Mears vs. Taxi vs. Other

[johnhan]

I need to get family of 4 from airport to WDW. I received a mailer from Mears w/ my DVC reservations. It is going to cost $84 round trip for the 4 of us. Is this the cheapest way to go? What about a taxi or other transportation service.
Thanks!

[Beverly Lynn]

I always use happy limo for my clients. I personally don't care for mears.

[Gary M]

I also don't like Mears. Most of the Towncar services charge $80 to $85 R/T from MCO to WDW resorts. Four people fit fine in a Towncar and would be about the same price as Mears.

[Jinnyboom]

I too would go with a town car. The price is almost exactly the same as what you will be paying for Mear's...however...you should tip your town car driver...usually $10.
Mear's is a shuttle bus that is generally crowded...this service is not "resort specific" which means that passengers are dropped off at various hotels...perhaps several...before you reach your destination.
A town car service will meet your family at the airport....(with a sign bearing your family's last name)...how cool is that??
They will assist you with luggage..............AND.............and this is a huge AND for us....they will include a 30 minute grocery stop for your family so that you can pick up any items that you choose....consider a styrofoam cooler....bottles of water....breakfast items....etc.
No comparison in my book.....towncar anytime....EVERYTIME.

[atigeg]

Another vote for towncars! We used to use Mears when we first started visiting WDW and didn't know any better, but now we always use Happy Limo. Mears is like a cattle call...stuck in a full vehicle, with lots of stops (all of which seem to be before YOUR hotel). With a towncar, it's only your family and you go directly to your destination. I'd never do it any other way!
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[Luv2Roam]

I agree. With as many people as are in your group, I would go with a town car too. Although I have never used one at WDW. (Mears and rental car, so far)

[bubbala]

We just got back and used ********.net. It was very convenient and reliable and cost 85 dollars round trip for five of us which included a trip to the grocery store. Our driver was there when we landed and helped us with our bags. It was very convenient. I have used Mears in the past and will NEVER use them again.