AuburnJen 771 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I got a call today from my parents, who decided that today would be a good day to visit DTD. The were absolutely taken aback from the mayhem of the parking. For those who are not aware, (and I wish they had snapped some pictures) the only parking available for DTD is in the new parking deck at Disney's West Side. Now, it is a good 5 stories, however, it is still, just one parking deck. They told me that at each of the other entrances, there are CMs standing there directing traffic away from the once-paved parking spaces. They are now dug up in preparation for the new 3 decks that Disney is preparing to build. My parents parked in the deck on the third floor, and then had to walk the whole way back to the original section of DTD where they wanted to make their purchases. They said by the time they got back, they were pooped. My question is that when they get all this parking deck mess done, is there going to be parking allotted for large vehicles like campers and travel trailers and the like for people who would like to shop on their way out from their vacations? Or, is Disney going to cram them in overflow at the Fort (where we know there is SO MUCH ROOM NOW) and convince people to bus themselves over to shop and then bus themselves back to then leave? The future looks perplexing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 My parents parked in the deck on the third floor, and then had to walk the whole way back to the original section of DTD where they wanted to make their purchases. They said by the time they got back, they were pooped. And unless something's changed recently, the only other alternative is the ONE bus stop at the Marketplace - which means if you want to go as far as the West Side or even PI, you've got a heck of a hike there too. Plus since that bus stop isn't big enough to handle all the traffic, they're doubling up the bus stops (or were a month ago). We could SEE our bus, but couldn't actually get ON it because we had to wait for the AoA bus to load and leave first so our bus could use the same spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 We met INC's niece and fiance for dinner at DTD on 12/30. We arrived at Raglan Road before them. They texted that they were at DTD and just needed to park. They arrived at Raglan Road 45 minutes later. That's just plain stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Oh, and my mom was talking to several CMs and they told her that all the CMs have to park at Team Disney and walk to their posts on duty. That too is one heck of a hike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 There were alot and I mean alot of people parking over by Team Disney and walking over to DTD not just CM. I think once all the construction is done things may return to some semblance of normarlcy. At least I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Even before all this craziness started in the parking lots, we decided to stop at Earl of Sandwich one time with the camper in tow on our way out..... HUGE mistake. We had to park way over near T-Rex out in the back, then the long hike to Earl, then the long line for food, then the long hike back. Won't ever do that again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm avoiding that place until completion. There's nothing there that is worth all that hassle. Although now that Jason's seen the beer list at Raglan Road, he might disagree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm avoiding that place until completion. There's nothing there that is worth all that hassle. Although now that Jason's seen the beer list at Raglan Road, he might disagree. Raglan Road is worth the hassle. The rest of the place can be tossed into the lake, including the Legos, Earl of Crapwich, and Ghirardelli (except the free samples). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Raglan Road is worth the hassle. Agreed! Although the black cherry ice cream at Ghirardelli is worth a stroll if you happen to be there anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 With thanks to "the universe," who seems to just know when we're talking about stuff, this just somehow randomly showed up in my in-box. It's dated December 2014. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 We almost stopped on our way out. Glad we didn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Mo, looks like it many new easier to simply park in one of the overflow lots and walk, for those not opposed to walking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just wanted to mention unless I am completely wrong I believe there is a boat as well that goes from one end of DTD near House of Blues to the Marketplace and back. If your tired and dont want to walk that may be an option for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 We took the boat twice. There is a midway stop as well. It was slow, but lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 We took the boat twice. There is a midway stop as well. It was slow, but lovely. Ok good not completely crazy then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 All this craziness is the main reason we didn't even go to DTD on our last trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ok good not completely crazy then.The boat from OKW stops down by the theater end and the one from PO stops at the Marketplace IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 But there is also one that goes from one end to the other. That's all it does back and forth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 151 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ok good not completely crazy then. Really Jason, you hang out with this crowd on a reglar basis and make that statement? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Really Jason, you hang out with this crowd on a reglar basis and make that statement? :rofl2: I did qualify it with the word completely. I am definitely crazy but not completely gone yet. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I got a call today from my parents, who decided that today would be a good day to visit DTD. The were absolutely taken aback from the mayhem of the parking. For those who are not aware, (and I wish they had snapped some pictures) the only parking available for DTD is in the new parking deck at Disney's West Side. Now, it is a good 5 stories, however, it is still, just one parking deck. They told me that at each of the other entrances, there are CMs standing there directing traffic away from the once-paved parking spaces. They are now dug up in preparation for the new 3 decks that Disney is preparing to build. My parents parked in the deck on the third floor, and then had to walk the whole way back to the original section of DTD where they wanted to make their purchases. They said by the time they got back, they were pooped. My question is that when they get all this parking deck mess done, is there going to be parking allotted for large vehicles like campers and travel trailers and the like for people who would like to shop on their way out from their vacations? Or, is Disney going to cram them in overflow at the Fort (where we know there is SO MUCH ROOM NOW) and convince people to bus themselves over to shop and then bus themselves back to then leave? The future looks perplexing. Does anyone outside of Auburn, Alabama call parking garages parking decks? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am definitely crazy but not completely gone yet. :) More ammo for the tag fairies... Does anyone outside of Auburn, Alabama call parking garages parking decks? TCD We say parking deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Does anyone outside of Auburn, Alabama call parking garages parking decks? TCD That's a new one here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 We say parking deck. Interesting. My Auburn daughter was telling me about where the parking deck is that she has to park at for her job, and I didn't know she was talking about a parking garage. I had never heard the term before. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Interesting. My Auburn daughter was telling me about where the parking deck is that she has to park at for her job, and I didn't know she was talking about a parking garage. I had never heard the term before. TCDI've seen that term at many airports and hotels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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