Is there a parking fee at the art of animation?

Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at this Disney Resort hotel.



As of 2026, overnight self-parking is complimentary for guests staying at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. This marks a major policy shift from previous years when Disney charged a nightly fee for resort parking. If you are a registered guest at the hotel, you can park your vehicle for free for the duration of your stay, and your "MagicBand" or "Key to the World" card will grant you access to the lot. Furthermore, guests staying at Art of Animation also receive complimentary standard parking at all four Walt Disney World theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom). If you are not staying at the resort but are just visiting for a dining reservation or to explore the themed areas, standard self-parking is also free for the day, though this is subject to availability during peak seasons. Note that Art of Animation does not offer valet parking; that service is reserved for "Deluxe" and "Deluxe Villa" resorts, as well as Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

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Yes. Self-parking is complimentary in our surface lots and garages. Look for signs directing you to available parking. Designated parking spaces for Guests with disabilities are available in both the Orange and Lime Garages.

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Hotel room nightly rack rates (undiscounted prices) for Disney's Art of Animation Resort in 2022 are listed in the chart below. In addition, expect this hotel to charge the following nightly fees: Mandatory Resort Fee: None.

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Resort fees are usually charged to cover amenities like Wi-Fi and gym access, but they're not optional. You have no choice but to pay them even if you choose not to use the amenities they cover.

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If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.

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The parking fees for the parks (as of March 2023) are: Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45-$50 per day (varies by season) Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer - $30 per day.

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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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$100 Authorization Hold and Tourist Tax This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room ? like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee!

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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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Is Disney parking free after 6 p.m. (or 7 p.m. or 5 p.m., etc.)? No, unfortunately. We will say that if you are heading into the lots near closing you will often find the booths closed up or Cast Members will just wave you in, but there is no specific time when parking is “free” so you should always plan to pay.

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The Art of Animation Resort is Disney's newest resort offering guests family suites or typical resort rooms. The location is not far from both Epcot and Hollywood Studios making it convenient in many ways. You can see the tops of some fireworks at both Epcot and Hollywood Studios but your views will be minimal.

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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 $30 for standard parking and $45 to $55 for preferred parking. Guests of Disney hotels enjoy free theme park parking as a perk of their stay.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors.

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It will now cost you more to park your car at Walt Disney World, with new pricing now in effect as of October 11, 2023. Standard parking for a car or motorcycle is now $30 per day, a $5 increase. Preferred parking for a car or motorcycle is now - $45, $50, or $55 per day, depending on season.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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Transportation is going to be one of the biggest parts of your trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so let's chat about getting dropped off and being picked up by a rideshare or personal vehicle. I am pleased to tell you that you can be dropped off at each of the four Theme Parks without having to pay a parking fee.

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Parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Guests staying at that hotel or for those Guests with dining reservations. Some Disney Resorts Collection hotels will allow you to shop at their merchandise locations without staying or dining. There is a three-hour limit for Guests with dining reservations or other needs.

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You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee. Just understand that this is the exception, not the norm. And while it doesn't hurt to ask, it helps to ask nicely.

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Book an award stay with hotel loyalty points. One of the best strategies for avoiding resort fees comes when you use travel rewards to cover the cost of your stay. However, it's important to note that not all hotel points can help you avoid paying those pesky resort fees.

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