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labelo · 11-11-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ana~n~Joseph

I used Mears last month when I went to Islands of Adventure for the day. It took us 1hr and 10 minutes to get back to the WDW Resort. We had two stops (Sea World and a Water Park) and then we had three stops around Disney Resorts before getting to our final destination.

Our original pick up location was Animal Kingdom Lodge but we wanted to head to MK after our day at Universal. We asked if they could drop us off at the Contemporary Resort and that was not an issue. We made the request when we originally called to make our reservation for the shuttle.

Hope it helps!

Thanks for this info! I was wondering if you could be picked up at one resort and dropped off at another (for dinner reservations, etc.). Good to know it's not a problem!

GrumpyGoofyFan · 11-22-2012, 03:12 PM

Hi,

I will soon be @ the CBR and I have a 1 day two park express pass for Universal and I was wondering what my best option is. 2 adults so I figure a taxi would be great because we won't stop @ sea world and costs would be split. But what is the cost of the taxi and tip compared to the shuttle for a round trip? Thank you

macraven · 11-22-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyGoofyFan

Hi,

I will soon be @ the CBR and I have a 1 day two park express pass for Universal and I was wondering what my best option is. 2 adults so I figure a taxi would be great because we won't stop @ sea world and costs would be split. But what is the cost of the taxi and tip compared to the shuttle for a round trip? Thank you

you can take the mears disney shuttle from your disney hotel to universal.
cost is $19 per adult plus gratuity for the round trip transportation.

make the ressie the night before at the concierge in your wdw hotel lobby.
choose your pick up time then.

2 adults = $ 38 which would be cheaper than the taxi.

getting a taxi from dtd could be $35 per way plus gratuity.
round trip taxi = $76

GrumpyGoofyFan · 11-23-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macraven

you can take the mears disney shuttle from your disney hotel to universal.
cost is $19 per adult plus gratuity for the round trip transportation.

make the ressie the night before at the concierge in your wdw hotel lobby.
choose your pick up time then.

2 adults = $ 38 which would be cheaper than the taxi.

getting a taxi from dtd could be $35 per way plus gratuity.
round trip taxi = $76

okay, thank you very much for this information, shuttle it is!

macraven · 11-23-2012, 10:37 AM

nuge67 · 11-24-2012, 07:29 AM

More so if you do not have a car?

Is there a shuttle say from downtown Disney, cabs, etc?

One would figure that Universal would find a way to get those in Disney to their place........

toddinboston · 11-24-2012, 08:27 AM

We called Mears and took a taxi van from Old key west to US / IOA...average fare was $34 (plus tip) each way...there's 6 of us so I think its cheaper than shuttle bus at $19 pp...

Metro West · 11-24-2012, 10:39 AM

Since we already have a sticky on this subject, I'm going to merge this thread into the other one.

This thread should answer any questions you have.

dburg30 · 12-14-2012, 06:48 AM

If I'm going to a concert at HR live, do I just request to be taken to citywalk or where should I tell the taxi to drop me off?

cableguynoe · 12-14-2012, 06:29 PM

We just did a cab from Coronado Springs to Universal. It was $40 each way. So $90 total with tips. Cabs were sitting in front of our resort and they take credit cards.

Metro West · 12-14-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dburg30

If I'm going to a concert at HR live, do I just request to be taken to citywalk or where should I tell the taxi to drop me off?

There's a central drop off area for both Universal parks and CityWalk. Just ask the driver to drop you there and then head up the escalators to the moving sidewalks.

michellelovesthemous · 12-25-2012, 01:59 PM

How does it work with Mears if you have a wheelchair? And does anybody know how much a taxi to US would cost from Pop century, just as an option. Thanks!

Metro West · 12-26-2012, 07:12 AM

I think cabs run $40-$50 from Disney to Universal.

j-me · 12-26-2012, 08:02 PM

Best way to get from Port Orleans French Quarter to Harry Porter without having a vechicle while on vacation. 2 adults and 2 kids.. the safest and cheapest

macraven · 12-26-2012, 10:02 PM

the Mears shuttle from your motherland resort to UO would be $19 per adult and $16 for children.

these are round trip amounts.

taxi would be about $40 each way.

Mears shuttle would be cheapest.

you sign up for the pick up at the hotel lobby concierge desk the night before.
you list the pick up time but you might have a few stops at the other motherland resorts before you hit the road to the darkside.

you can set up the return time in advance or call about 3 hours prior for when you want the return shuttle to take you back to the motherland resort.

11-22-2012, 03:12 PM	#377
GrumpyGoofyFan Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 16	Taxi or Shuttle? Hi, I will soon be @ the CBR and I have a 1 day two park express pass for Universal and I was wondering what my best option is. 2 adults so I figure a taxi would be great because we won't stop @ sea world and costs would be split. But what is the cost of the taxi and tip compared to the shuttle for a round trip? Thank you

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11-24-2012, 07:29 AM	#381
nuge67 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 231	How do you get from Disney to Universal for a day or two? More so if you do not have a car? Is there a shuttle say from downtown Disney, cabs, etc? One would figure that Universal would find a way to get those in Disney to their place........

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Metro West Proud Redhead 11.47 Miles from Universal 23.56 Miles from Disney Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NW Orlando, FL Posts: 42,376	Since we already have a sticky on this subject, I'm going to merge this thread into the other one. This thread should answer any questions you have. __________________ ** Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2004! **

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11-24-2012, 08:27 AM	#382
toddinboston Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 113	We called Mears and took a taxi van from Old key west to US / IOA...average fare was $34 (plus tip) each way...there's 6 of us so I think its cheaper than shuttle bus at $19 pp...

12-14-2012, 06:29 PM	#385
cableguynoe Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 43	We just did a cab from Coronado Springs to Universal. It was $40 each way. So $90 total with tips. Cabs were sitting in front of our resort and they take credit cards.

12-25-2012, 01:59 PM	#387
michellelovesthemous DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edmonds, Wa Posts: 609	Mears and a wheelchair? How does it work with Mears if you have a wheelchair? And does anybody know how much a taxi to US would cost from Pop century, just as an option. Thanks! __________________

12-26-2012, 07:12 AM	#388
Metro West Proud Redhead 11.47 Miles from Universal 23.56 Miles from Disney Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NW Orlando, FL Posts: 42,376	I think cabs run $40-$50 from Disney to Universal. __________________ ** Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2004! **

12-26-2012, 08:02 PM	#389
j-me Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grand Haven, MI Posts: 186	how to get to Harry Potter from POFQ? Best way to get from Port Orleans French Quarter to Harry Porter without having a vechicle while on vacation. 2 adults and 2 kids.. the safest and cheapest __________________ 3/2013 1st Family Trip w/ Sister's family POFQ 9/2010 DD's18th B/day Port Orleans Riverside 12/2008 & 09 DD HS Orchestra trip 2/2007 Off-site condo & All Star Movies]: 5/2005 GKTW..our son's Make A Wish Trip 1991..Honeymoon offsite 1987 Downtown Disney 1977 Off-site

12-26-2012, 10:02 PM	#390
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,101	the Mears shuttle from your motherland resort to UO would be $19 per adult and $16 for children. these are round trip amounts. taxi would be about $40 each way. Mears shuttle would be cheapest. you sign up for the pick up at the hotel lobby concierge desk the night before. you list the pick up time but you might have a few stops at the other motherland resorts before you hit the road to the darkside. you can set up the return time in advance or call about 3 hours prior for when you want the return shuttle to take you back to the motherland resort. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

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