Welcome Home, Richard! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney and more importantly, thank you for your service to our country! I'm always so excited to meet other
Disney Vacation Club Members--it's a highlight of my day for sure. You must be packing your bags with your arrival at
Walt Disney World Resort just a few short days away, so let's get right down to business!
There are so many great benefits to DVC Membership, from discounted Annual Passes to exclusive Member events and lounges. I was really excited to hear last week's news that a new Member Lounge will be opening at
Magic Kingdom Park--it will be a great spot to relax for a bit during a busy day in the park!
One really terrific perk is complimentary parking at the four theme parks for Members staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel using their DVC Membership. This benefit is tied to the resort stay, not the Membership, so unfortunately you will not receive the free parking when you are staying at Shades of Green. But don't fret! This resort does offer complimentary bus transportation for Guests to whisk you to the parks so you can avoid dealing with parking altogether!
Another option is to use rideshare to get from Point A to Point B--there are always drivers available and the fares tend to be quite reasonable. For a more magical transportation choice, the
Minnie Van service can be booked through the Lyft app. These polka-dotted vehicles are driven by Cast Members and come equipped with car seats if you have little ones in tow.
Richard, I'm sorry this wasn't the answer you were hoping for, but I am quite sure that you'll have a simply wonderful time at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Thanks again for visiting planDisney, and please come see us anytime if we can help with other vacation planning questions.
Stay Magical!
Susan