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Conniesaurus · 07-09-2009, 08:46 AM

Does anyone know about how much it cost to take a taxi from VWL to BW? We are swtching resorts and are wondering the price.

Thanks

disneynutz · 07-09-2009, 09:10 AM

Bell Services will move your luggage and food for you when you change resorts. You can then take the bus to DHS and the boat to BWV.

Conniesaurus · 07-09-2009, 09:18 AM

Thanks, didn't even think about taking the bus to MGM.

Mahusky · 07-09-2009, 11:36 AM

FWIW.... We take lots of cabs for dinner and such around WDW and it always seems to cost about $10.

Tink-n-Belle · 07-09-2009, 08:40 PM

it was $16 (with tip) from the poly to the BW. You have to go around the MK parking lot which takes a lot of time.

We will be doing split stays from the BLT to the BW every trip now. We plan just to go to Epcot on the day of the switch. Take the monorail over and tour Epcot and then just exit thru the international gateway around 4-5 and check in.

Or you could take the bus to DHS and either walk (15 minute walk) -or take the boat (20 minute ride, unless you get off at the Swan/dol and walk to the BW.

ParrotBill · 07-10-2009, 11:52 AM

Depends a little bit on drive time which includes red lights or slow traffic. It was stormy when we did it last and that route was $12 plus tip for us.

Claire L · 07-10-2009, 11:55 AM

We took a cab from the BWI to GF one night and it was about $15 inc tip if I remember correctly.

Claire

rowbear · 07-10-2009, 11:56 AM

10-12 before tip. We taxi to dinner a few times each time we go that we do not have a car.

jekjones1558 · 07-10-2009, 01:41 PM

We have rarely used taxis at WDW because we rent cars. But the car rental costs are getting ridiculous. You can take a lot of $15 cab rides and order groceries and still save money over a car rental at current prices.

rowbear · 07-10-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jekjones1558

We have rarely used taxis at WDW because we rent cars. But the car rental costs are getting ridiculous. You can take a lot of $15 cab rides and order groceries and still save money over a car rental at current prices.

And there is the hassle factor. Even if I thought taxis would be slightly more I would still probably choose taxis over getting a car. If I know I am going to be using it a lot that is one thing but for a few trips a taxi is the way to go.

Maistre Gracey · 07-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Yup... It's taxi cabs for us.
We enjoy drinks with dinner, so we always cab to and from dinner. This coming trip, with the high price of rental cars, we are cabbing it for everything including the parks. I just don't think I have the patience to wait for the bus, then the stroller folding, then the multiple resort stops....

MG

crisi · 07-10-2009, 02:40 PM

I'd say "budget $20" - our cabs have usually run around $15 at Disney since the increase in fares. If you can get from VWL to BWV for just $10 you've gotten luck. I can't remember if that includes tip or not - which is part of the "budget $20" logic.

Also, carry some ones - cab drivers are notorious for deciding whatever bill you hand them includes the tip. Or better yet, pay with a credit card so the ride can be tracked.

We cab a LOT in Disney - we had our fill of rental cars years ago. But we do also take the bus when we have the time and patience.

BigMama · 07-10-2009, 03:27 PM

I did it last year from BC to AKV and with tip it was 20.00 quick and easy!

famsen · 07-10-2009, 06:04 PM

Since this September's and December's trips will be my first time flying on an airplane since I was twelve years old, we will not be driving down and will not have a car. We like to buy some groceries for the room when we arrive. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure for how much a round trip taxi trip would be to the nearest Publix or the Premium Outlet Mall?

Thank you!

crisi · 07-11-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by famsen

Since this September's and December's trips will be my first time flying on an airplane since I was twelve years old, we will not be driving down and will not have a car. We like to buy some groceries for the room when we arrive. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure for how much a round trip taxi trip would be to the nearest Publix or the Premium Outlet Mall?

Thank you!

For groceries, I'd use a delivery service. It will be MUCH cheaper than a taxi. Or, if you don't have much to buy - use the stores at Disney - convenience store prices and selection - but convenient. Garden Grocer and Wegoshop are the two most often mentioned here.

I only have a vague idea that the outlet mall is less than halfway between WDW and the airport. The airport is a $45 cab ride one way.

07-09-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Conniesaurus Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 105	cost of taxi Does anyone know about how much it cost to take a taxi from VWL to BW? We are swtching resorts and are wondering the price. Thanks __________________ Connie VWL vacation club member since 2001 Mom of two: 24 and 21 Grandmother of one: 5 months

07-09-2009, 09:10 AM	#2
disneynutz Earning My Ears One At A Time Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,800	Bell Services will move your luggage and food for you when you change resorts. You can then take the bus to DHS and the boat to BWV. __________________

07-09-2009, 09:18 AM	#3
Conniesaurus Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 105	Thanks, didn't even think about taking the bus to MGM. __________________ Connie VWL vacation club member since 2001 Mom of two: 24 and 21 Grandmother of one: 5 months

07-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
Mahusky West of Boston and East of Nowhere Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 686	FWIW.... We take lots of cabs for dinner and such around WDW and it always seems to cost about $10. __________________

07-09-2009, 08:40 PM	#5
Tink-n-Belle DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 959	it was $16 (with tip) from the poly to the BW. You have to go around the MK parking lot which takes a lot of time. We will be doing split stays from the BLT to the BW every trip now. We plan just to go to Epcot on the day of the switch. Take the monorail over and tour Epcot and then just exit thru the international gateway around 4-5 and check in. Or you could take the bus to DHS and either walk (15 minute walk) -or take the boat (20 minute ride, unless you get off at the Swan/dol and walk to the BW. __________________ BWV 09,08,07, 06(2) BCV 06 AKV 08VB 06,08 & 09Cont 02 Poly 86 Grand Floridian 88 All Stars 94 & 04 Club villas 84,85,87,90,92 & 99 *offsite 83,81,80,76 &73

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07-10-2009, 11:52 AM	#6
ParrotBill A parrot's life for me Stalked by a little Einstein Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Upstate NY near Rochester Posts: 1,010	Depends a little bit on drive time which includes red lights or slow traffic. It was stormy when we did it last and that route was $12 plus tip for us. __________________ The combined forces of Princesses, Fairies and Dumbo in a new FantasyLand shall overcome He-who-shall-not-be-named SSR May 20-27 2009, BWV Aug 20-Sep 4 2009 30+ WDW, 2 DL, 1 DLP visits; DVC BWV & OKW since 1995

07-10-2009, 11:55 AM	#7
Claire L Enjoys a good broadway show Likes a nice cold glass of White Zinfandel Has been known to have a blonde moment now and then Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Too far from the Magic in England Posts: 10,226	We took a cab from the BWI to GF one night and it was about $15 inc tip if I remember correctly. Claire __________________ Owner since 08/07 Aug 90 to Mar 98 - 6 visits to US and 20 states visited, inc 2 trips to WDW and 2 trips to DL June 01 - WDW Grosvenor DTD 14nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts June 02 - WDW - WL for 2wks Feb 03 - NY 4nts June 03 - West Coast 3wks SF to LA & DL for 3 days Oct 04 - WDW AKL 10nts + RPR 2nts June 05 - WDW YC 10nts + HRH 4nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts! June 06 - SF to LV inc Lake Tahoe, Yosemite + the Grand Canyon 3wks Dec 06 - NYE at WDW POFQ 11nts inc RPR 1nt Oct 07 - WDW 14nts at SSR inc 1nt at PBH May 08 - WDW AKV 15nts inc PBH 1nt + VB 4nts Feb 2009 - WDW SSR 7nts + BWI 7nts June 09 - Washington DC for a week Dec 2009 - New York for 6 nts Oct 2010 - WDW AKV 12nts

07-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#8
rowbear Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 325	10-12 before tip. We taxi to dinner a few times each time we go that we do not have a car.

07-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#9
jekjones1558 Always happy at Disney Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: MN Posts: 4,714	We have rarely used taxis at WDW because we rent cars. But the car rental costs are getting ridiculous. You can take a lot of $15 cab rides and order groceries and still save money over a car rental at current prices. __________________ Jean I'm an OL Groupie!DH on his wheels at BWV We're at BWV now!

07-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#11
Maistre Gracey Still trying to figure out the mystery of the 'Downy Ball' and the Tag Fairies??!! Kevin Bacon looks just like me< Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mostly Connecticut, but preferably VWL or VB! Posts: 6,567	Yup... It's taxi cabs for us. We enjoy drinks with dinner, so we always cab to and from dinner. This coming trip, with the high price of rental cars, we are cabbing it for everything including the parks. I just don't think I have the patience to wait for the bus, then the stroller folding, then the multiple resort stops.... MG __________________ Good night Adventurers. Thanks for the great years... Kungaloosh... Pretend you see a VGC thingy here

07-10-2009, 02:40 PM	#12
crisi DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 16,380	I'd say "budget $20" - our cabs have usually run around $15 at Disney since the increase in fares. If you can get from VWL to BWV for just $10 you've gotten luck. I can't remember if that includes tip or not - which is part of the "budget $20" logic. Also, carry some ones - cab drivers are notorious for deciding whatever bill you hand them includes the tip. Or better yet, pay with a credit card so the ride can be tracked. We cab a LOT in Disney - we had our fill of rental cars years ago. But we do also take the bus when we have the time and patience.

07-10-2009, 03:27 PM	#13
BigMama DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: , New Jersey Posts: 1,259	I did it last year from BC to AKV and with tip it was 20.00 quick and easy! __________________

07-10-2009, 06:04 PM	#14
famsen DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,245	What About Taxi Prices for Groceries? Since this September's and December's trips will be my first time flying on an airplane since I was twelve years old, we will not be driving down and will not have a car. We like to buy some groceries for the room when we arrive. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure for how much a round trip taxi trip would be to the nearest Publix or the Premium Outlet Mall? Thank you! __________________ '93:Disney Inn '94:Dixie Landings '95Wilderness Lodge '97:Contemporary '98: CBR '01:Contemporary:'06:POFQ '07:SSR '08: May: Pop Century; AKV First Trip as DVC Members Sept:AKV May 09:AKV Jambo & AKV KIDANI Sept 09: Kidani Dec 09: Girls Only SSR

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