Hello Regina and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel where it's our absolute pleasure to assist you with your plans to visit the magic of Walt Disney World Resort.
It certainly sounds like you've already made some great plans for your upcoming Disney trip and I would say that utilising the Disney Theme Park
Parking lots is a super smart idea and as I expect you already know - parking is complimentary for all Guests staying in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel or for those Guests visiting from offsite there is a
pay-once per-day parking fee.
To the best of my current knowledge I don't believe parking lots are closed off after certain times, but to be extra sure of up to date information I suggest confirming with a Cast Member any parking lot regulations on your day of visit. Plus I also thought you may find these
Directions and Parking - Frequently Asked Questions to be an extra useful resource and my top parking tip is to be sure to take a quick snap on your cell phone of your exact parking location before enjoying your Disney day!
My family just loves using the
Walt Disney World Water Transportation and I'm happy to share that the general rule of thumb for all
Disney Resort Transportation is that the service begins around 45 minutes prior to Park opening and up until approximately 1 hour after. However the smooth sailing and general safety of water taxis and ferries is always gauged by both water and weather conditions which means they can at times be variable.
Have a great Disney day.
~ Jane