best way to get to outlets from resort?

[stacie_d]

DH and I are trying to decide what to do here...

We are flying down Aug 6-13, and we are debating on whether to get a rental car or take a shuttle to the resort. But We also wanted to go to the Disney Outlets so that we could save money on souvenirs.

Looks like the cheapest rate we can get for a rental car is around $150. (and I am not sure what other charges will be added to this.)

I think we can take Mears for around 60 total, round trip.

If we use Mears, or some other shuttle, what is the best way to get back out to the outlets?

I heard we could take a cab...anyone know about how much that will cost?

What about the Bus (not disney trasportation, but the one that goes to TTC)? Does it go to the outlets?

This area is new for me, as we have typically driven down. Help me! (Please!)

 

[drusba]

I assume you are talking about outlet stores off-site like Belz or those along International Drive; you do have to 6 or 7 miles to get to them. There are no Disney busses that go to them. The only way is by car transportation. A taxi will likely cost $25 to $30 round trip to one. Having your own rental car would be the most convenient method as you could possible go to more than one that way. You can do one day rentals on site with National. However, renting a car just to get discounted souveniers does not sound like an idea that would really save much money.

 

[disneyvacationmom]

We took the bus to the Belz outlet mall. It cost $2. each way. It takes about 45 min and I would suggest that you do it early in the day. The busses stop running around 9pm. We caught the bus at the Ticket and Transportation Centre. The website for the bus line is www.golynx.com. It does involve a transfer at Seaworld but once at the outlet, you can walk International Dr. and catch the bus further down the street. It was an adventure. The web site is quite informative and I e-mailed them and they were quick to respond. Have fun.