest route to their next destination? "No, you cannot walk 500' from the Beach Club to the theme park next door...you must first remove your vehicle from the premises and move to a more appropriate location!"

What exactly is the wording of this signage displayed at the resorts?

Have you ever questioned a security CM on the interpretation--if guests are expected to depart immediately after completing their meal?

The Disney World website has only this to say regarding resort parking: "Parking is complimentary with a valid Key to the World Card or Resort Parking Permit." No if / but / except...just free self parking at resorts if you have a Disney parking permit.

There is a lot of vague text on the website. You won't find policy, rules, or disclaimers there. Many people here have reported being told the three-hour limit, and others still have witnessed cars being towed.

Well okay, this is making me wonder if our regular family visit to Beaches and Cream is in limbo. We always park our personal vehicle at BCV in the middle of our trip for the 4 of us to share a "kitchen sink." Are you saying that you are now only going to be able to park if you have a reservation to an actual table service location such as Cape May?

You can make an ADR for Beaches and Cream. You can also pull up to the gate and tell the guard what you're plans are; but it's rolling the dice.

 

[Sammie]

The exact signage is: They do not provide parking for access to theme parks.

So if you are parking and going Epcot, you are in the wrong.

 

[sajetto]

In case you weren't aware Beaches and Cream now takes reservations. Word is they do some walk up's for the counter.


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Yes, the last time we were there we realized that. However, we have NEVER had a problem just showing up. We don't book TS locations. We like to go with the flow and hate operating off a schedule. (Of course the places we like to eat aren't exactly "High Demand") I'm still not at all thrilled with the FP plus system. I've done one trip already with it and it felt restrictive.

 

[sajetto]

There is a lot of vague text on the website. You won't find policy, rules, or disclaimers there. Many people here have reported being told the three-hour limit, and others still have witnessed cars being towed.



You can make an ADR for Beaches and Cream. You can also pull up to the gate and tell the guard what you're plans are; but it's rolling the dice.

Okay, this was the answer I was looking for. Thanks. I have no intention of parking for theme park access and I don't like flame drama so I am now backing away slowly. Thanks again.

 

[catherines_mama]

Thank you all for the insight I also think I've gotten the response I was looking for. Again, in no way trying to take advantage of anything. Willing to pay valet. As Cape May is CC guarantee ADR we wouldn't be "using" a cheap ADR to sneak a good parking route. We are only trying to maximize vacation time and try to ensure we not miss rope drop while moving the car. Wish BC/YC had easier transportation routes

I will check with the travel party about cabbing it, and see what the majority wants to do. We are 4 larger adults. 3 teens and a 9 yr old, so I can no longer just demand the plan just get all the intel and go from there.

It'll be Dec 5 so not a peak week, the week following peak but not busy itself. Thanks again all

You may dispense of your flame throwers now.

 

[tjkraz]

There is a lot of vague text on the website. You won't find policy, rules, or disclaimers there. Many people here have reported being told the three-hour limit, and others still have witnessed cars being towed.

If a resort is at high occupancy and a 3-hour limit is communicated, so be it. Obviously the proper (and polite) course of action is to move the car within the specified time frame.

However, based upon my experiences, those instances are few and far between. In 10+ years as a DVC owner--who almost always has a vehicle available during WDW visits--I have never been told that I had to leave within 3 hours. Only once was I denied entry to a resort (due to construction.) Most of the time they will happily wave guests through regardless of the reason for the visit.

I am certainly not encouraging people to park at Contemporary for the sole purpose of visiting Magic Kingdom, nor park at BW or BC for Epcot access. But if the specific REASON for the visit is a dining reservation, it's absurd to suggest that--immediately upon completion of the meal--the guest is obligated to remove their vehicle from a half empty parking lot when no other guests are being inconvenienced.

Regardless of the circumstances, Disney will not have a tow truck waiting at your bumper 181 minutes after arrival with no advance warning.

 

[supersnoop]

It'll be Dec 5 so not a peak week, the week following peak but not busy itself. Thanks again all

Be aware, while Dec 5 is not peak for the Disney resorts, it is peak for DVC Resorts.