How to Avoid Hidden Fees at Walt Disney World

With prices increasing, it pays to know about all the extra fees you'll get charged at Disney World during your stay!!

Standard Parking: $25 per day Preferred Parking $45- $50 per day TIP: Disney Resort Guests get Complimentary Theme Park Parking

tHEME pARK pARKING fEES

dISNEY rESORT pARKING fEES

Value Resort Fee: $10/night Moderate Resort Night: $15/night Deluxe Resort Fee: $25/ night TIP: Don't bring a Car. OR Stay at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds

For cancellations made ... 30 days before- full refund, minus third party charges 2-29 days before- $200 fee  1 day or no show- full price nonrefundable.

disney resort cancellation fees

Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve Resort Fee

Located in Disney's Boardwalk Area these are some of the best hotels at Disney World.  Resort Fee: $35 plus tax. 

gOOD nEIGHBOR hOTEL rESORT fEES

Good Neighbor Hotels often have additional resort and parking fees! So be sure to check them all before you book! 

transportation fees

While internal Disney Transportation is free, other transport is for a fee.  Airport to WDW Transportation Mears Connect- $15 per person each way  UBER/ Lyft- Fees vary. 

Individual Lightning Lane Passes

Ranging $7-$15 dollars per person, per ride Individual Lightning Lane Passes are reserved for Walt Disney World's most popular rides with the highest waits.

dISNEY Genie+ 

$15 Per Person Per Day includes 2 Lightning Lane Passes and planning perks in the My Disney Experience App. TIP: Skip this service and use our Ride Strategies instead. 

TIPS & GRATUITY

Restaurants will sometimes charge an automatic 18% gratuity onto your bill, depending on your party size.  TIP :  Read how to maximize your Disney dining budget.

dINING rESERVATION CANCELLATIONS & NO SHOW FEES

$10 per person fee on dining reservations cancelled last minute within 24 hours. Charged to your Credit Card on file. 

Locker REntal

Small: 12" x 10" x 17" $10 per day Large:15.5" x 13" x 17"- $12 per day Jumbo: 17" x 22" x 26" $15 / per day TIP: Skip the Locker Rental and pack less.

Stroller: $15 / day Wheelchair $12/ day ECV $70/ day including a refundable $20 dollar deposit. 

Day Rentals for strollers, wheelchairs & ECV

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