parking at Bon Voyage brunch at the Boardwalk... then taking the gondolas

[marikujawa]

Just think about your resort. How upsetting would it be if you came back after a long day, drove into your resort and couldn't find parking because people abuse the system and use the resort as theme park parking. I'd be furious. Just park, do your business, then leave and drive to theme park. Easy peasy.

Why are you talking about theme parks? I’m pretty sure everyone agrees that’s against the rules. The OP never said anything about going to a theme park.

 

[Boopuff]

I'm talking about it because they are still intending to park and ride the gondola. They are still taking up parking for resort guests either way.

 

[marikujawa]

OP, if you're still following, the only way you will know whether what you plan is allowed is to ask the security guard at the gate when you check in for your restaurant reservation. I would tell the guard what you intend to do and possibly how long you'll be parking there.

Outside of a few obvious rules (signs saying resort parking is not for theme park access), Disney does not expressly state a lot of rules about parking. This gives them the flexibility to allow parking at some times and either deny or limit it at others. The problem is you just don't know until you ask. As you can see, when you ask here some people will post their own experiences, which can differ quite a bit (some get 3 hour passes, others have never seen one). Others will simply make up their own parking rules based on what seems right to them and post them as if they are Disney's parking rules, which they are not. From what I've seen, the "parking rules" made up here tend to be much more restrictive than Disney's. My experience with parking at resorts is that the guards are much more likely to say yes than no, unless there is some good reason not to allow you to do what you intend. Obviously, if the resort is very busy and parking is severely limited, they will tell you so and probably suggest the best place to park your car.

Good luck and if you do follow the plan you asked about, please come back and post what happened.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Others will simply make up their own parking rules based on what seems right to them and post them as if they are Disney's parking rules, which they are not. From what I've seen, the "parking rules" made up here tend to be much more restrictive than Disney's.

Hey! Nobody is making up rules!

We just know instinctively that nobody would read a "This resort parking ONLY; don't even think about leaving your car here to rideour cool transportation, or walk back and forth between sister resorts, or sneak into our pool; either park your car where you're going or, preferably at a park - especially DHS if your plan involves the Skyliner" sign .

 

[marikujawa]

Oh people are definitely making up rules. See post #15

 

[kaytieeldr]

Thank you for directing me back to my own post where I reiterated the intentions/expectations for valet parking and complimentary parking, as well as inserted my opinion regarding tipping.

 

[gatour]

Complimentary Valet parking should instigate an larger tip, based on the (currently) $33 savings.

Why? The valet is being paid by Disney the same no matter if you are paying the $33 fee or not. The tip should be the same either way, unless an individual wants to give more in either case.

 

[DebbieB]

Just think about your resort. How upsetting would it be if you came back after a long day, drove into your resort and couldn't find parking because people abuse the system and use the resort as theme park parking. I'd be furious. Just park, do your business, then leave and drive to theme park. Easy peasy.

I’ve been that person at Boardwalk. Trunk full of groceries and nowhere to park.

 

[marikujawa]

I’ve been that person at Boardwalk. Trunk full of groceries and nowhere to park.

Seems like Disney may care more about opening up parking for people visiting the resorts than guaranteeing easy parking for the people staying there.

 

[Halle]

We are owners at the BW and the parking can be horrendous due to folks being encouraged to go to the Boardwalk to enjoy the entertainment and restaurants. I hope that guests don't abuse it.