Overview
- On December 28, arriving visitors found the Downtown Disney District surface lot closed and were redirected to the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure.
- A guest video on TikTok by @disney.damsel documented being turned away from the surface lot during an evening visit for shopping and dining.
- After presenting a note from cast members, the family paid $10 at Mickey & Friends instead of the typical $40–$45 structure fee.
- The surface lot normally offers three to five hours of complimentary parking with validation from participating Downtown Disney retailers or restaurants.
- Outlets reported no official explanation for the closure and said it was unclear on December 29 whether the surface lot had reopened, with availability described as variable.