The change is intended to align Walt Disney World resort hotels with other full-service hotels in the industry and other domestic resort practices, according to a Disney spokesperson.
Disney doesn’t have to align anything. The INTENTION is to make more money. Let’s cut the word games.
Not too far outside the WDW gate is the Marriott World Resort where I have been 5 times to a conference. I can confirm Marriott definitely charges overnight guests for parking. It messed with my mind the first time but joining their rewards club reduced the cost plus got the points for the stay.