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Disney World Hotels Increase Costs for the Second Time This Year

On October 23, Walt Disney World Resort implemented significant price increases for various amenities within its properties, including valet parking service at its Disney Resort hotels.

This recent price adjustment is the second hike in valet parking fees for 2024. The first increase occurred in February and reflected a growing trend noted by many regular Walt Disney World Resort guests. These incremental increases in parking fees coincide with other price hikes on everything from dining options to Annual Passes, suggesting a comprehensive inflationary trend affecting the entire resort experience.

A large swimming pool at a resort is lit up at night, surrounded by colorful, whimsical decorations including oversized sea creatures, jellyfish lights, and underwater-themed sculptures. Palm trees and lounge chairs border the pool area.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Credit: Disney

As of the most recent update, valet parking costs at Walt Disney World Resort hotels have reached $42 per night, which marks a $3 increase from the previous rate of $39. This latest modification signifies more than a 27% jump since the beginning of the current year. To put these numbers in perspective, valet parking prices previously increased from $33 to $39 in February 2024.

Other Parking at Walt Disney World Resort

Self-Parking at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Gran Destino Tower, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Credit: Disney Fanatic

Despite the rise in valet parking rates, Walt Disney World Resort guests can still take advantage of complimentary overnight self-parking at all Disney Resort hotels. Day guests can also park for limited shopping and dining periods, particularly if they have reservations at select restaurants.

Theme Parks

Standard parking costs $30 daily at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Premiere parking ranges from $45 to $55 daily, while oversized vehicle parking costs $35.

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Credit: Theme Park Tourist, Flickr

Parking at Disney Springs is complimentary for all guests.

Valet Charges at Other Partner Hotels

Apart from the core Disney Resort hotels, parking costs at partner hotels such as the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve are notably higher. Here, guests face a $36 charge for self-parking and a $44 fee for valet services, which exceeds the parking rates at many Disney-operated hotels.

Is valet parking at Walt Disney World Resort worth the price? Share your opinion with Disney Fanatic in the comments.

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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