Disney Car Parking - Any Tips?

[Biggs87]

I’m sure this has been discussed before, but here goes

Heading to Disney in August with a 14 day pass.

Just seen that the prices were increased from $30 to $35 per day, so almost an extra $500 on top of already paying over £2000 for the park tickets - it’s a joke in my opinion.

Anyone got any tips or tricks to reduce this unjustified extra cost?

I’m sure there is probably no way of getting around it, but thought I would just see what the community think.

We’re staying at a villa outside of the parks, so will have to drive to Disney everyday we’re visiting.

Thanks All

 

[OKW Lover]

No way around it if you want to park at one of the parks. It's something people should figure into their budget when deciding to stay on or off property.

 

[Biggs87]

Thank you, yeah all factored in, well it was at the $30 a day rate. Not an issue to find the extra, just annoying they get away with charging so much

 

[eticketplease]

There are two ways of avoiding parking fees.

Stay onsite or have 1 person in your party have an annual pass.

Both of these options may be higher than just paying for parking.

As @OKW Lover stated you have to look at everything when comparing if staying offsite is worth it or not.

 

[erinch]

With a 14 day ticket, if the tickets are upgradesble, and if you factor in other discounts, you might be in spitting distance of 1 person getting an AP.

 

[SteveMouse]

There are

There are two ways of avoiding parking fees.

Stay onsite or have 1 person in your party have an annual pass.

Both of these options may be higher than just paying for parking.

As @OKW Lover stated you have to look at everything when comparing if staying offsite is worth it or not.

There are other options, however they all impact time, money, or both:

Rideshare/taxi services
Public bus
Offsite hotel shuttle
Have a friend shuttle you
Arrive at the parks via bus as a member of a group.

 

[eticketplease]

With a 14 day ticket, if the tickets are upgradesble, and if you factor in other discounts, you might be in spitting distance of 1 person getting an AP.

Unfortunately Disney put a stop to having the UK 14 day tickets as eligible to be upgraded to an AP.

 

[eticketplease]

Offsite hotel shuttle

Good point on this one.
Many offsites offer a shuttle as part of their forced resort fees.

@Biggs87 have you checked to see if your villa offers this?

Certainly not as convenient but if you are already paying a resort fee you might as well take advantage of it.