As if the White House is going to tell The Bob-sey Twins to rescind the parking fees... sheesh!
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News WDW Resorts to add fees for parking
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
No way...what's your wager?
You shouldn't believe everything you read on the web
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
MuteSuperstar
Well-Known Member
Haha I'm sitting here watching the NCAA tournament all day and am not even betting anything, so I'll pass on this.
If we are both at WDW when I cave and go back in 10 years, I'll reserve a spot to buy you a $15 Citrus Swirl.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
PR gaffe protocol...they'll be back...
But I do have to wonder if the main stream media is picking up on this? Facebook and twitter gripes are like gnats on an elephant hide...
OMG... couldn't handle the flak for less than 2 days!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Haha I'm sitting here watching the NCAA tournament all day and am not even betting anything, so I'll pass on this.
If we are both at WDW when I cave and go back in 10 years, I'll reserve a spot to buy a $15 Citrus Swirl.
...deal
IanDLBZF
Well-Known Member
Not every hotel does this.
Especially the official WDW site...
RobbinsDad
Well-Known Member
Swolphin does include regular discounts for specific groups (AAA, government, etc.) seen at other Marriott resorts, including a teacher's discounted rate. I've priced it a couple of times and it's usually about 15% off.
*Edited* My bad, it's Starwood not Marriott.
Yes it reverted to the current policy. Was it ever updated to reflect the pay to park policy? I honestly just don’t remember anymore.
You know what else is missing from that page? Free theme park parking for resort guests!!!
"Theme Parks
Guests pay one fee for a parking pass good all day at all 4 theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. Our special preferred parking lots are located conveniently close to the theme park entrances.
- Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45 per day
- Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $22 per day
- Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer - $27 per day
Passholder Parking Standard self-parking is complimentary for Annual Passholders, Premium Passholders and Disney Premier Passport holders.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For your convenience, a number of ChargePoint charging stations are now available in parking lots at Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and Disney Springs. Arriving Guests may ask a Cast Member for directions to these charge ports, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Epcot: 4 stations at the front of the Journey Parking Lot
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park: 4 stations in the Medical Parking Lot
- Disney Springs: 6 stations: 3 on the 5th floor of the Orange Garage and 3 on the 5th floor of the Lime Garage
To use this service, you will need a credit card or a pre-ordered ChargePoint card—available at chargepoint.com. The cost to charge at these stations is $0.35 per kilowatt hour, with a minimum service amount of $1.50. Charging will stop once the vehicle’s battery is fully charged. ChargePoint will “ping” the owners to alert them when their car is ready."
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DougK
Well-Known Member
Well my post said MANY not EVERY.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
yes, it was definitely updated to show the new pay policy
IanDLBZF
Well-Known Member
So it seems it may not end up going forward after all.
Parking fee canceled but resort fees raised.
Brad Bishop
Well-Known Member
If someone is going to defend resort fees then if they start charging a mandatory transportation fee of, say, $20/day then you really can't complain about that, either. It'd be the same thing from the Pixie Dusters:
- Disney is a business!
- The buses cost money to run!
- They'll use this money to improve transportation across the resort! (show me how the increases have improved the Monorails would be my retort)
- The driver's need to get paid!
As someone else noted about the Swan and Dolphin: I, too, was tricked twice long ago (the 2nd time was because I had forgotten their practice) and it'd kind of crappy to go and think you're getting a room for $150/night (plus ridiculous FL taxes which is a whole other conversation) but end up paying $20/day to park your car and another $25/day for "resort fees" to cover stuff you're not using (weight room, pool, etc) So, your $150 good deal is squashed by nonsense fees.
I remembered the 2nd time and never went back.
Again, I get a parking fee in a crowded metropolitan area where land is scarce as well as parking spaces. I don't get it at WDW where land is plentiful.
If it isn't a mistake, it looks like they've killed the resort guest exemption from theme park parking charges. It's no longer on the "Parking" page they just updated.Parking fee canceled but resort fees raised.
So they'll get their $22 bucks from everyone who drives to the theme parks, resort guest or not!