Park Capacity Closure

[disneywalkers]

I've read over the phases, but I have a question.

Phase 1 is parking lot closure.

Does this mean even if you are an AP holder you won't be able to get in to park?

We have AP's and ressies on the days/evenings I'm concerned about and may be staying off-site.

If we are unable to come in and have a ressie in MK, due to not being able to park, will be still be charged for the ressie no-show?

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Get there early and stay all day

 

[Sugardimples]

I've read over the phases, but I have a question. Phase 1 is parking lot closure. Does this mean even if you are an AP holder you won't be able to get in to park? We have AP's and ressies on the days/evenings I'm concerned about and may be staying off-site. If we are unable to come in and have a ressie in MK, due to not being able to park, will be still be charged for the ressie no-show?

Yes, you would be charged for not showing up for an ADR. If the parking lot is closed your AP will not get you in.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Yes, you would be charged for not showing up for an ADR. If the parking lot is closed your AP will not get you in.

1) Not actually valid.
2) If you miss an ADR due to capacity issues, you are usually charged the no-show fee.
3) There have been exceptions, but not many.
4) The restaurant manager has the discretion to charge or not charge.
5) Disney believes it is up to you to make the ADR, and should plan for it.
6) Additionally, if you pre-paid for CRT, no refund.

NOTE: One would expect folks to know about crowds and have contingencies. I don't really see too much wrong with this policy.

 

[Alesia]

You would still be able to get into the park, you would just have to park somewhere else.

 

[DebbieB]

If you are going to MK and the parking is full, you could park at Epcot and take the monorail. Epcot rarely closes.

 

[Robo]

If you are going to MK and the parking is full, you could park at Epcot and take the monorail.

Bingo.

 

[puffkin]

AP's are pretty late in the phase out process. You just need to park elsewhere.

 

[Alesia]

If you are going to MK and the parking is full, you could park at Epcot and take the monorail. Epcot rarely closes.

Or you could just pay to valet park at one of the monorail resorts.

 

[disneywalkers]

Or you could just pay to valet park at one of the monorail resorts.

Is this allowed? I always thought you weren't allowed to park at hotel and go to the parks if not a resort guest.



To everyone:
Thank you for all the helpful answers

 

[DebbieB]

Or you could just pay to valet park at one of the monorail resorts.

Is this allowed? I always thought you weren't allowed to park at hotel and go to the parks if not a resort guest.
To everyone:
Thank you for all the helpful answers

They usually don't restrict valet parking ($20) but during peak times they may.

 

[disneywalkers]

I just read that annual pass holders can park for free at resort hotels. Does this mean I can park self parking and go to the parks?



Thank you!

 

[Robo]

1. I just read that annual pass holders can park for free at resort hotels.

2. Does this mean I can park self parking and go to the parks?

1. That info is not true. Where did you read it?
The fact is that ANYONE can park at a WDW resort for a period during which
they are dining there or just looking around the resort.
That period is often about 3 hours.
But, when the parks are very busy (Christmastime, Easter, July 4th) the resort parking lots near
MK and the Boardwalk may be closed to guests not staying at those resorts.

2. No.

 

[msb578]

I just read that annual pass holders can park for free at resort hotels. Does this mean I can park self parking and go to the parks?



Thank you!

No. Self parking is for resort guests and people actually visiting the resort. During busy times this can be enforced by a 3-hour pass. During quiet times it's possible no one will stop you, but Disney can choose to enforce whenever they want.

 

[disneywalkers]

But if I pay for valet I could leave vehicle and go to park?


Copy pasted from WDW website:


Resort Hotel Guests
Parking is complimentary for Disney Resort hotel Guests with a valid Key to the World Card or Resort Parking Permit.

Annual and Premium Passholders, in addition to Disney Premier Passport holders, can park at no additional charge.

 

[msb578]

They usually don't restrict valet parking ($20) but during peak times they may.

Yeah during possible closure times, it seems like it's a good idea to have a backup plan for wherever you're trying to go. And then a backup of the backup

 

[Robo]

1. But if I pay for valet I could leave vehicle and go to park?


Copy pasted from WDW website:

Resort Hotel Guests
2. Parking is complimentary for Disney Resort hotel Guests with a valid Key to the World Card or Resort Parking Permit.
Annual and Premium Passholders, in addition to Disney Premier Passport holders, can park at no additional charge.

1. If there is room at the valet lot.

2. True, that. But, it is about the THEME PARK parking lots.

 

[disneywalkers]

It's true as stated. But I overlooked the key word in there lol Resort Hotel GUEST.
I overlooked the word Guest

I think I'm squared away now. Thanks!

Oh and totally agree with the post about having a back up plan for your back up plan lol

That's my goal.
I'm still on the fence about going in the first place due to it being New Years. But we would be getting trip #4 in for the year and out of our AP's. So it's not like we would be trying to do much more than fastpasses we have planned and dining and just enjoying being there.

 

[Robo]

It's true as stated. But I overlooked the key word in there lol Resort Hotel GUEST.
I overlooked the word Guest

No, that's not the issue in this case.

You posted info about the THEME PARK parking lots, not the resort
parking lots.
There, the parking is free to WDW Resort guests (any WDW resort) and to AP holders.

 

[disneywalkers]

No, that's not the issue in this case. You posted info about the THEME PARK parking lots, not the resort parking lots. There, the parking is free to WDW Resort guests (any WDW resort) and to AP holders.[/ Yep but the structure and highlighting of that area on my phone makes it look harder to define.