Parking at resort then leaving car?

[Maleficent13]

Also you claim that if you have something to contribute to this conversation you will, then why is it everything you say everyone else says your wrong?

Because the people who agree with her don't want to add their name to the "evil persons who must be destroyed" list. Disneyrsh is taking one for the "resort parkers" team...

Seriously, in the grand scheme of life, does it really matter? I think that's all she's trying to say.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Because the people who agree with her don't want to add their name to the "evil persons who must be destroyed" list. Disneyrsh is taking one for the "resort parkers" team...

Seriously, in the grand scheme of life, does it really matter? I think that's all she's trying to say.

In this case yes it does matter. Having her say it's ok to park at the Contemporary & then go to the Magic Kingdom as a non Contemporary guest is wrong. There is a sign that says it's wrong & she is setting a bad example for Disboards members saying it's ok & what is the worst thing she is telling her kids it's ok to break this rule.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

this thread has gotten crazy but i agree with CR fan 4 life
its wrong and it doesnt matter if disney enforces it as KARMA will get you in the end

 

[shellybaxter]

I've been reading this thread on and off since this morning. I agree with most that you should not park in the CR self parking lot and go to MK even if you have a meal there first, even if you have small children. I happen to think it is fine if you pay for valet parking. But really, what my opinion is doesn't matter. What the majority of the DIS user's opinion is - doesn't matter. It's Disney's opinion that matters. And they have a slightly different interest than we do. They have the interests of a whole company, and may see times when it is in their best interest not to make a guest angry who wants to go to Chef Mickey's for dinner and then pop over to Main Street USA for an hour of shopping without moving there car. These times would probably be in the low season when parking isn't an issue. On days like New Years Eve they probably can't be as accomidating. We here on the DIS seem to want black and white rules with no room for interuptation and that's not always in Disney's best interest.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I've been reading this thread on and off since this morning. I agree with most that you should not park in the CR self parking lot and go to MK even if you have a meal there first, even if you have small children. I happen to think it is fine if you pay for valet parking. But really, what my opinion is doesn't matter. What the majority of the DIS user's opinion is - doesn't matter. It's Disney's opinion that matters. And they have a slightly different interest than we do. They have the interests of a whole company, and may see times when it is in their best interest not to make a guest angry who wants to go to Chef Mickey's for dinner and then pop over to Main Street USA for an hour of shopping without moving there car. These times would probably be in the low season when parking isn't an issue. On days like New Years Eve they probably can't be as accomidating. We here on the DIS seem to want black and white rules with no room for interuptation and that's not always in Disney's best interest.

You make some good points from Disney's view because they are a huge company, however it does not change the facts that non Contemporary should not park their cars at the Contemporary then head on over to the Magic Kingdom, even it's for 5 minutes - 5 hours it's still wrong. They will not take the sign away that says "We do not provide parking for the Magic Kingdom" in the middle of September because there are less guests. They need to keep enforcing this rule 12 months of year from January - December. So their best intrest is to keep this rule going no matter what season they are in. Lastly these guests who break this rule would have no problem if they would not break it at all.

 

[shellybaxter]

You make some good points from Disney's view because they are a huge company, however it does not change the facts that non Contemporary should not park their cars at the Contemporary then head on over to the Magic Kingdom, even it's for 5 minutes - 5 hours it's still wrong. Also it should not be done in the non busy months of the year. They will not take the sign away that says "We do not provide parking for the Magic Kingdom" in the middle of September because there are less guests. They need to keep enforcing this rule 12 months of year from January - December.

That is your opinion - it may or may not be Disney's - and we don't get to decide here on the DIS what Disney's opinion is

 

[The Sweetness]

I've been reading this thread on and off since this morning. I agree with most that you should not park in the CR self parking lot and go to MK even if you have a meal there first, even if you have small children. I happen to think it is fine if you pay for valet parking.

ITA with that

Valet is one of the biggest luxuries I look forward to when visiting WDW
This may not appeal to me as much on this next trip, staying onsite (or maybe it will) I gladly pay the rate for vallet plus an extra $2 on drop off/ pick up. I will be muchly dissapointed on the day the valet turns us away

 

[cjsmith]

I've been reading this thread on and off since this morning. I agree with most that you should not park in the CR self parking lot and go to MK even if you have a meal there first, even if you have small children. I happen to think it is fine if you pay for valet parking. But really, what my opinion is doesn't matter. What the majority of the DIS user's opinion is - doesn't matter. It's Disney's opinion that matters. And they have a slightly different interest than we do. They have the interests of a whole company, and may see times when it is in their best interest not to make a guest angry who wants to go to Chef Mickey's for dinner and then pop over to Main Street USA for an hour of shopping without moving there car. These times would probably be in the low season when parking isn't an issue. On days like New Years Eve they probably can't be as accomidating. We here on the DIS seem to want black and white rules with no room for interuptation and that's not always in Disney's best interest.

You're so right, it really doesn't matter what anyone on this board thinks about the situation, all that matters is what Disney does about it. I do think that as things become a problem to paying guests they do make changes and they do go about enforcing things. Years ago they didn't give out 2 or 3 hour parking passes or have the signs posted, they just waved you in. Years ago there wasn't even guard houses! There aren't black and white rules anywhere, just black and white laws and not parking there isn't a law! I guess sometimes it just gets to all of us when others don't care about the "rules" and bend or change them to fit themselves.

The OP asked a question and though it may be easier for her to park at a resort, it really isn't allowed and that is the answer. There are plenty of people visiting Disney on a daily basis who are older, just had surgery, have small kids, have asthma and on and on and unfortunately unless you have a handicap parking pass, we're all stuck parking just like everyone else. Hopefully you can figure out what's best for your trip and it all works out. Most importantly, enjoy your vacation!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I do agree that it's up to Walt Disney World & the Contemporary about what to do with the people who park illegally & go to the Magic Kingdom. However I am sure you all agree that if these people would not do that, it would be a lot easier on them so they would not have these problems. So it's up to these people to stop it, which I doubt would happen.

 

[tinker&belle]

I agree that people should follow the posted rules, but I find it interesting that one of the most enthusiastic posters argues to a fault that despite signs being posted they are free to use their old mug at whatever resort they like regardless of what signs are posted. Not to , just an observation.

 

[notnothin]

I agree that people should follow the posted rules, but I find it interesting that one of the most enthusiastic posters argues to a fault that despite signs being posted they are free to use their old mug at whatever resort they like regardless of what signs are posted. Not to , just an observation.

Hehe, I have to snicker along with you a little on this one. I mentioned this very fact in the past. It seems some rules apply to said poster while others do not. Now where's that blasted pot again ....

 

[Donald - my hero]

I did NOT i repeat did NOT mean to cause such a rucus.

Perhaps I will go back to lurking and hope that my questions will be addressed by someone else.

This trip is proving to be such a problem to arrange for me. Not the joy I normally feel when I know I am going south. Sister is getting married & I can't afford to bring my family unit with me, only going with father, mother & a friend of theirs. I feel it is neccesary to support her so I am going. NOW my family has put me in charge of all the planning - plane tickets, hotel package, park & fly hotel in Buffalo, and a rental car since Dad will not be able to use the bus service to parks and then be any good IN the parks.

We will never get to any of the parks early enough to get one of those electric wheelchairs so it will be slow going.

So again sorry if any of you thought I was intentionally stiring what seems to be a rather hot topic I am just trying to get ducks lined up so I can get some sleep.

 

[notnothin]

I did NOT i repeat did NOT mean to cause such a rucus.

Perhaps I will go back to lurking and hope that my questions will be addressed by someone else.

This trip is proving to be such a problem to arrange for me. Not the joy I normally feel when I know I am going south. Sister is getting married & I can't afford to bring my family unit with me, only going with father, mother & a friend of theirs. I feel it is neccesary to support her so I am going. NOW my family has put me in charge of all the planning - plane tickets, hotel package, park & fly hotel in Buffalo, and a rental car since Dad will not be able to use the bus service to parks and then be any good IN the parks.

We will never get to any of the parks early enough to get one of those electric wheelchairs so it will be slow going.

So again sorry if any of you thought I was intentionally stiring what seems to be a rather hot topic I am just trying to get ducks lined up so I can get some sleep.

Don't sweat it at all, Donald. Some threads tend to hit a sore spot with some. It happens with relative frequency, and can be quite entertaining at times. Hope things start looking up for your trip!

 

[kaytieeldr]

And I am a paying guest, from my point of view. I'm just not paying to stay at the Contemporary, or Poly, or GF. I'm paying to eat there.

And in exchange for the money you're paying to eat there, you get food. You even get to park there while you're eating there. But before that and/or after? Nope.

I don't see why people are getting so upset that their parking space is further out because of the crowds.

IF the parking lot were full of cars of Guests of the resort, that's a valid argument. But if it's full of cars from people staying or living anywhere else except the Contemporary because they want to beat the parking fee, or avoid the tram/monorail - nope. Doesn't hold water.

And the times we've been to CR we've never had a problem finding a space, it's never even been like, wow, it's crowded, it's been like, wow, we're *right next to* the door!

Ah, but because YOU were able to park so close to the door, somebody paying several hundred dollars a night to stay there is deprived of that space.

It will probably mean fewer meals at the Contemporary, and more at the Boardwalk, where we can park all day and then go over to EPCOT

That's the 'far' lot, right? The one designated for visitors to the Boardwalk entertainment area, not the lot close to the hotel for hotel Guests?

Well I believe in karma, what goes around comes around. So don't be surprised one day when you will not be allowed to park & the Contemporary & not go to the Magic Kingdom.

Or if the other poster comes back from the Magic Kingdom one night and discovers her car HAS been towed...

I agree with you too! Disney allows parking for ADRs, but they expect people to be respectful and only park at the resort for dinner. This way it is easier for resort guests to find parking. Maybe the solution is for them to charge non guests for parking regardless of valet? I'm not advocating this, but it would cut down on abuse.

That's not necessarily a bad idea - and have the restaurants, etc, validate, so if you have an ADR and get back within, say, an hour of paying your check, your parking fee is eliminated.

Sigh.
You can't obey every rule, every day, all the time.

But you CAN obey the simple, obvious ones,,,

Do I do any of these things? No, but I"m FINE with other people doing it.
It doesn't PERSONALLY impact me.

But when someone breaks (for argument's sake) the "We do not provide parking for the Magic Kingdom" rule, it doesn't affect just that person. In a ripple effect, it affects every Contemporary Guest who returns to the resort seeking a parking space.

I did NOT i repeat did NOT mean to cause such a rucus.

Nah, don't worry about it. And have you considered renting an ECV from an off-site company? Some of them can be dismantled and transported in your (large) trunk.

 

[Cool-Beans]

OK, I didn't read the thread (but have read it before, if you KWIM).

I have parked at the Contemporary and walked or monorailed to MK for a couple hours.

I know it is against the rules, and I do it anyway.

So, chalk up another point for the "Going to hell for breaking a Disney rule" crowd.

 

[LeesyUD]

I will admit I have done this in the past bc Disney never really had any regulations on parking at resorts other than you had to be staying at another disney resort. We used to park at the poly or contemporary and take the monorail over to the MK. Now this was several yrs ago and I have changed my opinion on this. I think then I was just naive. Now I will park there if I am going to dinner and not staying at another monorail resort, but I will not take the monorail over to the parks. However, I did last time pay valet at our resort at AKL and we went to dinner at Ohana at Poly and I did take the monorail over to MK bc I could have parked for free at the TTC but I payed extra for valet bc I wanted that extra convenience. To me that is just as good as paying at an actual paid parking lot anywhere else. Plus I am tipping for the service on top of that cost. Now if they tried to limit the time on that then I don't think anyone in Disney would use valet. But since I stopped parking in the regular lot to go to the parks I do see the fact that if everyone did this then the resort guests would not have a place to park. But this year I will be staying ay Poly so I will be taking the monorail to MK and EPCOT anyway!!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Let's try keep things "nice" shall we??

In the end, it's pretty much as cjsmith suggests--all the really MATTERS is what Disney does about parking--free and/or valet.

 

[aubriee]

-Resort parking is for those who are staying at the resort or currently dining at the resort.
-There is a 3 hour limit for those who are not resort guests.
-There is a giant sign saying that the parking at the CR is not for those who are visiting MK.

To me this would say "if you are going to the Magic Kingdom and you are not staying at this resort, then you will have to park somewhere else."

I personally would never think that I could go to the CR and have a meal, then leave my car in their lot to walk to MK. Breaking a rule is breaking a rule, no matter what the reason is . The posted rule is that you have a 3 hour limit for parking there if you have an ADR and unlimited if you are staying at the CR. It is also very very clearly posted that you can not leave your car there to go to MK if you are not a guest at the CR.

I do hope they crack down on the abuse, so that those actually staying at the CR need not worry about being able to park at their own resort. It's extreemly unfair to the guests of the CR.

Well said! The rules clearly state guests are allowed to park at a resort they are not staying at to dine only, but they are not allowed to park there for the entire day while they go to a park. Anyone who does so is breaking the rules and abusing Disney hospitality. It is not fair to the people who pay the higher resort fees to stay in that resort. Maybe what Disney needs to do is allow parking at the resorts only for people staying there and if anyone else wants to dine there make them use Disney transportation to get there. That's what we do anyway. I have no desire to stay at the Contemporary, nor do I want to drive my own vehicle while I'm down there. We always use Disney transportation to get to our ADRs.

 

[DaisyD]

My parents were there in May- my mom asked the parking attendant about this towing policy, and he said they absolutely do not tow anyone, even if they are over their allotted time. Has anyone ever actually seen anyone get towed, by the way? I'd be interested to know.

I see them towing at the Poly quite a bit. Security has told me that they are towing for those over their time limit.

 

[beattyfamily]

I see them towing at the Poly quite a bit. Security has told me that they are towing for those over their time limit.

GREAT news! Thanks for sharing.