Just when you thought there was no more money to be made in the parking lots

[ptaylor]

We've had parking price increases, premium parking, massively overpriced EV charging, and now Disney has found a new way to make money in the parking lots.

What's next, PhotoPass in the parking lot?

And yes, the poor CM's are holding menus and showing them to the passers buy.

 

[RandomPrincess]

Do they have coffee? I could see this being useful.

 

[jaklgreen]

I have no problem with this. They are providing a service, not just charging you out of hand. If you don't want a drink from them, then don't buy it. What's the big deal?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Do they have coffee or Margaritas? I could see this being useful.

FTFY

 

[RandomPrincess]

FTFY

yum!

 

[twebber55]

I have no problem with this. They are providing a service, not just charging you out of hand. If you don't want a drink from them, then don't buy it. What's the big deal?

agreed

 

[ABQ]

I suppose it's only useful on the way out of the park? Monorail and ferry are both no food an drink allowed, are they not?

 

[wdrive]

I have no problem with this. They are providing a service, not just charging you out of hand. If you don't want a drink from them, then don't buy it. What's the big deal?

The parked golf cart I feel is the problem. If it was a more permanent structure or even just a drinks cart from the parks I'd feel a lot better about it.

 

[FerretAfros]

I have no problem with the concept, but the execution is remarkably terrible. A golf cart with a stenciled sign is really the best they could come up with?

Too bad there isn't an attractive food truck on property that isn't operating on a regular basis. Oh wait...

And for the record, this isn't the first time Disney has tried to monetize the time spent in the parking lot. DLR's Toy Story parking lot has frequently had ODV carts ever since the lot first opened circa 2010, including some that sell park tickets to bypass the long lines at the Esplanade

 

[jt04]

I really like the food stands at the value resort bus stops. Helps eliminate the problem of getting back tired and figuring out dinner or lunch. Best idea at the value resorts ever.

 

[epcotWSC]

If they're not forcing you to pay it, then who cares? If people can't wait until they get into the park to buy food, then so be it. Their money, not mine.

 

[jaklgreen]

The parked golf cart I feel is the problem. If it was a more permanent structure or even just a drinks cart from the parks I'd feel a lot better about it.

I think this is a quick way of them to get drinks and snacks out at a busy time of year. I have no issues with the golf cart. I love WDW and have been going for the last 20 years. I guess I do not see things like that and freak out that Disney has ruined my vacation or has lost all of its appeal because they put up a temporary spot at busy times.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Good idea, executed at a level far below Disney standards... it's a used golf course beer cart. I would guess this setup allows them to react more quickly to different areas of the parking lot as crowds shift. The standard Disney ODVC with a standing umbrella would be infinitely more aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Bolt]

We've had parking price increases, premium parking, massively overpriced EV charging, and now Disney has found a new way to make money in the parking lots.

What's next, PhotoPass in the parking lot?

And yes, the poor CM's are holding menus and showing them to the passers buy.

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The offerings available prior to a park open is always so limited so I'd welcome this.

 

[MisterPenguin]

This is just a stop gap until you can order a drink and snacks anywhere on the property and it's delivered by a drone.

 

[MissM]

Forget drinks and snacks in the parking lot. What they need are TRASH CANS. Man, the parking lot is ALWAYS a mess with garbage people just leave in the parking spaces. And I get it because no one wants to carry the trash on the tram to the TTC to throw it away. Such a silly oversight not to have trash cans at least at the tram stops. I can only imagine snack/drink carts will make this problem worse.

 

[Communicore]

Darn, I thought they added cabanas in the parking lot!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

They should also have sunscreen, phone charging cables, and beer. Maybe they can get 7-11 to sponsor the "Konvenience Karts".

 

[Princess Leia]

If this was a food truck, I'd be a little more impressed. It's not a bad idea, but like the cabanas, the execution was poor. It serves a need, but could definitely be spruced a bit (or a lot).

 

[Andrew C]

I think the golf carts fit the "parking lot theme" of this parking lot perfectly...