HauntedMansionFLA
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My sister in law told me it’s cheaper to go travel Europe than WDW which is crazy.
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News WDW Resorts to add fees for parking
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John park hopper
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I called Univesal last year and asked why they charge for parking I was told they are up front wth the parking charge where as Disney charges more for the room as the parking fee is all ready included in the room rate. Now, if what I was told is true (some posted I said it was fact) If what I was told is true again IF ----it appears Disney will be double charging for parking. Make your own call on this
PS We are taking an Alaskan cruise this year rather than go back to Disny this year.
I think its now established that Disney has finally done something to infuriate pretty much everyone. All the prior stuff that were "optional" charges for the most part were exactly that, a choice. This isnt a choice and when they add on resort fees in the near future and figure a way to start tying FPs to resort stays and not passes and charge anyone not staying on a resort property for FPs, then they will pretty much put the nail int he coffin for many. All they did with this and you know its coming soon, resort fees, is make regular visitors, AP holders, etc move off property. I was about to book a memorial day weekend trip and was looking at AP discount rooms on property, but, Ive found better rates at Swalphin, Bonnet Creek, and Springs hotels. And I get EMH with Swalphin and Springs. Though the caveat to booking Springs and getting the 60 day window, is you have to book through Disney. LOL Whatever, I found the same rooms on undercover and Expedia MUCH cheaper than Disney, so Ill deal with the 30 day window on FPs, use the EMH if necessary, pay less, and get a better room. And when they start attaching the FPs to room reservations and not passes, Ill let my APs lapse and just not go as often if at all. Sure, I know Disney wont miss me and wont care, but, I have a feeling this is going to be the opinion of many Out of town AP holders who drive down 7 or 8 times a year for long weekends and what not. They are hurting their own cause. With the parks in such dissaray, paying higher prices, more charges, etc. You cant give less and charge more for long because eventually the people who spend the money catch on.
Weather_Lady
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It is. DH and I spent 10 days traveling around Scotland last fall, visiting five different cities, touring all the historical sites and eating fabulously, and even with the added airfare and the generally high prices for things in the UK, it cost us less than a trip of comparable length at WDW would have.
Willow_Sapphire
Member
How is this practice fair to those who don't cheat the 60-day Fastpass window for resort guests? Why are people still able to keep Fastpass reservations for room nights that they canceled? Basically what you're saying is that they have no problem with reducing Fastpass availability for everyone just because they don't want to pay for parking? I get that the fee introduction is kind of a kick in the pants, but that's not an excuse to cheat in such an awful way. I've been on the phone and e-mail with Guest Services this morning to make sure they know about this loophole and that they should fix it.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Sold ours last year after one final bad experience- and with all the stuff Disney has pulled this year I'm happy I did it as i sold at a modest profit.
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
Weather_Lady
Well-Known Member
They surely know about it -- it's been going on for years. Google "Disney throwaway room" and you'll see discussion and debate extending back over the entire life of the internet. I know people who've done it -- book a [relatively] cheap tent site at Fort Wilderness Campground to get MagicBands, free parking, 180+10 ADR booking ability, earlier access to FP+, and free parking (until next week, anyway), only go there to check in and check out, stay at a luxury hotel offsite that offers more amenities than a Disney deluxe for half the price, and still pay, in total, less than you would for a Disney moderate.
Willow_Sapphire
Member
I had no idea until this morning, I would have never thought to search for Disney throwaway rooms because I try to assume the best in people. Serves me right, I guess. : (
Thegreatgoofini13
New Member
Disney rooms are very basic the only reason to pay the outrageous prices for a basic room was for the scenery and amenities. Now that we have to pay extra for those perks.....the rooms become extremely overpriced rooms you can get anywhere in Orlando.....the resort fees were built in to the $300 per night for a room worth $75. We are annual passholder and stay on property about 4 weeks total throughout the year in deifferent levels from standard to deluxe resorts equating to upwards of 10k.....we will stay in different hotels and save half that this year.....no way in hell I'm paying for parking and resort fees when they were already included...this is just greed! $3 water when I could when I can buy a whole case... Disney makes plenty of profit without nickel amd diming their loyal guests...enough is enough!!!!!
Mainahman
Well-Known Member
its on my corp discount list from my employer so its still pretty cheap!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
It's technically not...which means if this started at all they'd nip it in the bud with fees or visits from the Orange County sheriffs
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I agree with everything you said...except buying water. Zephryllus (sp?) is drained from the bad end of the swamp.
bunnyman
Well-Known Member
Totally agree, and have been saying the same thing for some time. In this day and age of reward points and other like programs you really have to evaluate what you're getting now from a Disney resort stay. Even the lower end chains have free newspapers, coffee, and some sort of breakfast even if it's continental. For all a person's loyalty to continued stays on Disney property (as a non-DVC guest) you get a grand total of nothing out of them. If I added up the number of nights I've stayed in Disney hotels I'd probably shock myself, and realize how many free nights and other discounts I'd have amassed with chains. I've generally held my nose and booked with Disney as you see an all-in rate and tell yourself about the wonderful benefits you're getting by staying on property. Now they take away parking and charge you for that, and those wonderful Extra Magic Hours have been whittled down quite a bit over the years. Transportation...it's getting to be about as reliable as the NY City MTA; they even realize that as they've introduced the for fee Minnie Vans for people who need to get someplace in a realistic fashion. I hate to see what the next shoe to drop will be.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
If I had to bet...I'd go with that thought too
21stamps
Well-Known Member
Those people need to plan my vacations. I don’t know how they’re saving thousands by doing Europe instead!
Monorail_Red_77
Well-Known Member
Correct. There is signage on level 2 of orange garage that states "no overnight parking allowed. All cars subject to Towing after 3am."
That gives you a few hours to get back to your car after Springs closes at either 12am or 1am depending on time of year.
I'm sure they have all entrances covered from parking areas. I just typically use Orange most of the time.
21stamps
Well-Known Member
I read people say that on this site, and I don’t understand it.
Agree. That’s how it should be.
Weather_Lady
Well-Known Member
I only see it as dishonest if they're canceling or reducing the stay after they initially book it. (e.g., booking for a week, making a week's worth of FP+ and ADRs, and then knocking it down to a 1-day stay or even cancelling altogether after they're within the 30-day window). On the other hand, if they're going to book and pay for the room/site for their whole vacation length but just not stay there (which is what my acquaintances do), that's their choice, and to the extent they're taking advantage of amenities, they've paid for them.