Standard overnight self-parking is free for registered guests staying at Disney Resort hotels. This applies across Disney’s Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resort categories as well as Disney Deluxe Villas.
If you want valet parking, Disney currently charges $42 per night plus tax at participating resorts. Valet is available at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Your Disney Resort stay also includes standard parking at the four Walt Disney World theme parks, so you do not have to pay the normal theme park parking fee when driving from your hotel to a park.
| Parking type | Current cost |
|---|---|
| Overnight self-parking at a Disney Resort hotel | Complimentary |
| Valet parking at participating Disney Resorts | $42 per night plus tax |
| Standard theme park parking for registered Disney Resort guests | Complimentary |
| Preferred theme park parking for Disney Resort guests | Pay the difference between standard and preferred parking |
| Standard parking at Disney Springs | Complimentary |
| Standard parking at Disney water parks | Complimentary |
If you need the complete parking picture for the theme parks, Disney Springs and other destinations, use our Disney World parking guide. This page focuses specifically on parking when you are staying at or visiting a Disney Resort hotel.
Is parking free at Disney World Resort hotels?
Yes. Registered overnight guests receive complimentary standard self-parking at Disney Resort hotels.
Disney eliminated its overnight self-parking charge in January 2023, so you do not pay a nightly parking fee simply because you brought a car to your Disney hotel.
The policy applies whether you are staying at a lower-priced Value Resort or a Deluxe hotel such as Grand Floridian.
- Value Resort self-parking: complimentary for registered overnight guests
- Moderate Resort self-parking: complimentary for registered overnight guests
- Deluxe Resort self-parking: complimentary for registered overnight guests
- Disney Deluxe Villa self-parking: complimentary for registered overnight guests
Guests staying at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort also receive complimentary standard parking, with parking space for one motorized vehicle at each campsite.
If you’re comparing the total cost of the different hotel categories, see how much Disney World hotels cost.
How much is valet parking at Disney World hotels?
Disney World Resort valet parking currently costs $42 per night plus tax.
Valet is currently offered at:
- Disney Deluxe Resorts;
- Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts; and
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Coronado Springs is worth noting because it is a Moderate Resort, but Disney currently includes it among the properties offering valet service.
Disney lists the $42 charge as a nightly rate plus tax. Services and fees can change, so verify the current rate if valet will be an important part of your stay.
Our Coronado Springs Resort review covers the rest of that hotel’s transportation and amenities.
How much is parking at the Grand Floridian?
If you are staying overnight at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, standard self-parking is complimentary.
Grand Floridian also offers valet parking for $42 per night plus tax.
The same parking rules apply whether you booked a conventional Grand Floridian room or are paying for a more expensive accommodation such as Club Level. A premium room category does not make valet parking automatically complimentary.
If you’re researching that option, see our guide to the Grand Floridian Royal Palm Club.
Do Disney Resort guests pay to park at the theme parks?
No. Registered Disney Resort hotel guests receive complimentary standard parking at Walt Disney World’s theme parks.
That applies at:
- Magic Kingdom;
- EPCOT;
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
This can add real value if you prefer driving yourself rather than relying entirely on Disney buses, boats, monorails or the Skyliner.
For comparison, Disney currently charges day guests who do not have an included parking benefit $35 per day for standard car or motorcycle parking.
If Magic Kingdom is one of your main destinations, our Magic Kingdom parking guide explains an important difference there: the parking lot is at the Transportation and Ticket Center rather than directly outside the park entrance.
We also have separate guides to EPCOT parking and Animal Kingdom parking.
What if a Disney Resort guest wants preferred parking?
Your hotel stay includes standard theme park parking, not preferred parking.
If you want the preferred lot, Disney allows eligible Resort hotel guests to pay the difference between the standard rate and the preferred rate.
Disney currently charges:
- Standard: $35 per day
- Preferred: $50, $55 or $60 per day depending on date
Because the $35 standard portion is already included with your Disney Resort stay, the current upgrade difference is $15 to $25 per day.
See our Disney World preferred parking guide before paying extra simply to shorten the walk.
Can day guests park free at Disney Resort hotels?
Disney currently provides complimentary standard self-parking for day guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels.
That means you do not necessarily have to be an overnight hotel guest to receive complimentary resort parking.
However, parking at a Disney Resort should not be treated as free theme park parking.
If you are visiting a hotel for a restaurant, recreation activity or another qualifying experience, tell the Security Host what you are visiting when you arrive. Parking access and available options can depend on the property and circumstances.
Do not park at Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Beach Club or another resort simply to avoid paying for theme park parking.
Can you park at a Disney hotel for a dining reservation?
Disney’s current parking policy specifically includes complimentary standard self-parking for day guests enjoying select dining experiences at Disney Resort hotels.
If you have a resort restaurant reservation, check with the Security Host when you arrive and be prepared to provide your reservation information.
This is particularly relevant at popular hotel dining destinations near Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, where resort parking should not be used as an alternative to the theme park parking lots.
If you are visiting the EPCOT resort area, our Disney BoardWalk parking guide explains that area’s parking options in more detail.
Is Disney Springs parking free?
Yes. Standard self-parking at Disney Springs is complimentary.
Disney currently recommends arriving at least one hour before a dining reservation, event or show because traffic and parking delays can occur. During holidays and peak periods, Disney advises allowing even more time.
Disney Springs being free does not mean you should use it as a substitute theme park parking lot. Disney operates transportation around Walt Disney World based on guest destinations, and the practical route from Disney Springs to a theme park is not designed as a theme park parking workaround.
Our main Disney Springs guide covers the area itself.
Is parking at the Disney water parks free?
Yes. Disney currently provides complimentary standard parking to all guests at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach.
You do not need to be staying at a Disney Resort hotel to receive that standard water-park parking benefit.
What about parking for guests with disabilities?
Disney provides designated parking areas throughout Walt Disney World for guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required.
Disney’s current accessibility guidance says standard parking rates apply where a parking fee would otherwise be charged.
That is important because older Disney parking information sometimes described complimentary valet arrangements for guests with disability permits. Disney’s current parking pages do not list free valet service as a general disability-parking benefit.
At a Disney Resort hotel, registered overnight guests already receive complimentary standard self-parking regardless.
Should you bring a car if you’re staying at a Disney hotel?
Free hotel and theme park parking makes bringing a car less expensive than it would be for many off-site hotel guests, but that does not mean you need one.
A car can be particularly useful if you plan to:
- visit several Disney Resort restaurants;
- leave Walt Disney World for groceries or other activities;
- move between destinations that would otherwise require transportation transfers;
- visit other Orlando attractions; or
- control your own departure time rather than waiting for a bus.
On the other hand, Disney transportation can make a rental car unnecessary for a vacation spent entirely inside Walt Disney World.
Hotels on the monorail or Disney Skyliner network can be especially easy to use without a car. Compare the Disney World transportation system, monorail resorts and Skyliner resorts before adding a rental car purely for park transportation.
Disney Resort parking vs. staying off property
Parking is one cost that can make an inexpensive off-site hotel less inexpensive than it first appears.
A Disney Resort guest receives complimentary standard self-parking at the hotel and complimentary standard theme park parking. An off-site guest may have to pay both a hotel parking charge and Disney’s current $35 standard theme park parking fee.
That does not automatically make a Disney hotel cheaper. You still need to compare the complete stay, including room rate, resort fees, rental-car cost and transportation.
For that calculation, use our guides to saving money at Disney World resorts and the broader Disney World budget.
Annual Passholders also receive standard theme park parking
Standard theme park parking is also included with eligible Walt Disney World Annual Passes.
Passholders who want preferred parking can pay the difference between standard and preferred parking, similar to registered Disney Resort hotel guests.
Parking availability and Pass blockout rules still apply. If an Annual Pass is part of your trip planning, see our Disney World Annual Pass guide.
What you’ll actually pay to park during a Disney Resort stay
For most guests who drive to a Disney Resort hotel and use regular self-parking, the hotel parking cost is simple: $0 for standard overnight self-parking.
If you drive to the theme parks, standard parking is also included with the resort stay.
Your parking bill starts increasing when you choose optional services such as $42-per-night valet parking or upgrade from included standard theme park parking to a preferred lot.
Before booking a hotel because of parking alone, compare the full list of Disney Resort hotel benefits and use our guide to choosing a Disney World resort to decide whether keeping a car actually improves your trip.
Disney maintains the current official rates and policies on its Walt Disney World parking page.
