Where is preferred parking for Magic Kingdom?


Where is preferred parking for Magic Kingdom? 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.


What are preferred parking lots at Disney?

Our special preferred parking lots are located conveniently close to the theme park entrances. All parking fees include applicable sales tax. Standard theme park parking is included for registered Guests of Disney Resort hotels and select Annual Passholders.


Can you purchase Disney parking ahead of time?

While select Annual Passholders and Guests who are staying at one of the Disney Resort hotels receive complimentary parking, Guests who are visiting the theme parks for the day will need to pay for parking as they enter the lot. Unfortunately, there is no way to pay for your parking fees in advance.


What is the least busiest day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom?

Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order: Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom) Thursday. Wednesday. Sunday.


Can you take the monorail from the parking lot to Magic Kingdom?

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.


Can you go in and out at Magic Kingdom parking?

If you are not staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, save your parking receipt -- the parking fee is valid for all day. All Guests may enter and exit theme park parking lots as often as they wish.


How many spots are in the Magic Kingdom parking lot?

More than 12,000 cars can park in the Magic Kingdom's sprawling parking lot, which is larger than the theme park itself at 125 acres.


What is the difference between preferred parking and standard parking at Disney?

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!


How many miles a day do you walk at Magic Kingdom?

Add in different eating habits & food, less rest, and more time spent on your feet, and many will quickly notice the hours and steps logged daily. According to friends, family, and personal experience, we walk at least 10-12 miles on an average day visiting the parks. This is a lot more than many of us walk normally!


What does preferred parking mean at Disney World?

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!


How early to get to Magic Kingdom parking lot?

In our recent experience, the parking lots at all 4 parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) are opening about 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry is scheduled to start. Try to time your arrival to the parking lots to match that opening time.


Can you walk from preferred parking to Magic Kingdom?

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.


How do you get into Magic Kingdom if park is full?

Walt Disney World is still using Theme Park Reservations, which means you have to reserve the park you would like to visit in advance. If you see that the park you're wanting is not available, you can make a reservation for another park and, if available, park hop after 2:00 PM.


What is the best day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom?

Wednesdays are good days to go to the Magic Kingdom. Without extra crowds there to make a long weekend trip – extended with a Monday or Thursday – Wednesdays have lighter crowds.


Are there fireworks every night in Magic Kingdom?

Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year. Most of the time they are free with your park admission.


Do I need to reserve parking at Magic Kingdom?

Guests do not need to reserve parking at the theme parks or water parks. Theme Park Guests pay one fee for a daily parking pass, which is good all day at all four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.


How to get discount parking at Disney?

The best way to get the cheapest parking at Disneyland is with a Magic Key. The top tier Magic Key, the Inspire Key, includes FREE parking while the Believe Key includes 50% off parking. The Enchant Key and the Imagine Key both include 25% off parking. All of these discounts exclude each passes blockout dates.


Is preferred parking worth it at Magic Kingdom reddit?

Not at all. Too close for trams and you need to walk. I'd argue it's less convenient than normal parking! You will save about 2 minutes.


What time of day is Magic Kingdom least crowded?

The first two to three hours of every day are the time of the lowest crowds of the day. It's almost Magical. The wait time for Space Mountain at 10:00 am is usually around 20-30 minutes. At noon, it's 60-90 minutes.


What hours is Magic Kingdom busiest?

A surge of early birds arrive before or around opening time but are quickly dispersed throughout the empty park. After the initial wave is absorbed, there's a lull lasting about an hour after opening. Then the park is inundated for about 2 hours, peaking between 10 a.m. and noon.


How to get discounted Disney parking?

The best way to get the cheapest parking at Disneyland is with a Magic Key. The top tier Magic Key, the Inspire Key, includes FREE parking while the Believe Key includes 50% off parking. The Enchant Key and the Imagine Key both include 25% off parking. All of these discounts exclude each passes blockout dates.