Comments on: 8 Magic Kingdom-resort-area secrets locals love

By: Rld

Rld — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:33:42 +0000

The last thing Disney wants is confrontation.. I park at the Contemporary all the time.. just tell them you are going to eat at the Wave or Chef Mickeys and you are gtg.

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:33:30 +0000

Well of course Disney “caught on” when you broadcast these things to everyone over the Internet!! Way to ruin it for those of us that used to do these things!!

By: Disneyfanaticccccccc

Disneyfanaticccccccc — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:56:58 +0000

To revive this post and update folks, Disney obviously has caught onto these tricks over the years (been using them for 10+ years)
When disney made over the Grand Floridian Spa/DVC/Wedding Pavilion they added an automated gate with a call box that connects you to a security guard. I’m sure you have to be on the guest list to enter.

And the Polynesian & Contemporary now issue you 3 hour parking passes, its not indefinite parking. I’ve heard the same thing about the Beach & Yacht club.

By: JohhP

JohhP — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 18:04:49 +0000

Can’t anyone just say they’re headed to the Polynesian or one of the resorts, and proceed to the Magic Kingdom parking lot instead without paying the parking fee? Doubtful that they will rigorously inspect every car for parking permits.

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:41:46 +0000

I was going to say the same thing about Vista Blvd. as Kevin did. If you are coming from I-4, exit at EPCOT Center Drive (SR 536) and then drive a little. Then exit at either exit at the first exit for Buena Vista Drive and go straight, or exit at the 3rd exit for Bonnet Creek Parkway and turn left. Then drive to Vista Blvd. Turn left onto Vista Blvd. Continue on Vista Blvd. until it ends. Turn right onto World Drive. Then if you are going to park at the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, or the Wedding Pavilion, turn left onto Seven Seas Drive. Continue straight for Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge. If you want to park in the MK parking lot, use the Seven Seas Drive route, then turn left onto Floridian Way. Then merge left onto World Drive again and use the U-turn and go to the parking lot. (I wouldnt do that last one because you dont have a parking permit and I wouldnt risk that)

By: aashley

aashley — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:42:11 +0000

I am not sure what to do once I get to reams rd though, do you go left to world dr or right to floridian way? and is the TTC marked Rapunzel’s lot on the google map? I can only take my kids for one day, and I am trying to plan it carefully so that it goes smoothly! thanks for your help

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:25:49 +0000

Are you able to exit the resort area using Center Dr. and Reams Rd. as well? Googlemaps lists these roads as “restricted usage.” Are there signs along the road (or other deterrents) to prevent usage?

By: Taylor Strickland

Taylor Strickland — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:57:56 +0000

In reply to Bob. You have to go through security if you want to park at Grand Floridian. It is Disney's Wedding Chapel next to Grand Floridian that doesn't have security. However, I heard that they are adding gates to the Wedding Chapel with the addition of the Grand Floridian vacation club buildings (read about the expansion).

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:45 +0000

Using bing maps birdseye view, I see that both entrances to the Floridian have a security gate. Up above you said you don’t have to go through them, what’s the process?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:29:29 +0000

This info was very helpful for my DW visit 4/18 through 4/24. I used Reams Rd. the first day, but used the U-turn and parked in the lot with everyone else… better than Monopoly Free Parking. The next 4 visits I used Vista Blvd. it was shorter (time & distance) with the same results. These additional routes were perfect considering my hotel (Hyatt Grand Cypress) is on 535.