I was wondering if anyone has actually contacted Disney and complained about the new parking fees. If so, what was their reply?
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Complained About New Parking Fees
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HouCuseChickie
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I know my parents did. They are FL resident APs and are retired. They travel a lot, but being retired, they look closely at costs. My dad said he got a canned response with all that will be coming soon. In other words, we’re adding all of this great stuff that you’ll be missing if you don’t renew your passes vs directly addressing their complaints.
I mean they knew people weren’t going to like it.
A few of the previous posts shared "form letters" they received in response. In my case, I "mentioned" (to the point of complaining) to "managers" on 2 separate trips. The general response was that it was policy and not different to what any other hotel in the near vicinity was doing. One of the managers even cited the Swolphin and Bonnet Creek.
Edited to say: I really wasn't looking to create a scene. I knew there wasn't much they could do. Just wanted to be counted in the "how many people brought up the parking charges" equation at their next meeting.
Edited to say: I really wasn't looking to create a scene. I knew there wasn't much they could do. Just wanted to be counted in the "how many people brought up the parking charges" equation at their next meeting.
John park hopper
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Sent an email to Disney complaining about the parking fee. Got a call from Disney rep simple thanking me for my input and a general conversation about my long history of going to Disney. he deflected any of my direct comments about the fee pretty much what I expected
Goofyernmost
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Stating verbally that you "dislike" the fee accomplishes nothing. Not giving them money and making sure that they know that the reason is because of it... will give it a much stronger message.
Yeah...I get that. You have to pick and chose your battles. I'm not going to war over $19 or $24. Not going to war over resort fees either.
Goofyernmost
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That's up to you. I took the money away years ago when I felt that I was being picked up by the ankles and having every single penny extracted from my pockets. I have a very low tolerance for price gouging. Nothing there, other then the parks, is worth the money and I will not give anymore to them. What you do is your business, but, to me some battles are worth fighting.
To me...every battle is not....otherwise I'd still be fighting for ticket books.
Your prerogative....I haven't
Goofyernmost
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I agree, as is your prerogative to do otherwise. Do as you please. I have no say or interest in anyone doing anything other then what they want. However, my telling you and others what I would do or what I have done is as much of a legitimate discussion point as any other.
Agree. It's choice...no right or wrong.
A little anecdote.... I remember going to see GnR opening for Motley Crue in 1987 at the Hollywood Sportatorium (before GnR hit big).....my ticket cost about $8......fast forward....me and the Mrs are going to see Journey and Def Leppard in FLL in August of this year and I spent about $380 for a pair of tickets. Plus I will pay for parking, overpriced beer and probably a $10 pretzel.
You want to fight a windmill Don?.......feel free.
PeakSeason
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Despite all of the discussions about the new parking fees, I didn't realize that resort parking isn't free to AP holders. We pay for parking at almost every place we vacation, so it's no biggie as far as I'm concerned, but I had previously assumed it didn't apply to AP holders since AP's include free parking.
I wonder if we were charged on our June trip. I never reviewed my room charges.
PeakSeason
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I laughed at it before I scrolled down and saw the caption. It's funnier just all on it's own.
When a penny costs one and a half cents to make.....Loonies and toonies....(My wife is from Toronto). Yeah baffles the mind.
HouCuseChickie
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It's all on this page. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/parking/ Rather than say that complimentary parking isn't extended to AP holders, they specify who will not be charged. My parents have stayed 3 or 4 times since this was implemented and have been charged for parking each time. I mean, I get that lots of places charge for parking, but it's always going to sting when something previously "free" becomes an extra charge. Beyond that, I know a number of my FL AP holder friends were pretty ticked off. The issue has been debated enough, so I'm not going to get into it, but at this point it just is what it is.
Chef Mickey
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Please enjoy our parks and hotel amenities. We'll take your feedback and provide it to the appropriate people who will ignore it.
Those fees aren't going away.
Those fees aren't going away.