News Round Up 2018

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Probably looking at about $25.

Thanks I kinda figured it was that as it seems the norm price charged in the hotel industry.

 

[dlavender]

I think it would have to be high.

Wonder if it would include CR.

How many locals would park at CR for $5 or $10 (ex) when going to and from MK, if that became an option?

Heck it's like $35 to get premier parking at the MK lot.

After HEA the boats and monorails are insane.

If I could park at CR for $25 and go to the MK, I would.

Even though we can park for free with our AP, I would definitely pay the $25, even $35 for the convenience of walking and not having to deal with the transportation to and from the TTC with our double stroller!

Given this, I suspect CR will have a resort only structure when this comes about.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

So many hotels charge parking fees -- this wouldn't surprise me at all. Wonder if they'd comp DVC members?

 

[jade1]

Probably looking at about $25.

CR will be packed for that price IMO.

 

[jade1]

If I could park at CR for $25 and go to the MK, I would.

Even though we can park for free with our AP, I would definitely pay the $25, even $35 for the convenience of walking and not having to deal with the transportation to and from the TTC with our double stroller!

Given this, I suspect CR will have a resort only structure when this comes about.

Yep agreed.

And anybody paying to park at MK would be insane not to choose CR instead of the MK lot.

 

[rteetz]

CR will be packed for that price IMO.

I would think they’d still ask for a resort reservation or ADR in order to park there.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I would abhor both parking fees or resort fees but to look at parking fees for a 9-day stay would be $225. The rental car deal we got from Costco for an intermediate was just under $200. That would be quite annoying to pay more in just parking fees than the price of the rental car which already includes fees and taxes.

 

[bookbabe626]

I wonder if AP holders will get free resort parking as part of this change? That would be an easy perk for Disney to add...

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

So many hotels charge parking fees -- this wouldn't surprise me at all. Wonder if they'd comp DVC members?

Most charge based on location especially when parking is a premium due to space available. Unless Disney is finding that there are not enough parking spaces at all of their resorts because too many people are opting to park there it's just a way to make money. As far as I know it's only certain resorts have this issue of parking spaces.

 

[rteetz]

News

A permit was filed for the Cirque theater at Disney Springs that expires in January 2020.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Most charge based on location especially when parking is a premium due to space available. Unless Disney is finding that there are not enough parking spaces at all of their resorts because too many people are opting to park there it's just a way to make money. As far as I know it's only certain resorts have this issue of parking spaces.

We're BLT owners and stay there for our longer annual trips -- I'd assume it makes a difference there given MK proximity.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Most charge based on location especially when parking is a premium due to space available. Unless Disney is finding that there are not enough parking spaces at all of their resorts because too many people are opting to park there it's just a way to make money. As far as I know it's only certain resorts have this issue of parking spaces.

That's true - and they could have different rates for Deluxe / Mod / Value or Monorail / Gondola / Bus only hotels (so All Star Music is $15 but the Contemporary is $45 or whatever)

 

[jade1]

So many hotels charge parking fees -- this wouldn't surprise me at all. Wonder if they'd comp DVC members?

Be nice.

Heck I could see a local paying $25 at WL instead of the MK lot and having those boats to WL after HEA, and maybe a Geyser Point beverage of course.

 

[mikebb]

CR will be packed for that price IMO.

Therein lies the risk of going to just paid parking and maybe not still validating a resort stay as well. I would park at CR to go to MK, BW or BC to go to Epcot (especially on weekends during FW) and possibly one of the Skyliner resorts to go to HS (just for the fun of the ride.)

Frankly if this is true I think Disney is cutting off their nose to spite their face on this one, as this will have undetermined fallout to resort restaurant traffic and people who generally "look-e-loo" around the resorts (who may turn into future guests of that resort.) Not everyone wants to hop in a Minnie Van, bus, or Uber to get everywhere. Of course, this could all be part of the strategy for going "upmarket" and only catering to people who have money to lay out for parking, Minnie Vans, after hours "experiences", etc.

And for me, most important is what this means for DVC owners. Does anyone with familiarity with DVC contracts know if guaranteed free parking is part of the ownership that is paid for?

 

[rteetz]

Started a thread to further the discussion there

https://www.disboards.com/threads/paid-parking-coming-to-wdw-resorts.3670025/

 

[dina444444]

So many hotels charge parking fees -- this wouldn't surprise me at all. Wonder if they'd comp DVC members?

They comp DVC members staying on points at DLR where they charge parking for all other guests.

 

[MommaBerd]

I will be *very* upset if they start charging a parking fee. That’s just ridiculous! We own DVC, so it will be interesting to see if we get charged as well (probably the 2nd class resale purchasers like myself). But really, they keep taking away/diluting the reasons TO stay on-site. I’m not a bitter person, but if I were, I would want them to start charging for DME, too.

ETA - sorry @rteetz - I did not see the separate thread had been started before I posted my comment.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Wow, this could have been so much worse. Hope all recover. Condolences to the driver's family.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/bus-carrying-texas-students-plunges-alabama-ravine-123911198.html

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Fantasy itinierary change through June

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...rary-changes-now-effective-through-june-2018/

 

[skier_pete]

The whole Grizzly Peak area isn't Pixar based, right? so in addition to Soarin' that is Grizzly River Run and The Redwood Creek Challenge. Plus the whole Hollywood /Carthay Circle area ... but your point is certainly valid, especially when they had the Pixar parade there

You are right I missed Grizzly River Run - but Redwood Creek challenge converted to be part of Wilderness Explorers and last time I was there they had Doug and Russel out meeting - so even there is Pixar influence.