This is a transportation question, but not sure this would be the best place to ask

[MinnieDiva]

We're flying in to MCO at about 5:30pm and would like to head straight to MK to catch the parade and fireworks before closing. We're staying at the Swan, and while I'm aware that we have to pay a parking fee there, anyone know if we'll be charged to park at the TTC since we're staying "on site sort-of". We already have tickets so it would be far faster to go straight there instead of checking in and taking a bus.

TIA!

 

[vicki_c]

If you haven't yet checked into the Swan, you will have to pay. You may be able to get your parking fee back by asking at the Swan, but no guarantee.

 

[Alesia]

If you haven't yet checked into the Swan, you will have to pay. You may be able to get your parking fee back by asking at the Swan, but no guarantee.

^Correct, and yes, this is the best place to ask

 

[Applemomma]

Yup...what they said. Not sure about the Swan but at the other resorts once you check in you're given a parking pass to display in your vehicle's window. Without that the parking attendant at the TTC wouldn't know you were staying on property.

 

[MinnieDiva]

Thanks!!

 

[GrnMtnMan]

Just to clarify: Swan and Dolphin guests get free parking at the parks. Unless things have changed since my last stay there, you show your room key at the parking toll booth and are allowed in for free.

Your kink is that you want to go straight to the MK parking lot before checking in? If so, I bet you'll have to pay for the parking at teh mK lot.

In any case, it might be a better idea to go straight to the Swan and park...give it to the valets, just for the first night. Then take the bus straight to the MK bus stop....this part might be slow, but the ride back to the Swan after the night activities will likely be quicker. You could check-in to the hotel after you get back from the MK.

 

[Alesia]

Even if you check in at the swan before heading to MK, you should still have plenty of time to catch the parade and fireworks, especially if you take the bus.