Disney shuts down widely used free parking hack as spring crowds surge

With spring break crowds now surging, the resort has begun restricting access to its complimentary transportation system.

The update effectively ends a long-standing workaround that helped guests skip the $35 parking charge.

That hack is no longer flying. As of late March, Disney has begun limiting bus access to Disney Springs to guests who can prove they are staying at a Disney resort.

Visitors attempting to board are now being asked to show a MagicBand, room key or a digital reservation through the My Disney Experience app. Those without proof are being turned away and directed to standard parking or ride-share options, the blog noted.

In the past, the system largely operated on an honor system, allowing non-hotel guests to take advantage of the perk.

Fox News Digital reached out to Walt Disney World for comment.

Users on Reddit began sharing experiences with the new restrictions.

Others supported the move, with one person saying, "Love to see Disney finally protecting resort guest perks."

Yet another person commented that Disney should prioritize the visitors who are paying hundreds of dollars per night to stay on property over those simply visiting for the day.

The reported change would apply to visitors with Park Hopper tickets and Magic Key passes. 

Under the update, guests would still need to enter their reserved starting park first but could hop to the other park afterward, depending on capacity.