Family with Mickey balloons at Grand Floridian; Asian; mother; father siblings
  • On Feb 13, 2025
    Cheryl from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Is one allowed to park at a resort without a dining reservation or pick-up food order?

    Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Cheryl! (And...as a fellow Texan - HOWDY!)

    Welcome to planDisney! We are DELIGHTED you stopped by and consider it an honor to help you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World. I know you are counting down the days to see and experience what Mickey and his pals have planned for you. We know you are going to have the most MAGICAL time ever!

    To answer your question, I wanted to let you know that guests are only allowed to park at a Disney Resort if they have a current resort reservation, a dining reservation at a table-service location, or a reservation for any Enchanting Extras, like horseback riding at Fort Wilderness Resort. These parking rules are in place to manage crowds and keep spaces available for those staying at the resorts.

    HOWEVER, you are still welcome to visit different resorts using Disney transportation, such as buses, boats, or the monorail from the Disney theme parks and Disney Springs. Many guests enjoy resort hopping to explore unique theming, dine at restaurants, or experience special holiday decorations. For example, one of my favorite things to do when I visit Disney World with my family is to take the monorail around to the Grand Floridian, the Contemporary, and the Polynesian during the Christmas season to look at all of the festive decorations. 

    As you continue to plan, I highly recommend you check out the Disney Parks Blog for the latest and greatest information regarding all things Disney! Mickey and his pals are planning some AWESOME surprises for you, and we don't want you to miss a thing.

    If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help in any way!

    Have a MAGICAL day!

    Wes
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Meet the Panelist: Wes, Texas

Woo Hoo!  I am so excited to help plan your next Disney vacation! Since I have experienced Disney in all stages of family life (I have FIVE Tigger-ific kids), in all times of the year, and on a tight budget, I have learned to create Disney magic every trip! Learn More About Wes

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