transportation Archive
Minnie Vans are private vehicle service at Walt Disney World, operated by Lyft (and similarly to Uber), but operated by Cast Members in fun cars. This reviews our experiences using the paid transportation, pricing info & cost comparisons to alternatives, plus tips & info for best using it. (Updated December 5, 2022.) For those who
Despite Disney canceling plans for a Brightline high-speed rail station at Disney Springs, the project is full steam ahead and will have a stop “at” Walt Disney World. This post shares everything we know so far: the opening timeline, construction progress, testing, how useful it’ll be for getting between Universal, Orlando Airport, and other destinations
The end of Disney’s Magical Express is a massive loss for shuttles between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World, but fortunately, there are alternatives to fill the void. This guide covers MCO to WDW ground transportation, pricing, comparisons, and more. Plus, updates on supply/demand, sold out dates, and price increases. (Updated September 21, 2022.)
We love Walt Disney World transportation (well, not the buses) and we love using it for leisurely days outside the theme parks. Whether that mean riding the monorail or boats around for our Christmas Yuletide Tour or now using the Skyliner gondolas as a means of exploring and eating, there’s a lot of “free fun
Transportation is often a big problem point at Walt Disney World, with frustrated guests sharing stories of long or inconsistent wait times for buses, Skyliner delays, and more. This update will offer a report on our experiences traveling between resorts and parks–plus Orlando International Airport and the WDW area. While transportation has long been an
Taking advantage of Early Entry at Walt Disney World requires getting up (wait for it) early and being to the parks prior to park opening. This post covers whether it’s possible to accomplish that at EPCOT or DHS by relying on the Skyliner gondolas, rather than paying extra for Uber, Lyft, or a Minnie Van.
Mears Connect offers shuttle bus service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World resorts plus select off-site hotels. In this transportation review, we’ll share our experience with the paid replacement for Magical Express, offer comparisons to alternatives, and more. Let’s start with a quick recap. Walt Disney World’s free shuttle service between MCO and
Park Hopping is back at Walt Disney World. Guests who buy Park Hopper tickets and Annual Passholders can visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom all in the same day. This guide shares important details, info & tips, and strategy. (Updated March 6, 2022.) As a reminder, Park Hopping was temporarily suspended along
Mears Connect, the spiritual successor to Disney’s Magical Express, is accepting reservations. This post covers pricing, hotels serviced by the shuttle, transportation options, and everything we know now that the new bus routes between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World area resorts have started service! (Updated February 2, 2022.) Let’s start with a quick
Walt Disney World has added ground transportation between its resorts, Orlando International Airport, and several other Central Florida travel hubs as a paid option when booking vacation packages. This post shares details and what else you need to know before buying. This development comes the same month that the free Disney’s Magical Express service ended,
One big problem point at Walt Disney World in the last few months has been transportation. In this update, we’ll take offer a report on our experiences traveling between resorts and the parks with buses, boats, and Park Hopping via the Skyliner gondolas thus far in Summer 2021. For the last several months, the transportation
