If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you may be wondering if Disney Vacation Club members get free parking. The answer is yes, but with a few caveats.
What is the Disney Vacation Club?
The Disney Vacation Club, or DVC for short, is a timeshare program offered by Disney. Members purchase points that can be used to book accommodations at various Disney resorts around the world.
Do DVC Members Get Free Parking?
Yes, DVC members do get free parking at Walt Disney World theme parks and resort hotels. This includes standard overnight self-parking for one vehicle per reservation at the member’s home resort and any other Walt Disney World Resort hotel during the member’s vacation stay (for reservations made on or after June 18, 2019).
However, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, this benefit only applies to members staying on vacation points (not cash reservations) at their home resort or any other Walt Disney World Resort hotel using vacation points. Second, if you’re staying at a DVC property that’s not located on Walt Disney World property (such as Aulani in Hawaii), you won’t receive free parking at the theme parks.
How Do I Get My Free Parking?
To take advantage of this benefit, simply show your MagicBand or DVC membership card to the parking attendant when entering the lot. If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and have linked your reservation to your My Disney Experience account, your MagicBand will serve as your room key and theme park ticket as well as your parking pass.
Other Parking Options
If you’re not a DVC member or if you’re staying off-property, there are other parking options available. Standard self-parking currently costs $25 per day per vehicle for non-DVC guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and $26 per day for guests visiting the parks but not staying at a Disney hotel.
For those who prefer not to drive, complimentary transportation is available throughout Walt Disney World Resort, including buses, monorails, and boats.
Conclusion
In summary, DVC members do receive free parking at Walt Disney World theme parks and resort hotels. Just be sure to have your MagicBand or DVC membership card handy when entering the lot. And if you’re not a member, there are still plenty of convenient parking options available.