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Can you drive your car to Disney World?

It's easy to drive to Walt Disney World Resort. We're located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4, west of Florida's Turnpike.



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Yes. There is ample parking for all guests registered for stays at Disney resort hotels. Many guests drive to Walt Disney World from their homes or rent cars at Orlando International Airport (or other locations) to use during their vacations.

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Driving, though, may no longer be as budget-friendly as we thought, thanks to rising gas prices in Florida. If you're planning a trip to Disney World, just getting to your Disney World hotel can eat up a big portion of your budget!

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You can't drive directly to Magic Kingdom. As discussed more below, guests are not allowed to drive directly to Magic Kingdom, even just to drop someone off. You'll have to utilize the Transportation and Ticket Center.

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While you can get to all of the Disney World theme parks with Uber and Lyft, there are a couple of trips to use when entering the destination for your trip. Magic Kingdom: The standard pickup/drop off location is the “Ticket and Transportation Center”.

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Parking at Magic Kingdom Costs 2023: Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day (included for Disney hotel guests) Preferred parking: Disney world preferred car parking prices or motorcycle – $45-$50 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer – $30 per day.

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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol. Disney prices are higher than regular stores, but they offer unique items and services you can't find anywhere else.

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Driving to Parks at Walt Disney World One big perk of driving to Walt Disney World is that you can drive to and from the parks. Parking at Disney World parks costs $25 for standard parking and $45 or $50 for preferred parking. Guests of Disney hotels enjoy free theme park parking as a perk of their stay.

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Considering renting a car at the airport? You might want to think about using a service like Uber or Lyft instead. Sure, Disney makes parking easy, but in most cases, if you Lyft or Uber to a park you'll have a lot less walking than if you drove.

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So, how much does the average Disney trip cost? The average cost of a Disney vacation is around $225.00-$240.00 per person per day for guests staying at the value resorts or moderate resorts and $245.00 – $285.00 for guests staying at a Disney World on-site deluxe resort.

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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The great news is self-parking is always complimentary at Disney Springs and while hours are subject to change, generally the garages are open until 2am EST. Overnight parking is not permitted and vehicles left overnight will be towed.

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Overnight parking is not allowed in any of the Disney lots except for Hotel Guests, and these people are given a permit to display in their car. So security would have the right to tow any other car.

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Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels. Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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For a family of three or four, you'll probably want to assume you're spending at least $3500, with $5000-6000 being a comfortable amount, and $10000 being enough to make anyone's dreams come true.

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Most people who go to the Walt Disney World Resort are not rich. On average, a family of four will spend $5,240 for their Disney World vacation. This includes their meals, a 4-night hotel stay, and 4 days' worth of theme park tickets.

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A one-day ticket varies depending on the exact date you plan to visit. The current pricing ranges between $109 and $159 per day for a one-day base ticket. We should note that the per-day price is more expensive for a one-day ticket than it is for a multiple-day ticket.

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Do I need to pay for parking at Disney Resort hotels? Overnight self-parking is complimentary for Guests staying at our Disney Resort hotels.

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So, complimentary standard self-parking is available to guests while they are there to enjoy Resort dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences. It is not allowed for guests who are not staying at the Resort to park and use other means to enter the Parks.

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