Do you plan on getting to the park early? This year we went on Memorial weekend and got there at 9:10am (park opened at 9) and we were parked about 5 spaces past the preferred parking area. This past weekend we got there about 10:30am (park opened at 9) and were about 2 rows away from preferred. So, if you plan on getting there fairly early I would recommend saving your money and just walking the extra steps.