Hello everyone- long time lurker and first time poster. I purchased two Gold Passes for my wife and I and was wondering how the parking situation works on the first visit. Since I don't actually have the passes yet, will we have to pay for parking on the first visit? How does that typically work?

You can show your paper pass voucher at the parking booths and park for free.

How did you buy? Online? If so, at the parking entrance they can scan your voucher you printed out and you won't have to pay. I'm also told that if there are any problems that cause you to have to pay at the parking entrance, keep your receipt and it can be refunded at guest services.

Yes, I purchased them online. I'll make sure to bring the printed voucher when I go. Thanks for the reply!

You'll need the voucher at the season pass processing too, so by all means take it with you

also a tip! If you are on a tight schedule, you can get into the park 1 time without having your pass processed ( I did that last weekend). When I went to get my pass processed the line was about 45-60 mins deep. I had about ten minutes to meet my sister and nephew, this was a great time saver.