Hello Barbara! Welcome to planDisney! It's great to have you here with us. I'm excited to help you with your first question. Since you're visiting the
Walt Disney World Resort later this month, let's get right to your question.
As you may already know, Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels, including Disney's Contemporary Resort,
can park their cars overnight for free. The process to avail of this service is quite simple- on your arrival, inform the security Cast Member that you are checking in that day and show them a piece of official ID. I like to keep my booking confirmation number handy in case they ask for it, although most of the time they already have the names of all the Guests checking in that day. You can park your car at any available spot after that.
If your room is all set and you have a room card or a
MagicBand+ linked to your reservation through
My Disney Experience, entering the parking lot is a breeze! You'll have your own dedicated lane where you can just scan your room card or MagicBand+. Then, like magic, the doors will open up for you to enter and start your adventure! How cool is that?
I've got a bonus tip just for you! So, if you want to park your car closer to the Garden rooms, just go past the
Bay Lake Tower parking lot. You'll find a lot just outside the Garden wing, behind the Convention Center. Trust me, after a long day of all the park fun and walking miles and miles, you'll be grateful for the closer parking spot!
Barbara, I'm so excited to hear you and your family are going on a trip soon! I'm sure it's going to be a tremendous experience.
Let us know if you have any questions or need help with planning. We're here to help make your adventure unforgettable!
Cheers
Nilson