Parking for the Boardwalk

[rickc77316]

We are staying offsite and want to visit the boardwalk. What is your suggestion for parking as I hear the parking there fills up very quickly. Where should we plan to park our car and also how to get over to the boardwalk? thanks in advance for your help

 

[iluveeyore]

Your best option would likely be to use the free parking at Disney Springs, then take the resort bus from there to the Boardwalk. If you are not staying at Boardwalk, and do not have a restaurant reservation, you could get turned away at the security gate if you try to park directly at the Boardwalk. Another option, if you're in the parks, you can just walk there in about five minutes from the International Gateway at Epcot.

 

[chalee94]

If you have an AP, you can park for free at DHS and walk or boat over.

 

[halfpintpeggy]

We usually just park in the overflow parking across the street from the boardwalk near the convenience store, never had any issues.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Or be prepared to pay valet. Boardwalk frequently turn away those not registered at the resort.

 

[Amanda999]

Its so much easier to park at DHS and walk over - its not a long walk (and we go in August's heat) - vs. parking at DS and taking a bus. Honestly I don't think its worth visiting the Boardwalk if you are going to take a bus to get there and back. Its not that interesting (unless you are going to Jelly Rolls or something and enjoy that).

 

[Bostonbeans99]

If your visiting Epcot or Hollywood Studios, you can (walk) or ride boat to the Boardwalk. If you park at Beach Club or Yacht Club
you can ride boat across the Lake to Boardwalk also. When we stayed at Boardwalk in 2016, my favorite part was riding boat back to Boardwalk and seeing the Boardwalk sign all lit up! Not to mention the lights illuminating the Palm trees along the way to the Swan/Dolphin