food IS a theme park
Disney World hotels come with a whole lot of perks — including free parking for guests.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
This is also true if you’ve got an Advance Dining Reservation for one of the many restaurants at the hotels. And, while Disney welcomes anyone to their hotels, whether they’re staying there or not, that doesn’t mean that just anyone can pull up and park at them. In fact, there are some Disney World hotels that will ALWAYS crack down on the parking rules — no matter what.
There’s a lot to think about when planning your trip to Disney World. But we bet, out of all of the possible things swimming in your head, there’s one you haven’t thought of: parking.
Parking lot
We know it’s not the most magical thought when it comes to visiting Disney World, but it can be an important one. And so, to help you out with this, we’ve created a map of the most CHAOTIC places to park in Disney World so you can avoid or prepare.
Disney World is huge; with four theme parks, two water parks, multiple golf courses, a shopping and dining district, and over 25 resort hotels, it can be easy to get lost.
Welcome to Disney World!
But don’t worry! That is why Disney World offers free transportation all around the property in the form of buses, monorails, the Skyliner, and watercraft! We go to Disney World every day, and we know how important it is to be efficient and make the most of your vacation days. We have tried every transportation hack, but these eight are our favorites.
Unfortunately, price increases are part of being a Disney World fanatic.
Cinderella Castle
Every once in a while, Disney World will raise prices on things like hotel rooms, theme parks tickets, or our favorite snacks. It’s just something that we’ve all had to learn to deal with over the years as vacations get more expensive. And now, another price increase is going to affect your next trip!
Who doesn’t love a few — or a SLEW of!!! — GREAT tips for their Disney World vacation? We sure do. But something we love even more is letting YOU in on them!
“I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!”
So, here’s the scoop… If you’re looking for a starter list, we also invite you to watch our DFB YouTube video featuring 50 NEW Tips for 2024 right here. And if you’re looking for more ways to REALLY add some ease to your trip, you can get into the nitty gritty right here with 50 EASY Tricks for Your 2024 Disney World Trip! All of these Disney World tips and tricks have three things in common: they’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re hard won from our team members on the ground in Disney World every single day.
Disney has announced several price increases today, and now there’s another one that will apply to you if you’re driving to Disney World.
Parking
It just got more expensive to park at the Disney World theme parks! [Read more…]
Walking through a parking lot at Disney World can feel like being stranded in the desert.
So! Much! Space!
Alright, maybe that’s a little dramatic. Still, though, the parking lots are huge, it can take up to 10 minutes to get to and from your parked car, and the asphalt combined with the hot Florida sun has a strange way of making you feel like a cookie in a way-too-hot oven. It isn’t fun. However, that’s where the trams come in and save the day! Well, that’s where they come in and save the day in some cases. Let’s talk about it!
A Disney World vacation really isn’t complete without a trip to the huge shopping and dining district, Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
You don’t need a park ticket to go inside Disney Springs, and once you’re there you can choose from dozens of excellent restaurants, go shopping at Disney and non-Disney stores alike, and enjoy live music and entertainment. But we have to warn you that it can sometimes be tricky to park at the Springs — when it’s crowded (such as in the evenings and on weekends), finding a parking spot is not always easy. If you want to skip the hassle, you can use valet parking instead — but there are a few things you need to know about this service before you go. [Read more…]
You’ve survived the “Are we there yets” and “Don’t make me turn this thing arounds!” Time to reward yourself by driving under the Walt Disney World welcome arch!
Welcome to Disney World!
Now that you’ve got your car into the “Most Magical Place On Earth,” it’s time to think about the un-magical side of this Disney World vacation — PARKING.
There can be a lot of unexpected problems that come up during your Disney World vacation.
Tram to the Transportation and Ticket Center
The weather can cause ride closures, you could forget your phone charger at the hotel, or someone in your group could get sick. Many of these issues you can plan for ahead of time and find solutions, which we like to help you out with! So, we want to talk about another unexpected problem you might run into in Disney World, and how to handle it.
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