SIGH...I need parking help

[dancinghomer]

The lot that I wasnt sure whether it was CM or not is across Epcot Resort rd/blvd from the Boardwalk on that side of Cresent Lake. I think I am just either going to drop her off then go park and walk back or just gonna park at the Studios and either walk or take the boat or bus over. Do the non-walking forms of transportation start running back to the resorts at 8;30 in the morning? The park opens at 9 that day so I know they will be going to but can you get on one coming from there? And how long does the bus take? I know the boat is around 20 minutes and walking around the same. Right????? OH I am soooooo confused now. Too much thinking. We really need a cell phone.

Last time I was there, the Epcot Resort Area doesn't have bus service to either the Disney-Hollywood Studios or Epcot because of the boats. When I did the walk last time from the boat dock at Boardwalk to the Studios, it did only take like 15-20 minutes and isn't that bad (well, after a long day at the Studios it can be, but early morning should be fine).

When my family would take the boat to the Studios from Boardwalk, we would normally head out there 30 minutes before opening to try to get there by opening, so I'm assuming the boats start running at least 30 minutes before the parks open.

[Zazu]

Valet parking for us at the YC -$10(can you leave the car there all day?)

Sure can. It's $10 for each 24 hours or fraction thereof. Mostly. Give or take a few hours.

park at the Boardwalk?

Same 3-hour time limit at the Boardwalk.

I did see on the satellite image that there are 2 large lots and a small one right near the entry arch and another one across the street Epcot Road(?)that didnt have a guard booth. Is that a CM lot?

The lot across Epcot Resort Circle is both cast and guest overflow. Shouldn't be a problem parking there for the day.

The best I can come up with is park at the Studios and toss her in the stroller (wonder if the resort would store it for me for the 3 hours? ZAZU, would they? ) and walk over to YC.

Bell Services at any deluxe resort would be glad to stow your stroller for a few hours. Tip nice, please.

And, as an alternative, there is the Y&B Convention Center parking.

Not a good alternative as it's behind the same guard shack as the Y&B guest parking.

I'd go for the lot across the street from Boardwalk.

OTOH, I've never seen anybody towed from a resort lot who had parked correctly. We frequently park beyond the 3-hour limit when dining, shopping, and schmoozing, and have never received so much as a "please don't" note on our windshield.

I always figured that if anyone did question my parking, I'd show them the receipts for money spent and invite them to check if my park pass had been used that day.

[Randy B]

re the parking in the Epcot resorts area.

One other possible location would be the parking lot for Fantasia Gardens. The walk from that lot would be about the same as from the far Boardwalk overflow lot. There is no guard shack and thus no limit. I would tend to park at the far end of the lot, leaving the spaces closest to the Gardens for the paying customers. But the walk from there down the sidewalk between the Swan and Dolphin to the boat dock gives you access to the Studios and Epcot, as well as boat service to all the other Epcot resorts. And you can use the busses from the Swolphin (the Swan/Dolphin) resorts to get anywhere else. To get to another resort, tho, you may have to go to the front of one of the parks and transfer busses.

Randy

[Cheshire Figment]

If I'm going to let a typo go through, why not a good one?

[Big Wallaby]

If I'm going to let a typo go through, why not a good one?

If you like, I could go back and add another zero :D:

Since you've already been fed to the wolves, I vote we forgive you now.

[vixen101485]

Thanks for all your help you guys. I never thot about the Fantasia lot. That is a great idea. How long would it take to walk from there to YC marina? I dont wanna have to get up too early. :D: Would they be cool with that? or should I just keep my mouth shut :toncheek: Well at least I have the Boardwalk overflow lot and the Studios lot as back up.

You guys are great. You know I dont ask this kind of stuff but it is really hard to plan on meeting folk (the inlaws:eek :) without having a cell. We rrrreeeeallly need to invest in one. Hey! we get that Rebate check thingy in May, maybe I will swing the money for Sept's trip. HMMMM. This is a major budget trip. I just wanna get away from the DAMN SNOW! I am getting excted about going Y'all are gonna have to come over and see the little pirate :pirate1: sail away. Anyone we know work those cruises?


*vix disguises herself as a scalper :mflasher: ....PSST, hey Chessy, wanna buy a parking pass. SORRY, I couldn't resist. :D:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

If I'm going to let a typo go through, why not a good one?

Why worrry about it? The people here will have fun with it, even if we all know it was a typo! Think of it as the SGT version of Brain Age!

heheeee

[vixen101485]

HMMM we could make a new game of it....Who can come up with the biggest typo on purpose and post it to see if anyone notices. Now, on "evil board x" we would be crucified by the masses that cant see it for a joke if we tried that game.

[Whazzup]

It definately makes the free parking for no site guests a big benefit. Heck that would more than cover the cost of my campsite several times over. :D: :D: :D:

Randy

Free parking for "no site" guests? I thought they had to pay $100 a day for parking. Now I'm really confused! :D:
(Gotcha, Randy)

[Randy B]

Free parking for "no site" guests? I thought they had to pay $100 a day for parking. Now I'm really confused! :D:
(Gotcha, Randy)

I just washed my hands and can't do a thing with 'em. :D:

Randy