Hiya Amanda!
Welcome to planDisney, and thank you so much for sending us this magical question. I got to bring my car on my last trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, and what a game changer it was! I absolutely love using complimentary Disney Transportation as they sure are great after a long park day, but being able to get around the theme parks whenever you want is so convenient.
Regarding
parking at the Resorts, day parking is typically available to Guests enjoying select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreational experiences at the Resorts. Overnight parking is available for 25$, but this is intended for Guests sleeping at the Resort with their own vehicle. In this case, I would recommend simply parking at the theme parks as parking is complimentary for Disney Resort hotel Guests. Otherwise, it would be the same price as overnight parking at the Resort hotels. Then, your parents can
take the tram back to their car, and you can use
complimentary theme park transportation!
Now, Amanda, have you heard the news? The
My Disney Experience mobile app recently released a new feature called "
Car Locator," which allows you to save the location of your car on the My Disney Experience mobile app. Indeed, the parking lots at the theme parks are pretty big, and although each row is marked with numbers and characters, it can be so easy to forget to check! Thanks to the Car Locator, you can simply save the location in your app and use it later to find your car. To use it, log into the My Disney Experience mobile app and click on the three-line menu at the bottom right of your screen. Then, scroll below the boxes and click on "Car Locator." All you will have to do then is follow the instructions, and voilà! You are all set for a full day of magic-making at the theme parks.
I hope this was helpful, Amanda, and that you and your Ohana will have the best day ever on your next Disney vacation. If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your trip, please don't hesitate to reach back out. You're as welcome as can be!
Have a magical day,
Ariane