Bpmorley
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That's not what the OP is saying. What if you don't like to make reservations, which we never do.
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Non-Security Cast Members at Resort Security Stands trying to Better Collect Parking Fees
- Thread starter David M
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That's not what the OP is saying. What if you don't like to make reservations, which we never do.
JaxFLBear
Well-Known Member
What happened to the OP was against Disney's policy for day guests.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/parking/
Bpmorley
Well-Known Member
Maybe I read it wrong, but the OP says they were denied parking at AKL where they wanted to eat. Am I reading that wrong?
Bpmorley
Well-Known Member
That's not what the OP is saying.
JaxFLBear
Well-Known Member
The CM that denied the OP entry into the resort went AGAINST Disney's policy on resort parking for day guests.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
The OP’s experience is not current Disney policy. Day guests should not be charged for parking.
There are missing details that don’t explain why the OP was denied parking.
Disney has always had the right and occasionally enforced the ability to deny parking when not holding a resort or restaurant reservation.
JaxFLBear
Well-Known Member
Most posts I've seen when someone was denied parking were typically for MK or Epcot area resorts which have limited parking to begin with.
disneymillionaire
New Member
We went to Animal Kingdom Lodge twice during our last trip (Oct 17-18) - once to dine at Boma and once to pick up a pair of sunglasses we left behind. Both times security just waived us through - didn't ask name or ask to see Magic Band.
YankeeMouse
Well-Known Member
Making it easy to visit resorts like AKL or WL is good business. If you aren't allowed to park there to look around at the beautiful lobbies then you might forgo visiting there, not wanting the hassle of bus transportation...and may never pay a hefty price to stay at these deluxe resorts.
RollerCoaster
Well-Known Member
That type of setup is typical for convention hotels or hotels that charge parking by the hour.
There are simpler solutions that don't require redesigning the entrance and exits to the resort or as much equipment.
If they don't want to charge upon entry. They could do as they do now inquire why you're visiting and inform you upon exit they require a hotel parking permit (magic band or ticket) or a paid parking ticket. Drop offs and transportation vehicles could be handed a time based exit ticket upon entry (valid for so many minutes).
Parking exit tickets could be purchased at an automated kiosk or hotel front desk. Restaurants could also sell or give out parking exit tickets to diners.
Automated machines could collect the tickets on exit.
How does Disney enforce parking fees for hotel guests? Simple... require that all cars parked in their lots between the hours of 3:00 am and 5:00 am display a valid permit on dash and tow offending vehicles.
Another even easier solution. Hand everyone a ticket upon entry and require that the ticket be paid or validated before exit. The first 20 minutes could be free for drop offs and transportation vehicles. The timestamped ticket will force hotel guests to settle tabs and restaurant guests to actually make a purchase.
RollerCoaster
Well-Known Member
The hotels are not tourist attractions. They're not setup to be one, nor do they have the facilities to accommodate outside non-hotel guests in large numbers. They're primarily there for those who stay in them, attend an event, or dine in a restaurant. If you're not doing one of those three things then you should not be there.
There is not a single Disney hotel that is worth visiting to just look around. I've seen some spectacular hotels around the world, but Disney doesn't have a single property that deserves that sort of attention.
There's a simpler solution. Have RCID implement a tollway system on the roads of WDW, then hook up with SunPass and charge people using Toll-By-Plate.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
I think many would disagree with you on that.
I would have to respectfully say you are wrong.
Bpmorley
Well-Known Member
Then what's going to stop another CM from doing the same thing on another random day/resort?
Bpmorley
Well-Known Member
Agreed. But in the past I've been told that I could not park at the Contemporary, even though I had a reservation, because there was a Christmas party that night. Then they had to nerve to try and charge me for the missed reservation.
Disney has many hits, but there are some misses. But there is significantly more good than bad.
I have to disagree 100% with you post, they definitely are attractions, as each hotel is very different and interactive, it is a lot of fun to resort hop and see what they all offer
disneyflush
Well-Known Member
Your equation underestimates nostalgia but Disney's sure doesn't.
Casper Gutman
Well-Known Member
Is it just possible that the hastily-instituted, unclear new pay-to-park rule is being implemented imperfectly and unevenly across the resorts? That various managers and CMs, with little direction from above beyond the demand to collect more fees, are doing their best with mixed results? This seems especially likely, since parking has always been handled somewhat differently from one resort to another.
It seems particularly silly to declare that a poster didn’t experience what they thought they experienced because it runs counter to the publicly available version of the rules. Confusion has often ruled the day at WDW, after all.
It seems particularly silly to declare that a poster didn’t experience what they thought they experienced because it runs counter to the publicly available version of the rules. Confusion has often ruled the day at WDW, after all.