Valet Parking at Monorail Resorts

[Sammie]

Resorts do limit the amount of time spent in valet for thier guests. Nor do they usually enforce time limits on guests dining or shopping. However using valet does not supercede the policy of not providing park access for nonresort guests.

Now the catch, is are you going to tell them what you plan to do. If you go to valet and ask can I park in valet and spend the day at the park, they "should" tell you no, as that is the actual policy.

However we all know that at Disney on any given day you will be given a multitude of answers to the same question. However that does not change the policy.

During peak times, nonresident guests have been turned away from valet and directed to the TTC to park.

So it depends on whether one wishes to be honest and upfront, or see what they can get away with.

If the policy did not exist, there would be no signs stated said policy at the entrace to monorail and Epcot resorts.

 

[Got Quattro?]

CR Resort Fan 4 Life....i see from you Maple Leafs sig, you are a hockey fan.

I was in toronto last summer. My mens team (iam 35 and have played since i was 8) won the st. louis league we are in and went to toronto for a tourney. You have a beutifull city. We were out by the airport and the 5 rinks complex, but went downtown a lot.

back on topic.....parking at a resort is like holding the stick on defense. Clearly a penalty, but it happens a lot. If you can do it and not get caught...it gives you a leg up. when you get caught, you back off from doing it.

parking iss the same....the penalty is the towe away, but untill i get towed...i am going to do it on the rare occasion i need to. the advantage is worth the risk.

it is better to ask for forgivenes, then ask for permission.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

The signs, the emails, will discourage the casual park guest from clogging up the lats...but like anything...if you know what you are doing....you can do a lot more than is "written".

So what your staying is the casual guests should not do this, but it's ok for people who have done it in the past? Personally no one should be doing that because we have shown WDW has rules saying valet parking is only meant to be used while at the Resort, if your only going there for an ADR.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life....i see from you Maple Leafs sig, you are a hockey fan.

I was in toronto last summer. My mens team (iam 35 and have played since i was 8) won the st. louis league we are in and went to toronto for a tourney. You have a beutifull city. We were out by the airport and the 5 rinks complex, but went downtown a lot.

I am happy you enjoyed Toronto and think it's a beautiful city.

 

[maxiesmom]

I will never understand why people think it is ok to break rules, as long as they don't get caught. And on top of that, why it is cool to look down on those who advocate following the rules.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I will never understand why people think it is ok to break rules, as long as they don't get caught. And on top of that, why it is cool to look down on those who advocate following the rules.

Perfectly said.....

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Perfectly said.....

I agree.

 

[mickaholic4077]

I'm just relating my actual experience here,so I don't expect any flames. On December 31st,2005,I had a breakfast ADR at Ohana. I was staying off-site. I pulled up at the Poly. They checked my name and waved me through. I valet parked(for free,since I had a handicapped sticker),ate breakfast(delicious!!)and continued on to the MK. I returned to The Poly at around 2 in the morning,retrieved my car,and went back to my hotel.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I'm just relating my actual experience here,so I don't expect any flames. On December 31st,2005,I had a breakfast ADR at Ohana. I was staying off-site. I pulled up at the Poly. They checked my name and waved me through. I valet parked(for free,since I had a handicapped sticker),ate breakfast(delicious!!)and continued on to the MK. I returned to The Poly at around 2 in the morning,retrieved my car,and went back to my hotel.

I am not flaming you, I am just curious if you did not have a handicap sticker would you have parked at the TTC and walked to the Polynesian?

 

[mickaholic4077]

I would have had free parking because I am a DDE card holder(even though the DDE card wasn't valid on NYE,it would have given me free parking),so either way,I would have had free parking.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

That is okay, when I stay at CR in December, I am going to valet my car, for FREE b/c mom has a HC sticker, and we aren't going to move it again until we moved ourselves to AKL, so there will be one less space for the rule breakers . Then I am going over to AKL and valet park for FREE again until check out after my wonderful breakfast at BOMA

Suzanne

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would have had free parking because I am a DDE card holder(even though the DDE card wasn't valid on NYE,it would have given me free parking),so either way,I would have had free parking.

So what you're saying is you could also get free parking at the TTC with the handicap sticker if you were staying offsite and because of the DDE card expect for New Years Eve.

That is okay, when I stay at CR in December, I am going to valet my car, for FREE b/c mom has a HC sticker, and we aren't going to move it again until we moved ourselves to AKL, so there will be one less space for the rule breakers . Then I am going over to AKL and valet park for FREE again until check out after my wonderful breakfast at BOMA

Suzanne

 

[PlainJane]

So what you're saying is you could also get free parking at the TTC with the handicap sticker if you were staying offsite and because of the DDE card expect for New Years Eve.

A HC sticker only gets you free parking if you valet park. If you were to park at the TCC center you would be fined the same as all non-resort guests. I'm not sure if the DDE experience card will get you free parking at the theme parks.

 

[Poly Pal]

Hmmm...Disney charges the same amount for Valet Parking whether you are an overnight resort guest or just stopping by to shop or dine....the charge is $10 per DAY. Seems like they should charge by the hour if they want to discourage guests from parking at the resorts on their way to the parks.

We often valet at the Boardwalk to dine at Spoodles, play the arcade games along the water front and yes, we are guilty of actually popping into EPCOT through the International Gateway while our car is with the Boardwalk valet. Also, if we valet the same day at the Polynesian (where we stay), then there is no additional charge to valet park at the other Disney resorts on that day. Frankly, I do not see a difference between spending the evening at the Boardwalk or spending it 1,000 feet away in World Showcase when we valet at the Boardwalk.

 

[joenan88]

I am pretty upset with this thread..it seems to me that people are trying to use the deluxe properties ammenities without paying for them. My husband and I are paying a lot of money for two rooms at The Polynesian because I wanted the ammenities the resort offered for my family, next Sat 11/3-10. I shouldn't have to wait with crowds to use the monorail because people can't park where they are supposed to. I heard people come to the Polynesian at night to watch fireworks on the beach..I have no problem with that BUT the guests should be the only ones on the lounge chairs..again it is an ammenity I am paying for!

I hope this isn't two harsh but if you were paying what I am for my family vacation you would feel the same way!

 

[dannyh23]

I am pretty upset with this thread..it seems to me that people are trying to use the deluxe properties ammenities without paying for them. My husband and I are paying a lot of money for two rooms at The Polynesian because I wanted the ammenities the resort offered for my family, next Sat 11/3-10. I shouldn't have to wait with crowds to use the monorail because people can't park where they are supposed to. I heard people come to the Polynesian at night to watch fireworks on the beach..I have no problem with that BUT the guests should be the only ones on the lounge chairs..again it is an ammenity I am paying for!

I hope this isn't two harsh but if you were paying what I am for my family vacation you would feel the same way!

ok... take this advice for what it's worth... Be prepared -- you will have a crowded monorail -- filled with people that aren't staying at the Poly. Other guests will be visiting your resort, your pool area, your beach, etc. and they won't all be staying at the Poly. You may also encounter DVC members staying at another resort that will be swimming in the Poly pool.

The only special thing that you are entitled to at the Poly is your room -- that's it. Have a great trip, and don't let those things bother you!

 

[dizzknee3]

ok... take this advice for what it's worth... Be prepared -- you will have a crowded monorail -- filled with people that aren't staying at the Poly. Other guests will be visiting your resort, your pool area, your beach, etc. and they won't all be staying at the Poly. You may also encounter DVC members staying at another resort that will be swimming in the Poly pool.

The only special thing that you are entitled to at the Poly is your room -- that's it. Have a great trip, and don't let those things bother you!

That is not true. She is entitled to more than that! As far as I know, the pool is supposed to be for resort guests only and the Monorail is for Poly resort guests and other monorail resort guests. Am I wrong? Though I do think that DVC members are allowed to use the pool but no one else. It bothers me also that people who don't stay at the deluxes, that I save very hard for, think they can use all the amenities. It is not supposed to be allowed.

 

[dannyh23]

That is not true. She is entitled to more than that! As far as I know, the pool is supposed to be for resort guests only and the Monorail is for Poly resort guests and other monorail resort guests. Am I wrong? Though I do think that DVC members are allowed to use the pool but no one else. It bothers me also that people who don't stay at the deluxes, that I save very hard for, think they can use all the amenities. It is not supposed to be allowed.

Anyone can ride the monorail. It doesn't matter if they are staying at the Poly or Pop or offsite. Anyone can ride the busses/boats to/from the Poly as well.

From past threads, many guests (even off-siters) hang out around the beach, around the pool, etc. DVC members will be in the pool, and yes, others will "sneak" in too. Doesn't make it right, but it happens...

 

[kribit]

I am pretty upset with this thread..it seems to me that people are trying to use the deluxe properties ammenities without paying for them. My husband and I are paying a lot of money for two rooms at The Polynesian because I wanted the ammenities the resort offered for my family, next Sat 11/3-10. I shouldn't have to wait with crowds to use the monorail because people can't park where they are supposed to. I heard people come to the Polynesian at night to watch fireworks on the beach..I have no problem with that BUT the guests should be the only ones on the lounge chairs..again it is an ammenity I am paying for!

I hope this isn't two harsh but if you were paying what I am for my family vacation you would feel the same way!

Ummm...in my case I'm staying AKL Concierge so I'm paying for similary priced amenities. I think people are getting upset over a question that I simply did not know the answer to.

Personally, I have more to worry about in my life than whether or not someone is taking a parking spot. Good Lord, people need to take a breather and think about what is important.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Anyone can ride the monorail. It doesn't matter if they are staying at the Poly or Pop or offsite. Anyone can ride the busses/boats to/from the Poly as well.

From past threads, many guests (even off-siters) hang out around the beach, around the pool, etc. DVC members will be in the pool, and yes, others will "sneak" in too. Doesn't make it right, but it happens...

Off topic....but this is why resort guests need wrist bands that are checked daily.

 

[dizzknee3]

Anyone can ride the monorail. It doesn't matter if they are staying at the Poly or Pop or offsite. Anyone can ride the busses/boats to/from the Poly as well.

From past threads, many guests (even off-siters) hang out around the beach, around the pool, etc. DVC members will be in the pool, and yes, others will "sneak" in too. Doesn't make it right, but it happens...

Hmm.. Thats interesting to know.. I know that anyone can ride the monorail from the TTC but I was always under the impression that the resort monorail was for resort guests only. I know years ago they used to check Resort keys before you could board the buses! Those were the days! LOL