Hi there, Phil! Thank you so much for coming back to planDisney with your vacation questions, we appreciate that you trust us to answer them.
A few years ago, I began renting a car on all my Walt Disney World vacations. Once I realized how much time I had been wasting waiting on buses to arrive and transport me around the property, I never went back! So, I have
parked in a LOT of different places around WDW.
When you have a confirmed dining reservation, you are allowed to park at that resort for a maximum of three hours. This gives you enough time to check-in, eat, take some photos, and possibly take a mosey through the resort’s gift shop. If you took slightly longer, I’m sure it would be fine.
One of my favorite resort dining locations is
Olivia’s Café, at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. This is a hidden gem! No matter the meal, I promise you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend the Banana Bread French Toast for breakfast, or the Caesar Salad with shrimp for lunch. I have never been disappointed with Captain Wahoo’s Catch of the Day, either. Plus, I have been able to secure same-day reservations here often.
I hope you have a wonderful visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Happy Traveling,
Tracy