Either the Lime Garage or the surface parking. The Orange Garage is a little further out. Also, know that the World of Disney is currently under construction, and less than half it's normal size.
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For guests who can only walk short distances, the most convenient parking lots are the main ones at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests with disabilities can ask the parking attendant to park nearest the courtesy tram pick-up/drop-off point.
Parking is free, though valet is available for a fee. You should generally choose the garage closest to wherever you are headed in Disney Springs. You might also consider time of day as the Lime Garage is likely to be full in the evening or on weekends, so you might try another spot instead.
We recommend the parking garages versus the surface lots in most cases. Most locals will only park in the garages, and it's not hard to see why. First, the garages are shaded… a big bonus in the blazing Florida sun.
Benefits of a preferred parking passBeing close to the park entrance will benefit you if you don't plan to arrive early to the theme park (e.g., you're planning for a midday or afternoon arrival) or if you'll be bringing along many items inside the park.
If you drive your own vehicle or a rental car, and you aren't staying at a Disney resort, you'll need to pay $25 per day to leave your car in a Disney lot—up to $50 a day if you want a preferred spot closer to the gates. With the exception of Magic Kingdom, an Uber or Lyft can get you closer for a much lower cost.
From there, you'll enter the security screening area and then can choose to take the ferry-boat over to Magic Kingdom Park or the monorail. Basically, if you upgrade to the preferred parking for Magic Kingdom Park you are just cutting down some walking before you have to take the next form of transportation over.
Magic Kingdom has the most rides out of any Disney World, with an impressive 23 rides at the park. It has a number of thrill rides, including Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Fortunately, options exist to reduce the cost of parking at Disneyland with some planning. Visitors can save money by choosing to purchase a parking spot for the day at hotels near the park. Many hotels on Harbor Boulevard don't require a reservation to secure a spot in their lot.
Preferred parking is located closer to the park entrances than standard parking. Although it is possible to walk, trams do run from the standard parking lots to the park entrances. Sometimes we choose to walk, but often, we take the tram to save our energy for walking around and exploring the theme parks!
In our experience, the parking lots at the parks open at least 30 and often an hour before the park opens to the first guests (e.g. an hour before Early Entry most days). For these reasons, having a car makes it much easier to control your arrival time for rope drop at Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios.
Directions & Parking – Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I have to pay for parking at each theme park? A: No. If you pay for parking at one Disney theme park, you may park at other Disney theme parks on the same day for no additional charge.
Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45 per day during non-peak seasons; $50 per day during peak seasons. Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day. Shuttle, Limo, Camper, Trailer, RV, bus, or Tractor Trailer – $30 per day.
If you drive, the Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) parking lot opens about 2 hours before the park's official opening. After paying a fee, you're directed to a parking space, then transported by tram to the TTC, where you catch either a monorail or a ferry to the park's entrance.
If you drive, the Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) parking lot opens about 2 hours before the park's official opening. After paying a fee, you're directed to a parking space, then transported by tram to the TTC, where you catch either a monorail or a ferry to the park's entrance.
Go EarlyIf you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.
Disney ShuttlesDisneyland transportation is free when you park at either Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure or Toy Story Parking Lot. Shuttle service is offered at the Toy Story Parking Lot to transport guests from the lot to the park entrance.