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Walkerfam · 09-07-2009, 12:21 AM

What is the best option, especially if we plan Universal Studios & SeaWorld. We are staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and there are 6 of us. Two which still require a car seat?????

Magical Express, Shuttle (Mears), Towncar/ Limos, Cab, Rental Cars.

jillhou · 09-07-2009, 12:25 AM

My brother used Tiffany Town Car service last March - there were 5 adults and 3 kids - a van picked them up, allowed them to stop at the grocery for 30 minutes to buy supplies for the baby. Said the service was good and very reasonably priced.

Zip-a-dee-dude-da · 09-07-2009, 12:31 AM

dont waste you time on shuttles and town cars...rent a van its well worth the money and you can use it to drive to the parks much quicker than using busses

Kimberle · 09-07-2009, 08:52 AM

You should rent a car/van. If you were staying on-site, you could take ME to your AKL resort. With so much off-site activities, you'd be better off with a rental car. You could also go off-site for some meals, which would save your family a lot of $$.

Stinky_Pete · 09-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Another option is to use ME and rent a car for the days you need while at WDW. You can rent at the Car Care Center. I believe the Dolphin also has a rental desk as well as some of the hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd.

Kathy Z · 09-07-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinky_Pete

Another option is to use ME and rent a car for the days you need while at WDW. You can rent at the Car Care Center. I believe the Dolphin also has a rental desk as well as some of the hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd.

I agree with the quoted advise for a rental car for just the days you need one. And FL has very relaxed car seat rules. Child safety seats are only required for children age 3 and under. Of course, this does not mean you might be comfortable without the protection you normally provide for your children at home. Here in MI our 7 year-old DGD required a booster seat but we had no problem with using Disney transportation without children's safety seats for her.

Mike Port · 09-07-2009, 05:47 PM

If you don't wan to stress about transportation, use Tiffany Town car. I would suggest not to use Mears, because everyone else around you will be doing the same thing and you will be shuffled like cattle on their vans/buses and you will make many stops before you get to your hotel. If you really want to go big get a limo from them. The kids will love it!!!

chrisgeraci · 09-07-2009, 06:16 PM

If you are leaving property, I would look into a car. AKL is off the beaten path at the furthest west (I think) end of the resort. We like to get out and about, go to the store, get from park to park quickly and rent a car. Thrify has good rates, if you have a Costco or Sam's club their travel section online usually yields good rates. Also, try www.sidestep.com for rates.

From MCO take the 528 to I-4, you can't miss the Disney exit signs. AKL is the last exit. Buena Vista is the main road that intersects Disney east to west, it's easy to get around. Parking is free at most resorts and all parks as a Disney Resort guest. Good luck.

09-07-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
Walkerfam Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	How do I get from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World What is the best option, especially if we plan Universal Studios & SeaWorld. We are staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and there are 6 of us. Two which still require a car seat????? Magical Express, Shuttle (Mears), Towncar/ Limos, Cab, Rental Cars.

09-07-2009, 12:25 AM	#2
jillhou Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2001 Location: suburbia near Houston, TX Posts: 493	My brother used Tiffany Town Car service last March - there were 5 adults and 3 kids - a van picked them up, allowed them to stop at the grocery for 30 minutes to buy supplies for the baby. Said the service was good and very reasonably priced. __________________ DISNEY LOVER! MOM of 3 boys offsite - 1990, DXL - 1992, Wilderness Cabins - 1995 Disneyland Hotel - 1995, Poly - 1997, Contemp - 2000 Dolphin - 2001, Poly GVC- 2002, DL - Grand Cali - 2002 - wonderful conc@Poly Lv and AKL - 2003, Poly Conc - Xmas 2004 AllStar Music - can I do it? - Apr 2005 with HS choir Poly Conc - March 5 - 11, 2006 August 2007 - Poly concierge

09-07-2009, 08:52 AM	#4
Kimberle WL Vet Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 8,309	You should rent a car/van. If you were staying on-site, you could take ME to your AKL resort. With so much off-site activities, you'd be better off with a rental car. You could also go off-site for some meals, which would save your family a lot of $$. __________________ Aug 01 CR, N Wing Sept 02 Country Inn & Suites, Calypso Cay Sept 03 WL, Crtyd view Sept 04 CR 14th fl Concierge Aug 06 Royal Pacific, Club Level Aug 07 AKL, Club Level Aug 08, POR Aug 09 Beach Club

09-07-2009, 06:16 PM	#8
chrisgeraci Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 37	Transportation If you are leaving property, I would look into a car. AKL is off the beaten path at the furthest west (I think) end of the resort. We like to get out and about, go to the store, get from park to park quickly and rent a car. Thrify has good rates, if you have a Costco or Sam's club their travel section online usually yields good rates. Also, try www.sidestep.com for rates. From MCO take the 528 to I-4, you can't miss the Disney exit signs. AKL is the last exit. Buena Vista is the main road that intersects Disney east to west, it's easy to get around. Parking is free at most resorts and all parks as a Disney Resort guest. Good luck. __________________ Caribbean Beach: 1998 ~ Coronado: 1998 ~ Disney Cruise: 2000 ~ Port Orleans Mansions: 2000 ~Animal Kingdom Lodge: 2002 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge: 2004 ~ Saratoga Springs: 2006 ~ Villa's Wilderness Lodge: 2007 ~ Pop Century: 2008 ~ Villas Animal Kingdom Lodge: 2008 ~ Saratoga Springs: 2009 ~ Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009!

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09-07-2009, 12:31 AM	#3
Zip-a-dee-dude-da If only I could find a woman like Tinkerbell!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 257	dont waste you time on shuttles and town cars...rent a van its well worth the money and you can use it to drive to the parks much quicker than using busses

09-07-2009, 05:16 PM	#5
Stinky_Pete DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,250	Another option is to use ME and rent a car for the days you need while at WDW. You can rent at the Car Care Center. I believe the Dolphin also has a rental desk as well as some of the hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd.

09-07-2009, 05:47 PM	#7
Mike Port Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	If you don't wan to stress about transportation, use Tiffany Town car. I would suggest not to use Mears, because everyone else around you will be doing the same thing and you will be shuffled like cattle on their vans/buses and you will make many stops before you get to your hotel. If you really want to go big get a limo from them. The kids will love it!!!

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