Hi, April!
Parking at the Walt Disney World theme parks is paid on a daily basis upon arrival. You have two options: Standard Parking and Preferred Parking. Preferred is more expensive, but puts you closer to the main gates of the theme park you are visiting.
Parking fees are paid just one time a day. Keep your receipt and present it if you
hop theme parks or take a mid-day break and return to your original theme park.
If you are a guest of
Disney Resort hotel, Standard Parking is complimentary at the theme parks. Show your
MagicBand when arriving at the parking lots. Your band will be scanned, and a friendly cast member will direct you to the parking area.
Once parked, please make note of your parking section and aisle number. The parking lots are huge and at the end of the day, you do not want to be searching for your car (believe me, speaking from experience, this is not a fun thing to do!)
Wishing you a magical visit to Walt Disney World!
Cathy