Hi. If I eat at one of the restaurants in the lodge, do I still have to pay for resort parking?

No, you don't need to pay. Just tell the guard you have dinner reservations.

We didn't get charged when we ate at cape may Cafe in Beach Club.. Not sure it's different at the other resorts

No... just tell them u have reservations for dinner.

Thanks for the feedback. I haven't been on any resorts since they started charging parking. I have since discovered the greater convenience and economy of off site vacation villas. It is still tough to beat many of the resort restaurants, though.

Yes

I do believe so. The only other parking was to unload bags. I think they suggest the free Disney Buses in your case.