Park close 12:30, plane at 7:25am, Hotel? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Southerndisney · 11-18-2012, 09:36 AM

My DD 18 and I will be at Disney Dec 20-22. The first night we will stay at Pop. On Dec 21st EPCOT closes at 12:30 and our flight at MCO is 7:25am. If we stay at Pop, ME will pick us up at 4:25am. I'm thinking that maybe we should rent a car that day and stay closer to the airport and get to sleep more than 3 hours. Can anyone recomend an inexpensive but safe hotel near MCO for a few hours sleep? Thanks

AndyFL · 11-18-2012, 09:45 AM

Wouldn't it be cheaper just to take a taxi rather than bother with a car rental and hotel...all that extra time could be spent in bed.

robinb · 11-18-2012, 05:41 PM

I would consider renting a car near WDW and staying at Pop both nights. The drive to MCO in the morning will be really quick. In any case, you can get a car from Budget for less than $45 with taxes using code 'Y937800' pick up near WDW and drop off at MCO. You could also save a bunch of money if you just stay near the airport overnight v/s Pop.

seashoreCM · 11-18-2012, 06:16 PM

You'll get in a little more park time by renting a car. If you take a taxi you still have to go back to your resort to get the carryons.

You'll still have to deal with a hotel to get any time let alone all that extra time in bed.

You'll also get a little more park time and also be able to use Magical Express by delaying dinner until after you get to the airport. Then go to an airport area hotel for that last night. (From alternatives all based on leaving Disney in the 8 to 9 PM time frame.)

Southerndisney · 11-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the budget car rental code. I checked the Hyatt at the airport and they want $152 for the night.

robinb · 11-20-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Southerndisney

Thanks for the budget car rental code. I checked the Hyatt at the airport and they want $152 for the night.

You can still stay near the airport with your rental car and save $$. I have booked on both Priceline and Hotwire near the airport. Most hotels have free parking and you can drop your car off on the way into the airport in the morning.

Rpsemont · 11-20-2012, 05:39 PM

In your situation, I would use priceline or hotwire to get a hotel at the airport. Then I would either plan for a one day car rental or take a taxi after epcot.
Which hotel I got at the aiport would determinie whether I would drop the car at the aiport that night - and use the hotel shuttle. Or park at the hotel and drive to the airport the next morning. You can probably get a nice airport hotel for $50-$60.

If you want some guidance on Priceline, send me a pm and I'd be happpy to talk to you. I'm not a great typist..

Also, If you're spening that day at Epcot, look into picking up an Alamo car at the Dolphin hotel. You could easily walk over at one point, get the car, drive to POP to get your luggage and then return to park at Epcot. Remember to get a Parking sign from POP when you check in so you don't pay for parking at Epcot.

spiceycat · 11-20-2012, 11:32 PM

there are several hotels near the airport

http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search#...dults=2&star=0

would take DME to the airport the night before you leave - now if you are doing Epcot that night - well you can't take DME because it leaves before Epcot closes.

so guess you have to get a rental car.

11-18-2012, 09:36 AM	#1
Southerndisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 268	Park close 12:30, plane at 7:25am, Hotel? My DD 18 and I will be at Disney Dec 20-22. The first night we will stay at Pop. On Dec 21st EPCOT closes at 12:30 and our flight at MCO is 7:25am. If we stay at Pop, ME will pick us up at 4:25am. I'm thinking that maybe we should rent a car that day and stay closer to the airport and get to sleep more than 3 hours. Can anyone recomend an inexpensive but safe hotel near MCO for a few hours sleep? Thanks

11-18-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
robinb DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 28,304	I would consider renting a car near WDW and staying at Pop both nights. The drive to MCO in the morning will be really quick. In any case, you can get a car from Budget for less than $45 with taxes using code 'Y937800' pick up near WDW and drop off at MCO. You could also save a bunch of money if you just stay near the airport overnight v/s Pop. __________________ DVC Member since 1997 Walt Disney World 2013 * Disneyland Paris 2012 * Disneyland 2011 * Hong Kong Disneyland 2007 * Tokyo Disneyland 2007

11-18-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
seashoreCM All around nice guy. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 20,605	You'll get in a little more park time by renting a car. If you take a taxi you still have to go back to your resort to get the carryons. You'll still have to deal with a hotel to get any time let alone all that extra time in bed. You'll also get a little more park time and also be able to use Magical Express by delaying dinner until after you get to the airport. Then go to an airport area hotel for that last night. (From alternatives all based on leaving Disney in the 8 to 9 PM time frame.) __________________ Last Disney trip: December 2010. (news item) Rescuers and responders getting headaches from leaking natural gas all over the place in Oklahoma. (me) Utility companies need to cut off service to the affected streets and cancel the latest monthly bills of subscribers whose homes were damaged and where a substantial increase in consumption was recorded. Last edited by seashoreCM; 11-18-2012 at 06:46 PM.

11-20-2012, 05:39 PM	#7
Rpsemont DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,142	In your situation, I would use priceline or hotwire to get a hotel at the airport. Then I would either plan for a one day car rental or take a taxi after epcot. Which hotel I got at the aiport would determinie whether I would drop the car at the aiport that night - and use the hotel shuttle. Or park at the hotel and drive to the airport the next morning. You can probably get a nice airport hotel for $50-$60. If you want some guidance on Priceline, send me a pm and I'd be happpy to talk to you. I'm not a great typist.. Also, If you're spening that day at Epcot, look into picking up an Alamo car at the Dolphin hotel. You could easily walk over at one point, get the car, drive to POP to get your luggage and then return to park at Epcot. Remember to get a Parking sign from POP when you check in so you don't pay for parking at Epcot. __________________ Feb 1999 -DXL;Feb 2000 - Dolphin, Grosv, westgate Feb 2001 - ASMu, Hyatt; Dec 01 ASMo; Mar 2002 - CSR & offsite;Nov02 ASMu Feb 2003 - BWV and DOLPHIN; Oct 2003 - Sher. Safari, Dolphin, BWV Feb 2004 - BWV, Renaissance@Seaworld, OKW Nov 2004 1st trip home! BWV,OKW;Feb 05 OKW,POFQ

11-20-2012, 11:32 PM	#8
spiceycat Own at BWV, VWL and BLT It happens every night on the Bay Lake side Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: birmingham, Al Posts: 35,985	there are several hotels near the airport http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search#...dults=2&star=0 would take DME to the airport the night before you leave - now if you are doing Epcot that night - well you can't take DME because it leaves before Epcot closes. so guess you have to get a rental car. __________________ Pat J

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11-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
AndyFL This is my tag....one day I'll be all big and my color will change! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panhandle of FL just north of Panama City...basically the armpit of FL Posts: 742	Wouldn't it be cheaper just to take a taxi rather than bother with a car rental and hotel...all that extra time could be spent in bed.

11-20-2012, 04:00 PM	#5
Southerndisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 268	Thanks for the budget car rental code. I checked the Hyatt at the airport and they want $152 for the night.

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