Transportation Options from Disney to Universal/IOA

macraven · Aug 26, 2015

CodeGoddess said:
As I was reading through this thread I was wondering why Uber wasn't mentioned in the OP. Have loved using it in other cities so glad to know it's a reliable option in Orlando too.

it wasn't mentioned here as the thread was started over 5 years ago.
what the options were at that time were't around at the time bonny started the thread.

not all original creators of threads come back to update from the start when the thread has gone on this long.

it is always best to start from the end of a thread and work backward to find current info.

keahgirl8 · Aug 26, 2015

jimandami said:
We have used this option a couple times and it was fine. However, it used to be that when pricing it out, the transport was essentially free. The last time I checked, though, they had raised the price so it didn't save money at all. We found Uber to much more convenient.

It's less than $20 for transportation with this option.

Can you tell me what your experience was like getting it from DU? Is is a Mears bus?

jimandami · Aug 26, 2015

keahgirl8 said:
It's less than $20 for transportation with this option.

Can you tell me what your experience was like getting it from DU? Is is a Mears bus?

Yes, it was a Mears bus. Our pickup experiences were all good and the drivers were on time (you call to schedule your pick a day or two ahead of time). When you arrive at Uni, the driver will give you a card with a phone number and you call that number at least 2 hours in advance of the time you wish to be picked up from Universal. The only problem with the return trip is that there are often travelers from several resorts and if you are unlucky, it can take quite a while to get back to your resort. They sometimes pick up people from Sea World on the return trip as well.

gem21 · Aug 28, 2015

Re-posting from the Transportation Board since I didn't get an answer...

So we are thinking about using Uber to get to Universal while staying at WDW...

Quick question though; while we will have access to wifi to ask for a ride (from the room or from Universal) we will not have wifi/data access during the ride. I can't find a direct answer via Uber but will this be an issue? We are Canadian and if I have to pay for data it would end up being cheaper to just use Mears.

pcstang · Aug 28, 2015

gem21 said:
Re-posting from the Transportation Board since I didn't get an answer...

So we are thinking about using Uber to get to Universal while staying at WDW...

Quick question though; while we will have access to wifi to ask for a ride (from the room or from Universal) we will not have wifi/data access during the ride. I can't find a direct answer via Uber but will this be an issue? We are Canadian and if I have to pay for data it would end up being cheaper to just use Mears.

You will at an USO hotel or in universal parks. Not sure about WDW.

gem21 · Aug 28, 2015

pcstang said:
You will at an USO hotel or in universal parks. Not sure about WDW.

I assume you mean there is wifi at Universal (and not that I will need data? It's a little unclear sorry) of which I am aware of, and there is wifi all over Disney too. We are not styaing at Universal, simply going there from Disney two days and then going back in the evenings. My questions was if I don't have wifi/internet access during the ride is that okay.

pcstang · Aug 29, 2015

gem21 said:
I assume you mean there is wifi at Universal (and not that I will need data? It's a little unclear sorry) of which I am aware of, and there is wifi all over Disney too. We are not styaing at Universal, simply going there from Disney two days and then going back in the evenings. My questions was if I don't have wifi/internet access during the ride is that okay.

I used uber in Dallas. I didn't "need" wifi during the drive to and from my pickup and drop off points.

JOCAmom · Sep 3, 2015

Does anyone know if Tony Hinds does a grocery stop? I thought I read it in the thread somewhere but now I can't find it.

macraven · Sep 3, 2015

yes, he does a grocery stop
no extra charge for that.

JOCAmom · Sep 3, 2015

macraven said:
yes, he does a grocery stop
no extra charge for that.

Thank you macraven.

macraven · Sep 3, 2015

glad to help

JOCAmom · Sep 5, 2015

macraven.... I ended up booking Tony and I still can't get over his price. The absolute cheapest price I have ever been quoted for 7 people.

macraven · Sep 5, 2015

JOCAmom said:
macraven.... I ended up booking Tony and I still can't get over his price. The absolute cheapest price I have ever been quoted for 7 people.

i know.
that was the reason i started using him.
now after these years, i stay with him as he is a gem and extremely dependable.
he is a very likeable man.

normally, he gives you the time he will pick you up.
but, he always arrives 15 minutes early so he will be on time for you.
he doesn't expect you to be outside your hotel early as he knows he is there early.

also, he meets you at the baggage carousel.
he will have an ipad with your last name on it at the bottom of the escalator.
he parks inside the airport so you don't have any distance to walk.
he doesn't pass that cost he pays for parking to any passengers.

JOCAmom · Sep 5, 2015

macraven said:
i know.
that was the reason i started using him.
now after these years, i stay with him as he is a gem and extremely dependable.
he is a very likeable man.

normally, he gives you the time he will pick you up.
but, he always arrives 15 minutes early so he will be on time for you.
he doesn't expect you to be outside your hotel early as he knows he is there early.

also, he meets you at the baggage carousel.
he will have an ipad with your last name on it at the bottom of the escalator.
he parks inside the airport so you don't have any distance to walk.
he doesn't pass that cost he pays for parking to any passengers.

Thank you for all the info. I'll post back after our trip...only 30 more days!

thewelts · Sep 9, 2015

I just booked Tony for our trip in December. He quoted $100 for 2 trips (MCO to Universal Hard Rock and then Hard Rock to WDW with a grocery stop).

Here is my question... Do you tip or is this a flat rate price? I'm guessing that we will pay $50+$10 tip for trip #1 and then $50+$10 tip for trip #2.

Also, do you know if Tony accepts credit card payments?

Thanks!

prettypatchesmsu · Sep 9, 2015

Does Uber pick you up at your resort? Thinking about using them for a both ways trip to Universal. Will they pick us up at All Star Sports and also later return us there? I was not sure they could get "in" to the resort to pick us up.
I've never used Uber and I'm nervous about it. Mears seems too high for 3 people.

Kivara · Sep 9, 2015

thewelts said:
I just booked Tony for our trip in December. He quoted $100 for 2 trips (MCO to Universal Hard Rock and then Hard Rock to WDW with a grocery stop).

Here is my question... Do you tip or is this a flat rate price? I'm guessing that we will pay $50+$10 tip for trip #1 and then $50+$10 tip for trip #2.

Also, do you know if Tony accepts credit card payments?

Thanks!

You pay the full $100 on the first trip. We paid the full amount plus tip, on the return to airport trip, we just paid him a tip. I have heard that he accepts credit cards, but I've only used cash, sorry I'm no help there.

CodeGoddess · Sep 10, 2015

Looking at using Uber or Mears for a group of 7. Does Uber have a lot of the larger vehicles in Orlando or would we need to do two smaller ones?

macraven · Sep 10, 2015

Tony does

JOCAmom · Oct 10, 2015

macraven......I cannot rave enough about Tony and his service. We got to Orlando 10 minutes early and the driver had already called to let us know he was there. And his driver kept a smile and climbed under the seat to help my daughter adjust the infant seat in the van (extra tip of course). He is my go to guy for our next vacation.

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