Valet and BWV

[connorlevismom]

If I am a DVC member, does that mean when I stay at BWV, I get to use the valet for free? Is it that perk just for people that are visiting the resorts and not staying in them?

Kristine

 

[Dean]

If I am a DVC member, does that mean when I stay at BWV, I get to use the valet for free? Is it that perk just for people that are visiting the resorts and not staying in them?

Kristine

It means any DVC member can use the valet parking at any time whether they're staying on property at all or not.

 

[junior27]

Hi there,

Can I ask some stupid questions. We've only just joined DVC so don't know all the ins and outs.

1 What are the benefits of valet parking?

2 What would be an appropriate tip?

3 Do you tip the person who retrieves your car, the person who parks it, or both?

Sorry to be so daft.

John

 

[Granny]

Hi there,

Can I ask some stupid questions. We've only just joined DVC so don't know all the ins and outs.

1 What are the benefits of valet parking?

The benefits of valet parking are:

• You don't have to find a place to self-park

• If you're lugging things from the grocery store or a trip to DTD you are exiting right at the front entrance where bell services can assist you (or you at least have a shorter walk from your vehicle)

• The valet attendant bringing your car will have the air conditioner or heater on, thus making the car more comfortable when getting in
  
• It's just flat easy to use...just hop out of the car and tell the attendant your name and you're set to go!
  

Others will tell you that they would never leave their car in another person's hands. To each their own, but we really enjoy the valet parking perk.

2 What would be an appropriate tip?

I think most people tip about $2 - $3.

3 Do you tip the person who retrieves your car, the person who parks it, or both?

You definitely tip the person who retrieves your car. Others, including ourselves, also tip on drop off though that's not "expected". Personally, we tip $3 each way and more if they provide any additional service.

 

[dallasdisneymommy]

Do you show them your DVC card when you drop off so that they know not to charge you?

 

[DebbieB]

When I've stayed at BWV, they never asked to see my card, they can see I'm a member by the parking permit. Sometimes they will ask if I'm a member but don't ask to see the card.

I usually use valet when I arrive so that I can go in and check-in without worrying about parking the car and also the night before I check-out so that they can put the luggage right into the car. The only other times are if it's raining or if I can't find a space in self-parking. I usually tip $2 on return. I'll tip on drop-off it they are quick, but not when I'm standing there waiting for someone to give me the claim check when they are not busy (which happens often).

 

[junior27]

Thank you for your replies and advice.

John

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

You may want to have your card ready the first time you arrive just in case they ask for it. After that, it will be on the parking pass.

 

[Deb & Bill]

According to DVC, you can use valet parking at DVC resorts even if you are not staying on the property. But they also say you are not supposed to use valet parking at the resorts to visit the theme parks. Only for visiting the resort.