Disney World Resort Warns of Pausing Parking and Pedestrian Entry

Disney World Resort guests will want to plan ahead, as Disney issues this new warning for parking.

Disney World Resort Parking

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With over 30 Disney World resorts, there are a lot of parking spaces for Guests to park their cars. Resort overnight parking is free for all Guests staying at that hotel.

Standard theme park parking is also free for Guests of Disney World hotels and Annual Passholders. Guests at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort can enjoy valet parking for a fee.

Many times, guests hope to drive and park at a different Walt Disney World Resort than they are staying at to enjoy dining or shopping. Around busier times, Disney issues even stricter parking restrictions.

Disney Parking Reach Capacity

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Along with it being the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year," this is also one of the busiest times of the year for Walt Disney World.

Now, the Boathouse at Disney Springs encourages guests to consider using Uber, Lyft, and ride-sharing during this busy week.

Boathouse released this warning today: "Digital message boards along Buena Vista Drive will indicate when garages and surface lots are full. Due to limited capacity, Disney Springs may need to occasionally pause parking and pedestrian entry."

Plan Ahead

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If you plan to visit Disney Springs this week, allow yourself at least 60 minutes before any reservation.

Disney Springs may pause entry for both parking and pedestrian entry this week.

At the Theme Parks, several key dates are now unavailable for new Park Reservations. This affects guests with non-date-based tickets and Annual Passholders. If you fall into either of these categories, make your Park Reservations as soon as possible, especially when busier crowds are expected.

What do you think of these warnings? Will this affect your travel plans? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family at the Disney Parks.