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buffettgirl · 11-12-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MomToPirate&Princess

We've never had problems getting to the parks using the bus schedule, but on our last trip there were several cases where we just missed the SOG bus at AK, HS, or Water Parks. Then we're torn as to what is a quicker option back - a TTC bus, a Poly bus, wait for the next SOG bus. What do you think is quicker?

We usually pick whatever comes first in the Poly/TTC bus queue area. Unless you're really close to the next SOG pickup time, then you'll always get an other TTC bus quicker. Once at TTC a SOG bus is never more than 15 min away.

We'd take a Poly bus if we still had plenty of energy to walk back from Poly.

WDW 3 · 11-12-2012, 10:10 AM

My hubbys only issue with the shady shuttle is tipping for the ride

having correct bills. Keep that in mind.

buffettgirl · 11-12-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WDW 3

My hubbys only issue with the shady shuttle is tipping for the ride

having correct bills. Keep that in mind.

yes, that's why we try to walk if we can, not that we're THAT cheap but it could add up if we did it two trips a day for a week.

deannaf87 · 11-12-2012, 09:42 PM

If we do the "pre order" for salute tickets to be picked up at SoG, do we pay sales tax?

Gizmo4 · 11-13-2012, 08:12 AM

Deanna - Nope.

We were just there in Sept. and loved it. The buses were easy as long as you know their schedule... a walk from the Poly is nice during the evening (at least it is in warm Sept - one of the only times I wasn't all sweaty, yuck). We ate at the Garden Gallery buffet one night and the food was ok... but it was one of my kids' favorite memories. It was carnival night and they had caramel apples, cotton candy, a balloon artist... they had a ball. We can't wait to go back.

minijeanie · 11-13-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by deannaf87

If we do the "pre order" for salute tickets to be picked up at SoG, do we pay sales tax?

Nope: One price that is it. Great deal!

WDW 3 · 11-13-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by buffettgirl

yes, that's why we try to walk if we can, not that we're THAT cheap but it could add up if we did it two trips a day for a week.

We only walked it in the evening. It's really nice at night when it's cooling off. Very relaxing at the end of the day.

basilb · 11-13-2012, 11:42 AM

30 days!!!!

That is all.

deannaf87 · 11-13-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by minijeanie

Nope: One price that is it. Great deal!

Awesome! I was going to buy them at the MWR here, but that'd be one less thing I have to keep track of during our road trip.

jusero · 11-13-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo4

We were just there in Sept. and loved it.

We are planning on going next September, probably towards the end of the month so we can get the Halloween decorations and party. Did you find the crowds higher because of the free meal plans? We are trying to avoid the crowds if at all possible.

Thanks!!!!

Kmhamrick · 11-14-2012, 07:48 PM

I know that SOG doesn't get to catch the "Magical Express" at Orlando International, so I am wondering what is the cheapest way from getting to SOG from the airport.

Does anyone know how much a taxi costs? Or is it a cheaper way to rent a shuttle/town car from the SOG website.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

lilsk8nmac · 11-14-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmhamrick

I know that SOG doesn't get to catch the "Magical Express" at Orlando International, so I am wondering what is the cheapest way from getting to SOG from the airport.

Does anyone know how much a taxi costs? Or is it a cheaper way to rent a shuttle/town car from the SOG website.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

We got town car service thru FL Tours. And will go with them again in the future.

WDW 3 · 11-15-2012, 07:58 AM

Another town car user

Sun Ray Transportation.

buffettgirl · 11-15-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmhamrick

I know that SOG doesn't get to catch the "Magical Express" at Orlando International, so I am wondering what is the cheapest way from getting to SOG from the airport.

Does anyone know how much a taxi costs? Or is it a cheaper way to rent a shuttle/town car from the SOG website.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

We've used Tiffany Towncar in the past. Loved them. This year we found a cheap car rental for the week and did that instead.

PrincessSuzanne · 11-15-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jusero

We are planning on going next September, probably towards the end of the month so we can get the Halloween decorations and party. Did you find the crowds higher because of the free meal plans? We are trying to avoid the crowds if at all possible.

Thanks!!!!

We've been several times in Sept, we found that early to mid Sept is best, lower crowds. The closer you get to Food and Wine opening, it gets a bit more crowded and a lot of World Showcase is closed off behind fencing preparing for F&W, and it makes the path more narrow.

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Kmhamrick Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 5	From Airport to SOG I know that SOG doesn't get to catch the "Magical Express" at Orlando International, so I am wondering what is the cheapest way from getting to SOG from the airport. Does anyone know how much a taxi costs? Or is it a cheaper way to rent a shuttle/town car from the SOG website. Thanks in advance for any help!!

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Gizmo4 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 19	Deanna - Nope. We were just there in Sept. and loved it. The buses were easy as long as you know their schedule... a walk from the Poly is nice during the evening (at least it is in warm Sept - one of the only times I wasn't all sweaty, yuck). We ate at the Garden Gallery buffet one night and the food was ok... but it was one of my kids' favorite memories. It was carnival night and they had caramel apples, cotton candy, a balloon artist... they had a ball. We can't wait to go back.

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basilb Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 29	30 days!!!! That is all.