Everthing you wanted to know about Uber/Lyft at WDW

[FCDub]

Thank you, Angie!

So, I looked on the app and got an estimate. $204 - $272 for uber XL or $115 - $153 for reg Uber. With 3 women and 6 suitcases (three 27" and three carry ons), how do we know which to book?

Also, that is a big variance in price. Is the final price up to the driver a well? and the price range from $115 to $272 one way is huge! (Plus this is one way!)

At $115, we would go with Uber, but at $272 we would drive ourselves with a rental. If you can't call to ask, how am I to know what price it will be?

What would you do? I have never used Uber before. Perhaps this isn't the best way to get started...

Thank you for your help!

Where exactly are you starting from and where are you trying to go? That would help people give you advice as to your best options.

 

[Babsy]

Where exactly are you starting from and where are you trying to go? That would help people give you advice as to your best options.

Sorry! We are starting at MCO airport and trying to go to The Doubletree hotel in Jacksonville airport.

Thank you!

 

[Babsy]

Rates are not up to the driver.
Hopefully one of the drivers will chime in with details but as far as I understand it the range comes from not being able to say with absolutely certainty how long it will take. Uber fare is some algorithm involving distance and time.
Distance they can get close on, though drivers are free to drive whatever route they want. Time is variable. Hence, the range.

As for the difference between $115 to $272, that's the cars, XL costs more (bigger car) than regular. I think you'd be quite tight in a regular Uber (think small, compact 4 door car, with 2 in the back, 1 in the front. 3 suitcases will likely fill the trunk so carry ons would be on your lap. Too tight for me to drive from MCO to Jacksonville, that's for sure. You'd want to size up, at least I would.

That is VERY helpful. Thank you.

I agree - we would need Uber XL in that case. I would definitely NOT want to ride the entire way holing my carry on in my lap.

Sooo, it looks like it could be closer to the $272 rate. Perhaps the rental car is the best way to go. I am not looking forward to that drive though.

Is it reasonable to make a booking in order to speak to a driver and cancel if it doesn't sound like it will work for us? What do you think?

Thank you for all your help!

 

[bumbershoot]

Whenever we've been dropped off at the deluxe resorts, they have always asked for our magic bands. I just figured it was normal

And before MBs, or if you don't have one, they ask for ID.

But, if there's any truth, whatsoever, in her comment? I sure won't be comfortable with young women using Uber alone.

Why? Because someone expressed interest in her?

s she gets older, the more she gets used to it...sadly.

How is it sad? I don't get it. I once asked a boy to a dance. Which can be seen as hitting on him. Is that sad?

I don't get it. Most relationships start with some form of it. I bet she and her boyfriend had some form of hitting on each other that sparked their relationship. If no one ever gave it a shot, few relationships (outside of arranged marriages) would start.

He expressed interest, I assume your daughter brushed him off in some way because she wasn't interested (if she was interested the snapchat would've been "that awesome moment when your cute uber driver asks for a date"...think of what a "meet cute" story that would be! Though not for the boyfriend lol), it's done. Part of being human. Part of being alive, actually; humans just express interest differently than other beings on this planet.

 

[AngiTN]

True, being hit on, not bad. Not taking no for an answer, bad. So, is PP saying the driver didn't take no for an answer? That is worth reporting. Driver expressed interest in her in some manner, compliment, asking out, etc and then let it go, not worth reporting and shouldn't make anyone feel like a ride with Uber/Lyft is dangerous to make alone.

 

[plumsiren]

Why? Because someone expressed interest in her?

I don't even know how to begin to reply to this

 

[georgina]

Well, my dd started using Uber this past week or so. Her boyfriend is staying at a Holiday Inn on 535, close to her Disney housing. Buses were not so great, so they started using Uber. Today, my dd snap chatted how awkward it is when your Uber driver hits on you. Now, I wasn't there, and I will be asking her about it. But, if there's any truth, whatsoever, in her comment? I sure won't be comfortable with young women using Uber alone.

So can you tell us what actually happened, since you raised the security issue here?

Both my DDs use Uber alone, I used Lyft for the first time recently.

 

[goofy4tink]

And before MBs, or if you don't have one, they ask for ID.



Why? Because someone expressed interest in her?



How is it sad? I don't get it. I once asked a boy to a dance. Which can be seen as hitting on him. Is that sad?

I don't get it. Most relationships start with some form of it. I bet she and her boyfriend had some form of hitting on each other that sparked their relationship. If no one ever gave it a shot, few relationships (outside of arranged marriages) would start.

He expressed interest, I assume your daughter brushed him off in some way because she wasn't interested (if she was interested the snapchat would've been "that awesome moment when your cute uber driver asks for a date"...think of what a "meet cute" story that would be! Though not for the boyfriend lol), it's done. Part of being human. Part of being alive, actually; humans just express interest differently than other beings on this planet.

Because there are acceptable places to 'hit' on someone....a club, a dance, a party. In a cab, or other car, with only you and the 'hitter', can be scary. Just you and some stranger. Way too easy to not take no for an answer. I expect to be hit on (well, years ago!!) when I'm out at a party or a club. But, in a cab, alone with a strange man? No. There's a difference is setting.

So can you tell us what actually happened, since you raised the security issue here?

Both my DDs use Uber alone, I used Lyft for the first time recently.

I will try to talk with her and see exactly what the situation was. I'm sure it was perfectly innocent...a guy seeing an attractive young woman and figuring it was a complimentary thing to do. But for my dd, who still can't see what she has to offer (still sees herself as a gangly, mouth full of braces, glasses wearing 13 y/o), who hasn't routinely used a cab or Uber, it was un-nerving. I'm not sure she is comfortable using Uber again, by herself. And that's too bad. A young woman shouldn't have to worry about a driver's comments to her. She should feel safe in that car. That driver was probably just being 'cute' but it scared her a bit....and that isn't what Uber wants to happen.

 

[AngiTN]

Because there are acceptable places to 'hit' on someone....a club, a dance, a party. In a cab, or other car, with only you and the 'hitter', can be scary. Just you and some stranger. Way too easy to not take no for an answer. I expect to be hit on (well, years ago!!) when I'm out at a party or a club. But, in a cab, alone with a strange man? No. There's a difference is setting.

I guess but people meet in all sorts of places. I don't think just because he's an Uber driver he is prohibited from asking out someone he is interested in. I don't think people are limited to finding dates at a party or a club, are they? As long as it was done in a civil manner, not obscene and not pushy I don't think the driver crossed any lines. Now, if he was doing the old "Larry the Lounge Lizard" act on her, that's different. But if he just made a comment in passing that she was pretty, or would she like to grab coffee, that type of thing, was it really out of line?

 

[sunflare]

I will try to talk with her and see exactly what the situation was. I'm sure it was perfectly innocent...a guy seeing an attractive young woman and figuring it was a complimentary thing to do. But for my dd, who still can't see what she has to offer (still sees herself as a gangly, mouth full of braces, glasses wearing 13 y/o), who hasn't routinely used a cab or Uber, it was un-nerving. I'm not sure she is comfortable using Uber again, by herself. And that's too bad. A young woman shouldn't have to worry about a driver's comments to her. She should feel safe in that car. That driver was probably just being 'cute' but it scared her a bit....and that isn't what Uber wants to happen.

Honestly, i believe you said she said "awkward," not scary. Kids use that term derisively now...my tween uses it almost as an insult. Please talk to her before assuming things...she may be more savvy than you think.

And really...with the amount of hours people work now, they take their chances when they can, especially as they get older. You never know when you might meet someone.

 

[goofy4tink]

Honestly, i believe you said she said "awkward," not scary. Kids use that term derisively now...my tween uses it almost as an insult. Please talk to her before assuming things...she may be more savvy than you think.

And really...with the amount of hours people work now, they take their chances when they can, especially as they get older. You never know when you might meet someone.

True, 'scared' was my word, not hers. I really think you're all missing my point. Yes, girls get 'hit on' all the time. But...in a car, by oneself, with an unknown man? I'm sorry, but I will continue to feel that it's inappropriate. There have more than a few cases of Uber drivers attacking lone female passengers. No, I don't go looking for things to worry about. But, if a guy is going to say something that makes a young woman say it was 'awkward' then a perception is there. And I would think that Uber drivers, as a whole, aren't going to want that perception out there. I can't imagine that they would be thrilled if even one woman reported feeling nervous, awkward, or scared, in an Uber car.
But, looks like I'm in the minority. I just don't believe hooking up via Uber is something others want.
I will be sure to ask my dd exactly what 'went down' in that car, and report back.

 

[RideShareRob]

True, 'scared' was my word, not hers. I really think you're all missing my point. Yes, girls get 'hit on' all the time. But...in a car, by oneself, with an unknown man? I'm sorry, but I will continue to feel that it's inappropriate. There have more than a few cases of Uber drivers attacking lone female passengers. No, I don't go looking for things to worry about. But, if a guy is going to say something that makes a young woman say it was 'awkward' then a perception is there. And I would think that Uber drivers, as a whole, aren't going to want that perception out there. I can't imagine that they would be thrilled if even one woman reported feeling nervous, awkward, or scared, in an Uber car.
But, looks like I'm in the minority. I just don't believe hooking up via Uber is something others want.
I will be sure to ask my dd exactly what 'went down' in that car, and report back.

I, for one, think that behavior is rather unprofessional for a driver and dont engage in it myself. Having said that, youd be shocked at some of the things women have said to me in the uber (and Im gay!). So it does go both ways.

 

[RideShareRob]

Uber is not allowed to pick up there. Some drivers may be doing it, but Uber Inc. has explicitly told us more than once not to. The only authorized pickup at DS is in the Strawberry Lot, behind HOB on the West Side.

Ill never understand these people who get clear instructions in the app "go to strawberry lot", "go to ticket and transportatin center", dont do it, and get mad at us when we show up where were supposed to 20 minutes away (by foot)

 

[goofy4tink]

I, for one, think that behavior is rather unprofessional for a driver and dont engage in it myself. Having said that, youd be shocked at some of the things women have said to me in the uber (and Im gay!). So it does go both ways.

Believe me, nothing surprises me any more. People seem to have forgotten common courtesies! And I guess that makes me a cranky old lady!!!

 

[sandam1]

I used Uber for my first time this fall and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. I did a "trial trip" during our September trip - going from the Grand Floridian to Disney Springs. It was super easy although I'm not sure it saved us much time as the drop-off at DS is at the FAR FAR FAR end from where we wanted to go.

We used Uber again on Halloween to go from Cabana Bay at Universal to the Magic Kingdom and back. I was a little nervous about being dependent on Uber to get us back to Universal at the end of the night, but it worked out perfectly. We were dropped off/picked up at the Contemporary, which was super simple. I think it was even easier than relying on Disney transportation at the end of the night. I seem to have one "colossal Disney transportation failure" per trip and am thrilled to have this as a back-up plan going forward.

 

[Mintycake]

I use uber at home and plan to use it a few times at DW. Can someone tell me approximately the time it would take for these trips:
-Beach Club to contemporary on a Sunday (need to be at mk for 7:20am for emm...event starts at 7:45am is that enough time to get through security? )
-Polynesian to beach club on a sunday leaving around 9pm
-grand Floridan to beach club on a thursday night around 8 30pm

Thanks!

 

[RideShareRob]

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[KiniShakenBake]

I searched the thread for info on Universal pickup points answering an earlier question, and found limited options that didn't fit this, so I thought I'd respond with my experience taking Uber from Universal to WDW last year, specifically how to best handle Uber at Universal:

We were staying at the RCR and it was lovely, and when it came time to transfer to Disney we requested an Uber and got the most lovely off-duty WDW bus driver for our driver. It was wonderful!! We got to the other end, dropped right at our hotel, and the whole ride was about $12. If I were going from Citywalk or the parks, I'd make the point to head over to one of the hotels (RCR is a good choice) and go from there. You can walk from the parks to the hotels and it's far easier and less zooey than the parks/Citywalk option.

 

[areno79]

I thought I read that Uber doesn't do pickups at MCO...does anyone know if that's still the case? (Never used Uber before but using it while we're at Disney!)

 

[AngiTN]

I thought I read that Uber doesn't do pickups at MCO...does anyone know if that's still the case? (Never used Uber before but using it while we're at Disney!)

No, that is not still the case. They can do pick ups (limited levels of service) at MCO now. Lyft can not though, only Uber. When you go in to use the app it will show you the levels of service available. It's more than regular Uber but still considerably less than a cab or car service.