Hi Amy! Thanks for bringing your question to us here at planDisney! Some of my favorite dining experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort can be found in the
Disney Resort Collections hotels; my family loves that we can even schedule a character meal on a day when we won't be visiting a theme park and still get a feel for Disney magic! Our favorite resort character dining experience is breakfast at
Toppolino's Terrace in
Disney's Riviera Resort where Mickey and friends greet their guests a la Art in a Riviera-inspired rooftop setting! Check it out if you get the chance!
Amy, you are more than welcome to enjoy complimentary
parking at the Disney Resort Hotel where you have a dining reservation during your meal, but because longer-term resort parking is reserved for Guests staying at the resort, you are asked to relocate your car once you have finished enjoying your meal. To park at the resort where you have a reservation is a piece of cake; you will just need to show proof of your reservation to the security guard at the gate entrance to the resort. Depending on parking availability, they may give you a pass for a certain amount of time for parking during your meal. You can then drive right in, park, dine, and enjoy your time exploring the resort!
And since we are dishing about dining, have you heard that the
dining plans have returned in 2024? As you plan for your meals and snacks for your upcoming vacation, be sure to check out all the delicious details to see if a dining plan might be right for your family!
Amy, I hope this has been helpful and that you come back to
planDisney anytime with more of your vacation planning questions! We're always happy to help!
Adventure Awaits,
Alison