Is this a cheap way to get around the parking rules at the Contemporary?

[ExPirateShopGirl]

It's funny you didn't ask about the refillable mugs....

I e-mailed Walt Disney World about this topic and they said even you valet park your car and want to go to the Magic Kingdom after a meal you need to move your car to the TTC. If you want proof here is the e-mail I sent them and their reply.

My e-mail to WDW

If a guest valet parks for a meal at the Contemporary, Polynesian or
Grand Floridian Resorts for a meal and once it is done and they want to
go to the Magic Kingdom, are they allowed to leave their car in the
valet parking lot or do they have to move it to the TTC parking lot? I
have always thought the rule is parking at the Resorts is not for theme
parks because I have seen that posted and I also assumed that includes
the valet parking lot.

Their reply

Dear Jason,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort.

You are correct. When you finish your meal and have completed your time
at Disney's Contemporary Resort you should move your auto to the TTC
parking lot.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.

Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number if
applicable on all correspondence.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Howard Bowen
WDW Online Communications

PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice and
should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

I think since that reply came right from WDW we now know that it is not ok the leave your car in any valet parking lot and visit the theme parks after having a meal in the Resorts restaurant.

 

[Fly me with Balloons]

I e-mailed Walt Disney World about this topic and they said even you valet park your car and want to go to the Magic Kingdom after a meal you need to move your car to the TTC. If you want proof here is the e-mail I sent them and their reply.

My e-mail to WDW

If a guest valet parks for a meal at the Contemporary, Polynesian or
Grand Floridian Resorts for a meal and once it is done and they want to
go to the Magic Kingdom, are they allowed to leave their car in the
valet parking lot or do they have to move it to the TTC parking lot? I
have always thought the rule is parking at the Resorts is not for theme
parks because I have seen that posted and I also assumed that includes
the valet parking lot.

Their reply

Dear Jason,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort.

You are correct. When you finish your meal and have completed your time
at Disney's Contemporary Resort you should move your auto to the TTC
parking lot.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.

Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number if
applicable on all correspondence.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Howard Bowen
WDW Online Communications

PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice and
should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

I think since that reply came right from WDW we now know that it is not ok the leave your car in any valet parking lot and visit the theme parks after having a meal in the Resorts restaurant.

C'mon...you can't really be this fired up over people paying to park,and leaving it parked, can you?
Maybe these quotes might help to put things in perspective....and by the way, on Wed., I'm valet parking at the Polynesesian all day because of a Kona Cafe reservation I may or may not use (haven't decided how early I want to get to the park), as I leave, I'll show my DDE card & it will be free....than, after a refreshing nap & dip in the pool, I'll be parking at the Contemporary all evening after my meal at the California Grill when I go into the Magic Kingdom until 12! Oh, that will be free with my DDE card, too.


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[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I only posted their e-mail response because there were others on this thread that were saying WDW does not care what guests do if they valet park. I think that since the e-mail says the opposite answer some people here are using those icons because they realize they were wrong because it makes them feel better about themselves. So if you want to do that fine with me but you wanted an official answer from WDW well there it is.

 

[Fly me with Balloons]

pssst... If you're paying the $10 bucks, & putting 2 more in the valet's hand, they really DON'T care. but don't tell anybody.....

 

[Allison]

It's funny you didn't ask about the refillable mugs....

From what I have read he already knows the rules about those but has a completely different view on whether those rules should be followed so I don't think an email will be sent about that.

Being a big fan of the Contemporary, this seems to hit a little closer to home for the OP.

I would be interested to know the reasoning for the differing philosophies but that's a different thread and would be off-topic.


To answer the question is it a "cheap" way-The answer is no, it's an expensive way. Whether it is against the rules or not, I'll let others debate.

 

[bavaria]

considering that Disney reads this and other websites, I expect that they were eagerly anticipating the OP's email. They couldn't logically respond otherwise, could they now?

And again, 99.9% of guests WOULD NOT email such a question, nor does the valet does tell them, nor does security tell them, so how would they know?

Fly me with Balloons -

 

[bavaria]

It's funny you didn't ask about the refillable mugs....

'Better to be known as a sinner than a hypocrite' - proverb

 

[Lewisc]

If Disney cared they'd put a time limit on the valet slip. It's interesting Disney said guests should move their car. They didn't say required, must or will be towed if you don't.

Guest have to follow the rules that Disney communicates with them. I don't think any guest, except of course the recipient, is obligated to follow a rule communicated via private email. Sorry but that's not an official rule

It's interesting that some (really only one) poster tries to pretend the posted rules on mug use doesn't apply at the same time he tries to make up rules for others.

and we're using the "icons" because that's the polite way to express our feelings.

that were saying WDW does not care what guests do if they valet park. I think that since the e-mail says the opposite answer some people here are using those icons because they realize they were wrong because it makes them feel better about themselves. So if you want to do that fine with me but you wanted an official answer from WDW well there it is.

 

[DebbieB]

When I was there last October during the food & wine festival, BW did put a sign out that the main entrance was for "valet parking and resort guests only" on the Friday morning I left. All others had to go to the overflow lot across the street. I think this is a good way to handle it when they anticipate an over capacity.

If you have breakfast at Chef Mickey and want to leave your car in valet and it's not a day that they anticipate a problem with parking, I don't see the big deal. If it is a day where they anticipate a problem, then tell the guest at the parking booth it's 3 hours only. Then they can decide if they want to valet or self park and move the car. It's up to the resort to manage their rules.

 

[bavaria]

I think that since the e-mail says the opposite answer some people here are using those icons because they realize they were wrong because it makes them feel better about themselves.

What does this mean please? when did we discuss icons?

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/icon

English as a second language speaker here. Can someone please translate what the OP posted, please? I even checked the definition of 'icon' to see if I am missing something.

Thank you

 

[Lewisc]

The OP is referring to the "smilies" such as

to answer his question, despite your private email there isn't any posted rule regarding valet parking limits but there are signs regarding mug use. Those icons were used as a polite way of saying what we think of your posts and attitude.

What does this mean please? when did we discuss icons?

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/icon

English as a second language speaker here. Can someone please translate what the OP posted, please? I even checked the definition of 'icon' to see if I am missing something.

Thank you

 

[bavaria]

Thank you for the translation, Lewis (I hope that 'icon' is appropriate)

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I actually thought by posting the e-mail it would settle the debate, however despite that it came right from WDW themselves you still don't believe it because there is no posted sign. Well like myself and someone else in this thread said there is a sign when entering the Contemporary which says "We do not provide parking for the Magic Kingdom", however because the e-mail and that sign when entering the Contemporary is still not good enough for some of you, then believe what you want to think.

 

[Lewisc]

Did you even read the private email you posted? It merely expressed a preference by Disney. It said the guest should move a car. Not that they must, are required to move it or would be towed if they left it. Nothing like the mug signs.

Disney would have to put a limit on the valet passes if they want to time limit valet parking. Very simple.

What I believe, you like making up rules so you can attack others. Guests aren't expected to have to follow "rules" that are communicated via private emails (misinterpreted at that) posted on internet boards.

I actually thought by posting the e-mail it would settle the debate, however despite that it came right from WDW themselves you still don't believe it because there is no posted sign. Well like myself and someone else in this thread said there is a sign when entering the Contemporary which says "We do not provide parking for the Magic Kingdom", however because the e-mail and that sign when entering the Contemporary is still not good enough for some of you, then believe what you want to think.

 

[goofy4tink]

Okay, here's the bottom line, and no, I don't think it's gonna stop further posting!!.....Disney has responded to guest emails regarding refill mugs, pool hopping, parking lot usage. Now, we all know what they have stated. In fact...in the case of the mugs and pools, there is signage at the point of usage reminding us of the stated rules. There is no signage when you valet park...pure and simple. The valets do not ask where you are going, they do not ask to see a resort ID...they do not give you a 3 hr pass for the windshield. So....although Disney has written what they would 'like' to see done, they are doing nothing to let the guests know this...other than to enflame folks here on the DIS boards!!

So, people are going to do what they are comfortable doing. No one here, on these boards is going to make one iota of a difference. When, and if, Disney decides to change it's policy, then we will act accordingly. Until then, we can still choose to pay our $10+ and park at the CR and walk over to the MK. But, again (and again, and again) I say...I really don't think there are that may people doing that. I have stayed at the CR, and walked that path many times....it's not very crowded!!! Where the heck are all these supposed valet parking violators? I really think this subject has been beaten to death.

 

[Lewisc]

Well said. A case where a poster on DIS is "creating a problem" that Disney doesn't seem to think they have.

Okay, here's the bottom line, and no, I don't think it's gonna stop further posting!!.....Disney has responded to guest emails regarding refill mugs, pool hopping, parking lot usage. Now, we all know what they have stated. In fact...in the case of the mugs and pools, there is signage at the point of usage reminding us of the stated rules. There is no signage when you valet park...pure and simple. The valets do not ask where you are going, they do not ask to see a resort ID...they do not give you a 3 hr pass for the windshield. So....although Disney has written what they would 'like' to see done, they are doing nothing to let the guests know this...other than to enflame folks here on the DIS boards!!

So, people are going to do what they are comfortable doing. No one here, on these boards is going to make one iota of a difference. When, and if, Disney decides to change it's policy, then we will act accordingly. Until then, we can still choose to pay our $10+ and park at the CR and walk over to the MK. But, again (and again, and again) I say...I really don't think there are that may people doing that. I have stayed at the CR, and walked that path many times....it's not very crowded!!! Where the heck are all these supposed valet parking violators? I really think this subject has been beaten to death.

 

[WillCAD]

Well said. A case where a poster on DIS is "creating a problem" that Disney doesn't seem to think they have.

Not for nothin', but Disney didn't seem to think they had a problem when they replaced Extra Magic Hour with Character Caravan, or when they eliminated Passholder discount codes in favor of the on-line only Best Rate Program.

Eventually, the complaints from the average Guest changed their minds about that.

I don't think people leaving their cars in teh valet lots at the monorail resorts all day is a problem that's going to shake the foundations of society, but that doesn't mean it's not a problem at all, nor does it mean that we should all just shut up and leave it alone.

I'm not going to quit my job to form a non-profit protest group on this issue, but I do think that a calm, rational, measured response, such as a few friendly emails to Guest Relations, may have the effect of prompting WDW management to address the problem.

 

[Lewisc]

Disney is happy collecting $10 from valet customers. The only problem would be if the valet lot was full and couldn't accommodate Contemporary resort guests or even convention attendees. I haven't read anyone in this thread, or elsewhere, ever seeing a sign saying valet parking was unavailable because the lot was full. Until that happens there isn't a problem.

There was such a problem with the self-parking lot and Disney now gives out 3 hour parking passes, when appropriate.

It's easier for me to just take a bus from my resort the the MK. I can walk to take the monorail to the Contemporary. If this was the big problem the OP seems to think it is the valet lot would be constantly closed, to capacity, and Disney would limit parking.

Another poster made a great point. Contemporary is a large convention hotel. There are a lot of "day guests" who are entitled to park all day.

Not for nothin', but Disney didn't seem to think they had a problem when they replaced Extra Magic Hour with Character Caravan, or when they eliminated Passholder discount codes in favor of the on-line only Best Rate Program.

Eventually, the complaints from the average Guest changed their minds about that.

I don't think people leaving their cars in teh valet lots at the monorail resorts all day is a problem that's going to shake the foundations of society, but that doesn't mean it's not a problem at all, nor does it mean that we should all just shut up and leave it alone.

I'm not going to quit my job to form a non-profit protest group on this issue, but I do think that a calm, rational, measured response, such as a few friendly emails to Guest Relations, may have the effect of prompting WDW management to address the problem.

 

[bavaria]

A case where a poster on DIS is "creating a problem" that Disney doesn't seem to think they have

what frankly makes me wonder about the OP's motives is that he doesn't refer to other resorts. As I have pointed out repeatedly, the same may hold true for BW/BWV/BC/BCV/YC. Guests may also be parking at the Polynesian and GF and taking the monorail to MK. Yet all we hear from the OP is about the Contemporary, which leads me to believe that this thread started from selfish motives, rather than altruistic ones.

If the intent is for me to move my car from valet parking after 3 hours, am I supposed to leave a meeting (or wedding ceremony!), retrieve my car from the valet, circle the driveway, and valet park the car for another three hours?

That examples shows the absurdity of the imaginary three hour valet parking limit.

 

[keishashadow]

Disney is happy collecting $10 from valet customers. The only problem would be if the valet lot was full and couldn't accommodate Contemporary resort guests or even convention attendees. I haven't read anyone in this thread, or elsewhere, ever seeing a sign saying valet parking was unavailable because the lot was full. Until that happens there isn't a problem.

There was such a problem with the self-parking lot and Disney now gives out 3 hour parking passes, when appropriate.

It's easier for me to just take a bus from my resort the the MK. I can walk to take the monorail to the Contemporary. If this was the big problem the OP seems to think it is the valet lot would be constantly closed, to capacity, and Disney would limit parking.

Another poster made a great point. Contemporary is a large convention hotel. There are a lot of "day guests" who are entitled to park all day.

Easter weekend should "tell the tale" .

If you have CR overnight guests annoyed because valet is full OR self parking is non-existent OR very far-flung (partly because of the north lot being closed); it won't take long to turn the suggestion into an across-the-board policy for all to follow.


Very easy for convention attendees to be given a parking pass for verification.

Not to split hairs, Should-a, Would-a, Could-a --- should is a matter of semantics; is the meaning mandatory or more of a suggestion; as in a suggested gratuity.