[obxgal]

Originally Posted by circletrack

They charge your credit card a fee now for skipping reservations. Too many people making them and not showing up, making it tough on the restaurants.

I think that's a great ideal considering how some people try to beat the system.

[joldnol]

Stay away from the parks until January

[Greg Nelson]

we go to Islamorada on the first

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

we go to Islamorada on the first

oops, take me with you

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Make reservation, get past guard, skip reservation, take monorail to parks, cost to park nothing.

Good thought...BUT...there is a $10 fee per person if you dont show up.....so you might as well eat if your gonna pay anyway.....must cancel 24 hours prior to release that fee...

good try thought.....

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Very good suggestion! Where do you make a reservation and which hotel? thanks again!!

We love...love..love Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Best country breakfast anywhere.....$16.99 per adults and after breakfast...take the boat to Magic Kingdom or the buses to any of the other parks...

We do it all the time....

[kstew43]

another....way....sort of a pain....but absolutly FREE

Park at Downtown Disney...Disney Springs....They have parking garages now...then walk to the Bus and take the Bus to any Hotel, then take the Hotel bus to any Park.

Bus, Bus then park "an hour or so travel time"....but FREE

[Fraugoofy]

If I stay at a Disney hotel can I park there for free?

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

If I stay at a Disney hotel can I park there for free?

that cost big bucks.....

[outahere]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

If I stay at a Disney hotel can I park there for free?

Yes, you park for free at any Disney resort as long as you are a registered guest at that resort. You also have free parking at any of the parks if you are staying at any Disney resort. The Swan, Dolphin, Ritz and Four Seasons, along with the hotels near Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) are not Disney resorts.

If you have an annual, or seasonal pass, parking is free at the parks.

[Retiring]

If you plan to go often I suggest an annual pass such as the Disney Platinum Pass for FL residents. You can park hop on the same day, no blackout dates, unlimited parking, plus some other stuff.


https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/fl...older-program/

[asianthree]

Since this is your first trip, I would stay on property figure out best price for your tickets. Epcot would be my first choice. If you do like Disney, then figure out if you would like to go back, and what pass would be be for you

[Greg Nelson]

Looks like Epcot with breakfast first! thank-yous

[Sable99]

I hope its okay if I ask a question on this thread. But, this thread has interested me as I haven't been to Disney for many, many years.

Today, a Michigan friend invited me to Disney for a day while I'm in TV in December. Her family has a two week timeshare at Disney. So, it will be two couples and one adult daughter who will be home for Christmas from Brazil.

She thought the best day would be December 15 as they have reservations for a nice restaurant in Epcot that evening. She wants to meet me somewhere on 4 and they will lead me to their timeshare parking.

What would be the best way for me to get a day pass? I am not a Florida resident but I own a home in TV and have my tax statement, VCCD statements, property management statement, etc. Would that qualify me for a Florida day pass? Or, would it be better to use AAA or Sam's Club?

I am so excited as I'm usually in TV with my 91 year old mother and 87 year old aunt and they aren't able to walk the parks anymore! I'm going to leave them for the day at our pool with my soon to be 11 month old puppy!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[RVRoadie]

You can get a "taste" of Disney at the newly refurbished Disney Springs (used to be Downtown Disney). Free parking and no admissions. I've heard the Rainforest is a great place to eat. Lot's to see, and I think they still have a free boat ride on the lake. It'll be Disney prices, but nowhere near what you would spend going into the parks.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/de...isney-springs/