resort parking (other resort to stay) for visit severely disabled guest

[razster]

Hi All,
We will have a severely disabled member of our group who won't be able to do much park time, but loves the resorts just to look around and grab quick service etc. Nice way to pass time relaxed in the cool. However, I've read that although we are resort guests on property elsewhere they won't let us park at the other resorts even for limited times. With their disability there's no way we can take them to TTC or Springs etc on a bus and out to a resort and back again. But if the guards won't let us in I guess this is not going to be possible? They have DAS and disabled placard but again I guess irrelevant to resort parking policy. Can any of you offer advice or tips I'm maybe missing?

Thanks!!

 

[Lewisc]

Valet park. Combine a resort vist with a table service meal. Disabled spots might be occupied. Valet may be your best option

Disney transportation can accomodate disabled guests. If Buses won't work park at the TTC monorail to resorts. Park at DHS boat or skyliner.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Guests with disabled placards/lic plates are eligible to get complimentary valet parking at all Disney resorts that offer valet. Valet parking is always a bit more 'available' than regular guest parking, since it's normally separate and a paid item. I believe valet is offered at the deluxe resorts, deluxe villas, and Coronado Springs.

 

[Disneydawg74]

Are you all going to this resort (I assume this because you are looking to park) and parking or are you dropping off your severely disabled group member? If you’re looking to park, I don’t think that’s possible at any of the resorts near the parks.

Oops, forgot about valet parking, sorry, but glad others remembered

 

[lanejudy]

You can park at any resort with an ADR, so that might help. The resorts that limit parking are those close to parks and I think all have valet parking available which is free with HA plates/placard.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Correct, you are not allowed to park at a resort to just look around if you are not a guest of that specific resort. You cannot even be dropped off at a resort if you are not a guest of that resort. There is no exception for disabilities. Resorts with good access to parks (monorail, skyliner, boats) are most likely to enforce this rule.

If you have an ADR you will be allowed to park at that resort for a few hours around the time of your ADR so that is what I would do.

 

[Best Aunt]

Minnie Vans might be an option. They can take you to a hotel even if you are not staying there and do not have a restaurant reservation. But I don't know if that's something you want to spend money on.

There are some Minnie Vans which are handicapped accessible (if that's the right term) but I don't know anything about them, and I don't know if that's something your group would need.

 

[Marrila]

Minnie Vans might be an option. They can take you to a hotel even if you are not staying there and do not have a restaurant reservation. But I don't know if that's something you want to spend money on.

There are some Minnie Vans which are handicapped accessible (if that's the right term) but I don't know anything about them, and I don't know if that's something your group would need.

We have used the handicapped accessible Minnie Vans recently. The driver lowers a platform down to the ground, and the the wheelchair is pushed or scooter is driven onto the platform. The driver raises it back up. My husband chose to stay in his wheelchair during the ride, but there is also the option to transfer to a seat.
They did a good job of securing the wheelchair.
On arrival the platform is lowered and off you go.
They are pricey, but we loved the accessibility they provide. We used them for dinner reservations. Door to door service from our resort to any other resort and then home again. And yes, they go to parks too.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Correct, you are not allowed to park at a resort to just look around if you are not a guest of that specific resort. You cannot even be dropped off at a resort if you are not a guest of that resort. There is no exception for disabilities. Resorts with good access to parks (monorail, skyliner, boats) are most likely to enforce this rule.

We have recent experiences at CR and BW where we didn't have ADRs, told the guard we were going to valet park, and they told us to go ahead to the valet area. I've heard other resorts have been similar for valet requests, especially those for disabled guests.

 

[Disneydawg74]

If all you are doing is visiting the resort, this should be fine. If some are planning to go to a park from there while some visit the resort, probably not

 

[CarolynFH]

Hi All,
We will have a severely disabled member of our group who won't be able to do much park time, but loves the resorts just to look around and grab quick service etc. Nice way to pass time relaxed in the cool. However, I've read that although we are resort guests on property elsewhere they won't let us park at the other resorts even for limited times. With their disability there's no way we can take them to TTC or Springs etc on a bus and out to a resort and back again. But if the guards won't let us in I guess this is not going to be possible? They have DAS and disabled placard but again I guess irrelevant to resort parking policy. Can any of you offer advice or tips I'm maybe missing?

Thanks!!

I’d ask your question on the disABILITIES forum. Some of the posts here are from knowledgeable people who post there too, but you’ll get a lot of specialized information there.

 

[Dug720]

If all you are doing is visiting the resort, this should be fine. If some are planning to go to a park from there while some visit the resort, probably not

But the problem with this is, there are people who would be planning to go to a park and say they were just going to visit the resort - and the guard has no way to know which is which. The bad seeds ruin it for everyone.

 

[gottalovepluto]

We have recent experiences at CR and BW where we didn't have ADRs, told the guard we were going to valet park, and they told us to go ahead to the valet area. I've heard other resorts have been similar for valet requests, especially those for disabled guests.

If all you are doing is visiting the resort, this should be fine. If some are planning to go to a park from there while some visit the resort, probably not

For all the reports of people allowed in, there are those turned away. The officially policy is no. Whether it is enforced in that moment varies. (Especially because OP is dealing with a disability they need to be aware the official policy is no & anything else is a gamble.)

OP, I'm going to second @CarolynFH and recommend hitting up the disABILTIES board. There a lot of very helpful folks there!

 

[razster]

Thank you all for your kind and informative responses. I’ve taken onboard all kind advice and will also post over on disABILITIES as recommended. Have a good evening.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Hope you have a very enjoyable trip!