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WDW Parking Fees Poll
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UncleMike101
Well-Known Member
What honks me off is that if Disney get away with this, because the Disney going Public doesn't raise enough of a stink, they will merrily continue to shove it to us.
Apathy is tantamount to approval of their actions.
AshaNeOmah
Well-Known Member
I need another option:
"No, it effects me but I don't plan to. I don't think that's going to mater."
"No, it effects me but I don't plan to. I don't think that's going to mater."
POLY LOVER
Well-Known Member
Apathy is the worst thing of all.
Raineman
Well-Known Member
This whole thing is getting blown out of proportion. I realize that other increases in costs that have already happened have made people frustrated and this maybe put them over the edge, but come on. Anyone that regularly blows hundreds of dollars on Disney merch or hard ticketed events every time they spend a week at WDW has no right to complain-no one is forcing you to buy all those pins and t shirts and go to the events that cost extra. Cut back on the souvenirs and cupcake parties and your parking is covered.
EricsBiscuit
Well-Known Member
I'm an AP but I would rather they just lift the rate a little for everyone. I hate fees that should be included in the room rate. Disney has always stood out from other hotel operators because they didn't nickel and dime you with hidden fees. Staying off site looks appealing to the untrained eye but when you factor in all the fees some hotels charge, it's not that much you're "saving."
eliza61nyc
Well-Known Member
for me it's not about the cost being "covered". First of all I'm a dvc member so parking is free. I object to outrageous totally unnecessary fees. I don't appreciate it when banks do it, I don't appreciate it when my 401k manager charges me extra on my portfolio if I make a change, I don't pay it when airlines try to do it.
I most certainly have a right to complain, I am the consumer. first of all I don't "blow" my money, I work hard for it and expect a fair exchange when I part with it.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
It does affect me and I still don't care. Disney can charge whatever they want and I'll pay it until I don't feel like I'm getting my money's worth anymore. I still do.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
It makes me sad to read things like that. I spent the last four nights at Wyndham Bonnet Creek and it was fine. The staff was courteous and the room was pretty clean and the facilities were pretty nice. Then, on our last night, we had dinner at Boma. I walked into the Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby and instantly regretted that I wasn't staying there. I'm bummed when I hear about people losing the "magic."
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
I contacted Disney. I demanded a refund on my brand new annual pass. They gave me a "one time only exception." They lost $905. That might sound cheap but I wonder how many others got refunds.
While i see this as Disney taking away yet another onsite perk, as they have over the last two decades i have been going to WDW. this one to me is worse. instead of a gradual increase in parking, they have jumped in head first. parking is even one of the features i have always used when talking about WDW with others about the differences with WDW and other theme parks. but not only did they implement the charge but went all in with it. why not phase it in? start with an increase in valet parking (a choice to be charged) then later start with a much smaller fee 3-5$. it fees like someone made the decision and said "lets get all we can get". instead of looking like a company saying "we are making big investments in our parks over the next couple years and need some extra capital" it just looks like a big money grab. i usually am a big defender of Disney but this does seem a little overboard.
eliza61nyc
Well-Known Member
I think for many it's a "combination" of things. park prices increasing, poor park offerings (although, I am encouraged by the new things finally happening) and park overcrowding and finally this.
also many other places have jumped on the "family" vacation band wagon. cruises, all inclusives have all really stepped up their game.
the problem with Disney is that they are forcing many of their returning customers to change the way they vacation every year to get the "magic" I do drive when I'm at the world, now I'm forced to either outlay more cash or vacation in a way I don't want. that effects me, vacations are the time when I do want to control my ability to enjoy myself.
Lastly, I can't help but feeling "what's next"
UncleMike101
Well-Known Member
My post from another thread with an update;
OK........
Is the WDW website screwing up again or is this for real??????
The Parking information page now (3/16/18 11:10 Eastern) states:
Resort Hotels
Standard self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $25 per day.
I have it up on two separate taps from two different links and It's the same on both.
Edit: I closed both tabs and re entered the WDW web site.
I searched for "Resort Parking" and under the heading of Resort Hotels is the following;
Resort Hotels
Standard self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $25 per day.
Can anyone confirm or deny??????
OK........
Is the WDW website screwing up again or is this for real??????
The Parking information page now (3/16/18 11:10 Eastern) states:
Resort Hotels
Standard self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $25 per day.
I have it up on two separate taps from two different links and It's the same on both.
Edit: I closed both tabs and re entered the WDW web site.
I searched for "Resort Parking" and under the heading of Resort Hotels is the following;
Resort Hotels
Standard self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $25 per day.
Can anyone confirm or deny??????
tonymu
Premium Member
When I click on a resort, I tried 6, it says new policy in effect starting March 21 they are charging. When I click the link below that or search on their site for parking it is back to saying it is complimentary!
UncleMike101
Well-Known Member
Maybe someone in the IT dept. at Disney has had a brain hemorrhage and doesn't know what's going on..............
tonymu
Premium Member
Yesterday both pages were in sync. Strange. Seems like they would want to have both pages, saying the same thing. Nothing like creating more angst on an already hot topic!