You know what they say. If you want to truly test the strength of your relationship with someone, you should travel with them.
Are you traveling to Disney World this fall?
However, we are going to slightly alter that statement. If you want to TRULY test the strength of your relationship with someone, you should travel with them and figure out crowded parking garages and lots with them. Luckily, if you visit Disney World, that knocks out both! Friends who go to Disney together stay together, right? Well, speaking of parking, we have some unfortunate news for you and your relationships. There have been a couple changes to some parking situations, and we’re here to offer a word of warning.
Parking changes have been implemented at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) as well as Disney Springs. These changes aren’t that big of a deal, and aren’t necessarily vacation-ruining, but they could definitely mess up your budget and itinerary if you aren’t careful. Let’s talk about it!
Parking Prices Increased at MCO
Last October, MCO announced that Garage C parking rates would be increased to $19, but also warned visitors that more parking rate increases would arrive in 2023. Now, those price increases have HIT.
Parking Garage
Starting October 1st, 2023, parking rates for Garages A, B, and C will be $21 per day. Valet parking will increase to $27 per day, and lot parking will be $12 per day. So, if you’re traveling elsewhere from Orlando and will be utilizing airport parking, just be sure to budget a few extra dollars so that you aren’t thrown off kilter when you return from your trip and are hit with an increased parking fee.
Disney Springs Parking Hours
The second change is one that’s beneficial if you’re prepared yet ANNOYING if you aren’t. Previously, Disney Springs’ parking garages opened at 10AM each day. Now, they’re open each day starting at 9AM.
Orange Garage
You’re probably wondering how this could be an annoying thing. Well, an unsuspecting Disney Springs visitor who shows up at 10AM on those busy weekend mornings might be a little frustrated when they can’t find a parking slot because everyone else got there at 9AM. If you’re prepared, though, this won’t be an issue!
And there you have it! We hope you feel more prepared after reviewing these updates. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date with all the big changes in Disney World and Orlando, so make sure to follow along for more.
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Why am I not surprised? Higher prices. Maybe we should have stories about places that haven’t raised their prices; although that would make for quick (no?) reading.