Hi, Dianne!
It is great news that you will be visiting a Walt Disney World theme park. You must be so excited to be planning your trip!
If you are a guest at one of the
Walt Disney World Resort hotels, standard
parking is complimentary. Simply show your MagicBand when entering the lot, and a cast member will scan your band and direct you to the parking area. While standard parking is complimentary, there will be a charge for preferred parking (puts you closer to the main gate).
Guests who are not staying on property will pay a daily parking fee when arriving at the theme park parking lot. You can choose between standard parking or upgraded preferred parking. You will only need to
pay one time a day, so keep you receipt if you take a mid-day break or if you plan to park hop.
Make sure to remember where you park your car! The parking lots are huge and all the cars look alike after a while. Either jot down your section and row, or if you have a camera or smart phone, snap a quick picture of the sign at the end of your row. Believe me - I am speaking from experience - it is no fun to misplace your car at the end of a long day in the parks! THAT is a mistake you make only once!
Wishing you a magical stay in Walt Disney World!
Cathy