Transportation to/from airport from Universal Resort

CPA_ESQ. · Oct 6, 2015

CPA_ESQ. said:
I'm going to give Uber a shot tomorrow for my trip this time. They say they charge about $35 from hotel (universal) to airport. They don't pick up from the airport, but they do pick up from the Hyatt (which is attached to the airport terminal).

I will let you all know how it goes.

I took Uber back from the Hard Rock to the Airport. It was a nice new Acura 4 door. The driver was nice - it took him 32 minutes to get us to the airport and the uber charge was $24 !!!! Well worth it.

It was so nice not having to rush to make a pickup time (or calling / emailing if there is a flight delay), when we were ready I used the App and in 6 minutes he was there and off we went.

goofygal531 · Oct 9, 2015

Has anyone used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle service offered from MCO to Universal?

I read you need to include it in your Universal Package upon booking.

Once you arrive in MCO, you stop by the Universal Studio's store to check in. Then proceed to baggage claim to retrieve your bags and the shuttle will be waiting outside on the ground level.

For my family of four (2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child) it came to $80 one way. I think this is a better option for us than using Tiffany Towncar which adds a 20% gratuity. (We usually reserve a minivan, we do not fit in a sedan with our luggage)

Any thoughts?

johnpozey · Oct 9, 2015

I replaced my phone and no longer have Tony Hinds contact information. Can someone post his best contact information for my November trip. Thanks!

johnpozey · Oct 9, 2015

macraven said:
i prefer using private car service.
a taxi could cost a bit less than that, but car service will be there and meet you at the luggage carousel in the airport and help you with that.

the one i use parks at the airport, has a sign with my name on it and he is there before i get to the luggage area.
he tracks the flights and pays to park onsite so it is a limited walk to his vehicle.
grocery stop is free with the ride.

paying the extra money is worth it for me.

most private car service drivers have booster seats and car seats available.
just request them when you book.

I replaced my phone and no longer have Tony Hinds contact information. Can someone post his best contact information for my November trip. Thanks!

carmelhp · Oct 9, 2015

johnpozey said:
I replaced my phone and no longer have Tony Hinds contact information. Can someone post his best contact information for my November trip. Thanks!

407-406-9093

angierae · Oct 9, 2015

goofygal531 said:
Has anyone used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle service offered from MCO to Universal?

I read you need to include it in your Universal Package upon booking.

Once you arrive in MCO, you stop by the Universal Studio's store to check in. Then proceed to baggage claim to retrieve your bags and the shuttle will be waiting outside on the ground level.

For my family of four (2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child) it came to $80 one way. I think this is a better option for us than using Tiffany Towncar which adds a 20% gratuity. (We usually reserve a minivan, we do not fit in a sedan with our luggage)

Any thoughts?

This is what we're doing. I booked a package (Yes, I know it's cheaper to do it all separately but I like having everything in one place and I liked the harry potter package) but we're not going until January so I can't say anything about how well it works until then.

johnpozey · Oct 9, 2015

carmelhp said:
407-406-9093

Thank you

CPA_ESQ. · Oct 13, 2015

goofygal531 said:
Has anyone used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle service offered from MCO to Universal?

I read you need to include it in your Universal Package upon booking.

Once you arrive in MCO, you stop by the Universal Studio's store to check in. Then proceed to baggage claim to retrieve your bags and the shuttle will be waiting outside on the ground level.

For my family of four (2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child) it came to $80 one way. I think this is a better option for us than using Tiffany Towncar which adds a 20% gratuity. (We usually reserve a minivan, we do not fit in a sedan with our luggage)

Any thoughts?

Here is something we did on our recent trip. Walk to the Hyatt in the airport and take the elevator to the 1st floor - down there is a the valet parking driveway and under it are towncars, Black SUVs etc. for hotel guests (just like the ones that are in front of the lowes hotels at universal) They charge $55 to the Universal Properties and will make a stop for you as well. These SUVs can easily fit a good size family.

I would do this instead of taking a cab - those cabs won't make a stop for you and the drivers are talking on their cell phones the whole way.

Andrea · Oct 18, 2015

My husband is in orlando right now for work and used Uber a few times. Both times cost him less then 6.00 !!

MouseCrazy96 · Nov 17, 2015

Thanks to this thread, I have just booked Tony Hinds for my upcoming trip in December. Thanks so much everyone! I am thinking the direct transport to the hotel will be worth the extra few bucks as opposed to a shuttle/van service. It's a very short trip so I want to get as much park time in as possible.

macraven · Nov 17, 2015

Tony is worth it.

showers2flowers · Nov 18, 2015

We were at UO at the beginning of the month and booked with Tony, based on the recommendations I saw here. Our driver was Ron, and he was great--was there early for both pickups and texted me when he had arrived so we would know. I especially recommend Tony's service for anyone who has extremely late or extremely early arrivals or departures. All the other quotes I got were at least $100 more than Tony's due to our late arrival (after midnight) and early departure (before 6am). We highly recommend Tony.

MouseCrazy96 · Nov 19, 2015

First time flying into Orlando and also using Tony. He said he will be waiting for us at the bottom of the escalator in baggage claim. My question is, once we meet him do we all go over to baggage claim and wait for the bag or will Tony at that point go pull the car around? Kind of a silly question. Just wondering what to expect.

thanks!

kevdad · Nov 19, 2015

MouseCrazy96 said:
First time flying into Orlando and also using Tony. He said he will be waiting for us at the bottom of the escalator in baggage claim. My question is, once we meet him do we all go over to baggage claim and wait for the bag or will Tony at that point go pull the car around? Kind of a silly question. Just wondering what to expect. thanks!

Not silly at all! He helps you with your baggage, then you head down to his van. It's only a few minutes to get down there. Really convenient!
We used him for our trip last month and had a wonderful experience. Enjoy!

macraven · Nov 19, 2015

he will be waiting at the bottom of the escalator holding an ipad with your last name on it.

together you will go to the baggage carousel and he will pick up your luggage.

tony parks onsite which he pays for and does not pass this cost on to you.

together he will walk to his vehicle which will be steps to his car.
it could be about a 2 minute walk

soma27 · Dec 13, 2015

I want to thank the posters of this thread for the great info - especially in recommending Tony for the round trip transfers.

I just got back 3 hours ago from a quick family trip (6 adults, a child and toddler), and he was great. On-time, nice personalty, clean vehicle, and great price - really could not ask for more. For a big group, I would 100% recommend him.

macraven · Dec 13, 2015

Glad you had great transportation services!

Totally agree that Tony is a gem

Thank you for coming back to this thread to share your experience

TJDisneymama · Dec 30, 2015

How much can I expect to pay if I use Tony to go from Port Canaveral to Royal Pacific? And then from Royal Pacific back to MCO? (5 of us). I would use the superstar shuttle from RPR to MCO but I have a room only res, not a package so I'm not sure if I can use it, plus on the website it only mentions round trip MCO transport, and I would only need 1 way.

macraven · Dec 30, 2015

He does transport to there a lot

Either call or email tony and he will give you the cost quote

tarak · Dec 30, 2015

I just emailed Tony, hoping he can take us from MCO to PBH and then to AKV a few days later. Between the holidays and school schedules, it completely slipped my mind. We leave on January 16. Fingers crossed he can help me out. I've always used Happy Limo in the past and it's been fine until our last trip, which was just odd. Not bad. But everyone here speaks so highly of Tony, I'd like to try someone new.

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