Parking at resort, then goto park?

[xipotec]

So I am aware that you cannot park at the GF in the morning, unless you have a reservation or an ADR.

We do: 7:30 at GFG.

We then planned on using the launches to goto the park.

We then have a 5:00pm dinner at Citricos.

Then back to the park for the end of rhe day.

Will I have a problem parking at the resort?

 

[Smugpugmug]

You would not be able to park your car at the Grand Floridian for the entire day unless you valet it (unsure off the top of my head how much that costs). I believe you only have a 3 hour limit on parking for an ADR.

 

[Her Dotness]

So I am aware that you cannot park at the GF in the morning, unless you have a reservation or an ADR.

We do: 7:30 at GFG.

We then planned on using the launches to goto the park.

We then have a 5:00pm dinner at Citricos.

Then back to the park for the end of rhe day.

Will I have a problem parking at the resort?

I wouldn't do it. Your chances of getting towed when leaving the car there that long are very good indeed. Disney has gotten much more vigilant in the last few years about checking the near-park resort lots and towing those exceeding the 3-hour ADR limit.

However, if you don't mind paying to valet park, that's a legitimate way to park there. You'll pay a bit more than parking at the TTC but will be able to leave your car there all day without any issue.

A $2 or so tip to the valet who brings you your car is customary. At the GF, we usually tip $5, but that's our preference because we own at VGF and regularly stay there.

 

[xipotec]

I wouldn't do it. Your chances of getting towed when leaving the car there that long are very good indeed. Disney has gotten much more vigilant in the last few years about checking the near-park resort lots and towing those exceeding the 3-hour ADR limit.

However, if you don't mind paying to valet park, that's a legitimate way to park there. You'll pay a bit more than parking at the TTC but will be able to leave your car there all day without any issue.

A $2 or so tip to the valet who brings you your car is customary. At the GF, we usually tip $5, but that's our preference because we own at VGF and regularly stay there.

Ah this is the answer I was looking for.

I did not know about the 3 hour ADR window. So Valet does not have that?

I do not mind the extra money as I am hsing the hotel services to get to the park.

Any idea what Valet is charging?

 

[Mle8308]

Ah this is the answer I was looking for.

I did not know about the 3 hour ADR window. So Valet does not have that?

I do not mind the extra money as I am hsing the hotel services to get to the park.

Any idea what Valet is charging?

I believe it's $35

 

[xipotec]

I believe it's $35

Man that was some deep dive info, thank you so much!

Seems the Valet is also good at any other hotel for that day.

 

[Her Dotness]

Ah this is the answer I was looking for.

I did not know about the 3 hour ADR window. So Valet does not have that?

No restriction when you valet park.

Just pull up under the GF portico and get out. You'll soon be approached by a valet. Tell them you want to valet park, and they'll explain it all.

Do be certain to safeguard your claim check. You just present that at the valet desk (which you'll see at your right upon pulling in) when ready to leave.

If I recall correctly, valet parking is good for 24 hours from when your car is checked in. I'm not sure about that but know it is valid for the rest of the day. And, it's valid at any other resort with valet parking in case you'd switch your later ADR to another resort restaurant.

Any idea what Valet is charging?

I think it's still $33/day but am not certain.

 

[Mle8308]

No restriction when you valet park.

Just pull up under the GF portico and get out. You'll soon be approached by a valet. Tell them you want to valet park, and they'll explain it all.

Do be certain to safeguard your claim check. You just present that at the valet desk (which you'll see at your right upon pulling in) when ready to leave.

If I recall correctly, valet parking is good for 24 hours from when your car is checked in. I'm not sure about that but know it is valid for the rest of the day. And, it's valid at any other resort with valet parking in case you'd switch your later ADR to another resort restaurant.

I think it's still $33/day but am not certain.

I think you are right, $33 not $35.