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Parking for free

jaques21

jaques21

Active Member
As far as not paying parking for the day we could probably help you with that a ton of ways. Now parking overnight is a little harder unless you do leave the car in general parking lots and walk to your hotel.

I am ashamed of how some of you responded, but to each there own. Have a great time at Disney World and finish that semester!
 
larryz

larryz

I'm Just A Tourist!
Premium Member
danyoung56 said:
I think it's rude to the point of loonytunes for people to jump on with their assumptions about the OP's motivations. Why can't the advice just be "you can try this but it's unethical, or you could try this but you might get your car towed", etc. The assumption that he's trying to beat the system is just ludicrous. He just asked a question about trying to save a bit of money. Very rude, very uncool.
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Maybe if he hadn't said
WondersOfLife said:
Hey!

Is there any place at Disney World where you think I could get away with parking for free for 4 nights and be able to get to Disney Springs?
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we'd be more sympathetic.
 
WondersOfLife

WondersOfLife

Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
Original Poster
I found Hilton on TripAdvisor for over half of the price off online. I booked it not realizing there was a parking fee. The reservation does not allow me to cancel with a refund, I called both lines. I came here asking if it was possible to just park somewhere else for free. The answer in short terms was simply "no." Thanks, my loving community for your positive advice. I appreciate it.
 
jaklgreen

jaklgreen

Well-Known Member
WondersOfLife said:
I found Hilton on TripAdvisor for over half of the price off online. I booked it not realizing there was a parking fee. The reservation does not allow me to cancel with a refund, I called both lines. I came here asking if it was possible to just park somewhere else for free. The answer in short terms was simply "no." Thanks, my loving community for your positive advice. I appreciate it.
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You can ask at the hotel when you get there if they will waive the fee. If you get someone sympathetic they might do it for you. But chances are since you paid so little for the room they will want to make their money somehow.
 
D

Disney Stine

Active Member
The many rude responses are uncalled for. OP is 19 years old, for goodness sakes! Why do people jump down throats before having a mature conversation? I guess it's easy to show your true colors when you're behind a computer screen.

Unfortunately, I do agree that paying the parking fee is just something you should do. If not for the hassle of shuffling back and forth between the car parking lot and your hotel, do it for the peace of mind that you know your car is safe.
If you want to try to save the money that you'll be stuck paying for your car, try these things:
-if you have family or friends with a Sam's Club or BJs membership, buy discounted Disney giftcards that can be used for park tickets (if not already bought) and/or food!
-drink free iced tap water at any quick service location - skip the soda! Take advantage of coke around the world for your soda fix!
-split the parking fee with whoever is staying in your room (it's not fair for only you to pay!)
-most quick service dining meals can be purchased "a la carte" - meaning you can easily save $2 on not having your cheese burger with french fries.
-check online for what quick service meals are big enough to share for 2 people. Sometimes it's cheaper to share and yet still feel full.
-save on not buying souvenirs. Sorry, but a lot of the stuff is the same every year, so you can always get it later on when you have some money - especially since many park items are on their website available for purchase. Wait until you have more money to buy these.

And just have fun!
 
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tampabrad

Active Member
Welcome to adulthood. Time to put on your big boy pants, suck it up butter cup and read the fine print.

I hope you realize that going to WDW is not a cure all. Your problems will still be there when you return. Instead of a vacation that is apparently draining your finances, take advantage of your student health services and get whatever professional help you need. Graduate, get a job and a paycheck, then take your vacations.

If you absolutely must go to WDW and feel the need to "get away " with free parking, park at a Disney resort, Disney springs or a local shopping center. But, assume the responsibility if your car gets towed, broken into or worse, stolen. All you're are doing is adding more streets to yourself.

Good luck and have fun.
 

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