Any other hotels offer transp. to/from MCO?

[opus_00]

Does anyone know of Disney-area hotels (specifically the Swan, and some of the DTD hotels) that offer shuttles to and from the Orlando airport, either for free or for a small fee? I would love to stay at a Disney resort to take advantage of the Magical Express, but we are eligible for some discounts that would make it more economical to stay at a non-Disney hotel that's still considered to be "on Disney property." We'd prefer not to take a taxi since we have two young children (ages 4 and 6) who are in booster seats, and we don't want to lug those around with us.

Thanks!
Paula

 

[CleveRocks]

I'm not aware that there are any free (or very inexpensive) shuttles from surrounding hotels to MCO. That's what made DME so special and innovative -- Disney thought (and was able) to offer something that didin't exist in their area, free airport transfers.

 

[Edd]

There are no hotels in the Disney area that offer free shuttle service from MCO. Only Disney hotels and Me offer the free service.

 

[opus_00]

That's what I thought, but thanks for confirming for me. Guess I need to add about another $100 into the budget for transportation, or else stay at a Disney moderate resort. This would mean we will get a less-exclusive hotel for the same price as the Swan (the gov't discount we got at the Swan is about the same price as rack rate at a Disney moderate), but we will have access to the Magical Express and Disney Dining Plan (which we would definitely take advantage of).

Hmmmmm...am I the only one who has trouble making these kinds of decisions?

Paula

 

[wahoowa]

Follow this link to all the hotels in the area that provide a complimentary airport shuttle.
http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/marketing/hotels.htm

 

[goofy4tink]

Follow this link to all the hotels in the area that provide a complimentary airport shuttle.
http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/marketing/hotels.htm

I believe the OP is looking to stay at the Swan not an off-site hotel.
And to the OP...oh yes, we've all been in that boat of indecision!!!! You just have to decide what is important to you. I've stayed at both the S/D, as well as POR. I have to tell you...I would be very tempted to book POR so that I could use DME as well as the DDP (if DDP fit our dining budget).

 

[Edd]

The hotels listed on the link above are all hotels close to Orlando International Airport.

 

[Lewisc]

Not sure but I think a couple of offsite hotels give you a small discount if you want to use Mears (shared shuttle service). Mears will cost around $85 for the 4 of you without any discount. I'd spend the extra money for a car service.