Parking at Magic Kingdom

[ampc3]

We also did this twice last week. The valet guys also knew what we had planned for the day. My family members that came in about 15 minutes before us had a lady at the gate, we had a guy, and she refused to let them in when they told them they were there to valet park. She even told them that that she had been working there for 30 years and that it was never allowed. They tried to explain that they were not going to use the free parking but wanted to pay for valet. No dice...she rudely told them they needed to turn around and head for the MK parking lot. This was around 7:00 a.m. That is why I just wanted to pass that warning along. We have entered many resort parking lots to explore the resorts and have never had any problems. The night we got in, we parked at the Contemporary around 8 or 9 p.m. Told the guard at the gate that we were parking there to ride the monorail to MK to trade our paper tickets for new tickets so we would be ready for our park day in the morning. No problem. He lets right in after checking DH's ID. I think the only times this would be a problem is during super busy times when parking at the resorts can become a problem. And if that is the case, all that happens is you have to turn around and leave.

wow what a night and day experience for your family.. For that lady to say all that to them is crazy.. goes to show how everyone's experience with literally everything at Disney is all over the place. What a bummer for them.

Honestly we weren't sure if we were breaking one of the many Disney laws or not.. but when we inquired with both the gate guy and Valet guy, they both responded with absolutely no problem as long as paying.. I should mention that on another night we were there for the Pirate and Pal cruise, and it took FOREVER to find a parking spot.. So I do imagine they get alot of people going there to park for free when going to the MK, which I agree isn't cool.

 

[Robo]

What time does the ferry at the TTC start running?

With the monorails out-of-commision early in the mornings (monorail maintenance is causing reduced hours of operation,) the ferry boats might begin operating a bit earlier than usual (which would mean they woulds start over an hour before the MK opening time.)


Also, with reduced monorail hours, I'd expect there will also be special BUSES running between TTC and MK and between the resorts early in the morning
when the monorails are not yet running.

 

[Kman2012]

Thanks all for your input! I think we will just arrive early.I think thats the best way to go. We are going in late July on a Saturday so I'll keep you posted! Thanks again!

 

[goofy4tink]

I have asked at many resorts, especially the MK resorts, if it's okay to valet park for the day and then go to a park. Every time I've been told 'yes'. But, that comes with a caveat....if it's a busy time, or there is something big going on at that resort, then valet parking for non-resort guests may be curtailed. Doesn't happen often, but it can.
So, feel free to head to the CR and pay to valet park for the day. Shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Cotton Family]

Is there valet parking at the Magic Kingdom?

 

[Cotton Family]

Have you thought about going for "Breakfast" at AKL and then boarding the MK bus. We have done this a few times, they dont share the bus with another resort, but they do have two stops. DVC and the AKL lobby.

Hi- I will be staying at AKL next week and have been curious about the bus to MK early in the morning and most likely the last to come home. Could you please share with me more of the experience of riding the bus to MK? Did you wait long for bus to arrive at AKL? How long did the ride take to MK? How close does it get you to entrance of MK? Also if you know around what time the last bus may be from MK to AKL?
Any other information you could have would be welcome! Thank you.

 

[Chuck S]

Is there valet parking at the Magic Kingdom?

No park offers valet parking.

Hi- I will be staying at AKL next week and have been curious about the bus to MK early in the morning and most likely the last to come home. Could you please share with me more of the experience of riding the bus to MK? Did you wait long for bus to arrive at AKL? How long did the ride take to MK? How close does it get you to entrance of MK? Also if you know around what time the last bus may be from MK to AKL?
Any other information you could have would be welcome! Thank you.

Buses from Disney resorts all have stops near the entrance to MK, they do not stop at the TTC.