Resort Parking

[SueM in MN]

Sue, have you visited the AKL & parked in the handicapped parking lot? It is just to the left of the lobby entrance, & you can see the resort.

Yes, we did park there. We visited there in March and I may have been remembering the WL parking twice since it is more familiar. We stayed at WL, but visited AKL. It's also possible that they have a different handicapped parking area for day visitors than registered guests.
I do know for sure that the handicapped parking at AKL was far enough away from the building that my FIL sat down and rested his knees and hips on the bench outside the entrance door before we went in. When we left, DH got our van and drove up to the unloading/registration area so FIL wouldn't have to walk.

 

[Andrew015]

Well I lied... the last one is my second to last post. I just couldn't resist this one.
Manning

You say you obey only the rules you like. You should be glad you have rules and laws. If you don't think so, go to some of those countries that have only the law of revenge. It ain't pretty.

I'll tell ya what. I'm not opposed to the idea of "an eye for an eye." In countries where they cut off a hand for stealing, you don't find too many people robbing anything from anyone. Heck in California, you can get away with 2 felonies before much of any action comes your way. And for the part about breaking rules: yes I break rules when I feel they violate my rights. And if a group of famous people called "the Founding Fathers" followed all the rules, and obeyed what the Crown said, We'd be flying a Union Jack.
Another one for Manning

Parking has always has been for resort guests. Before you challenge me on that one, let me point out that I have been going to Disney since March of 1972 and I know you couldn't have been going any earlier than 1984.

To clarify, my parents have been going once - twice a year since 72' , and according to them, you could park at any resort, providing you were a WDW guest. And that is correct by the way. I was not wrong on that. In other words, if you were staying at the Poly, and wanted to park at the Contemp, that was perfectly acceptable, as long as you were staying at another disney resort.

 

[AF Brenda]

yes I break rules when I feel they violate my rights.

Terrific, you're a Constitutional scholar also!! What wonderful accomplishments for one so young.

Could you please point out to me where you have a "right" to parking space?

Thank you!

 

[Andrew015]

Sure thing Brenda. Your right to a parking space doesn't exsist. Remember.. parking is banned everywhere according to this board right?

 

[colleen costello]

Hi folks. Can you fill me in a bit more on handicapped parking? Once a year we travel with my Mom, who has a bad knee and pretty serious asthma. Every step really counts for her, until we can get to the spot where you rent the cart or wheelchair. Unfortunately, the handicapped spaces at many places in WDW are BAD -- not close at all. It seemed like 10 miles from the handicapped drop-off area to the gate at AK where you rent the wheelchair. Anyway, what is the view on handicapped spots? Are they "unique" to a resort or can any WDW guest take any one of these spots?
We visited WL one morning last March, for example, and wound up being taken by van to BW for the DVC talk. Never did any staff suggest we would be towed while over at Boardwalk. Also, if Mom wants to visit the resorts (a favorite pastime as there is air-conditioning and she can last longer) she can NOT keep switching parking spots -- it's too much walking. We might park at BCV (our home resort) and take a bus, or maybe visit the Poly to eat and then yes, ride the monorail around.

Any input? My husband usually parks the van and drops Mom off but we could certainly pay the valets if those handicapped spots are closer. Also, anyone know what handicapped parking is like at the TTC? I think that one fact missing in all this debate is that WDW's handicapped parking is so woefully bad as to leave folks with limited mobility looking for any way to save a few steps! And for heart/lung patients who can't be out in the heat too long, waiting for a bus is not a great option!

 

[MarkMichaels]

A couple of posts ago, I actually thought Andrew at least understood the moral majoritys position. Then, he had to start typing again.

I'm not sure what your argument with Manning is, you both say the same thing, resort parking is only for resort guests. I don't know if you used to be able to park at CR for the day. I do know what today's rule is. Its just recently that the 3 hour rule has gone into effect, you can still visit and resort hop, but someone at Disney deemed 3 hours was enough due to the overcrowding of certain resort parking lots.

I'm pretty sure our "Founding Fathers" had more serious complaints than which stall to keep their horse in, but heck if you want to cede from the Disney Union, go ahead and park where you want at Universal. Quote 'I guess I'm too attached to my 1st amendment rights, and when you take one away, you can take them all away', you are correct, parking is not a first ammendment right, 'but its the same principle.' Which side of the fence are you standing on, from this post to your last post you have been standing on the fence leaning whichever way the wind blows.

And, since we all seem to agree that we all need rules and laws, you said yourself, 'an eye for an eye", should Disney impound your car for violating their rule?

Let us know when you make up your mind Andrew, you either hate the rule but agree that breaking it is wrong or you hate the rule and will continue to do as you please. (What the majority of us calls wrong) I think you are a very lucky young man who has had opportunities most of the world will never get. I had to wait until I was 30 and could afford to pay my own way to go. My wifes parents nor mine could take a trip like that. Now, I go twice a year. At the same time I'm concerned with your perception of right and wrong and that its ok to do as you please, I hope I'm not putting that notion in my childrens head by taking them to Disney so often.

 

[Andrew015]

My side has been clear since post # 1: I hate the rule and will continue to do as I wish.

 

[MarkMichaels]

I think its sad that your parents have brought you up with these beliefs. When a government makes a law or a business makes a policy, right or wrong, you cannot ignore them. Our society grants you the priveledge of being able to speak out against them and work for changing them, but frowns upon those who cheat the system.

 

[Eeyore1954]

Originally posted by Andrew015
My side has been clear since post # 1: I hate the rule and will continue to do as I wish.

That is a very sad commentary and statement. One can only hope that as you mature you will come to realize the value of rules and the necessity for people to follow the rules (or suffer the consequences of breaking them). However, in some cases, it takes a drastic outcome, such as having one's car towed & impounded, to make the person realize they need to obey the rules like everyone else.

As people mature, they often learn two important lessons. 1) There are always rules -- everywhere. We may not like them, but it's almost always in our best interest to follow them. 2) Things change, including the rules. Change is not always pleasant and we may not agree with the changes.

In this case, Disney has changed. We may agree or disagree with that change, but this is the new reality. It is heartening to see that even though everyone may not agree with it, most people will choose to follow the rules. It's unfortunate that a few people will break them possibly leading to more changes in the future.

 

[Patrick IL.]

OK guys I think most have expressed thier opinion on this. I feel we have reached impass. Feel free to start a debate on this subject on our Debate board should you wish too, this is the Resort board.
Patrick