Are you guys talking about the MCO Airport Hyatt? We are flying in on Friday and were trying to avoid renting a car and that seems like a good option, especially since some of you veterans are using it.
ETA: Now that I'm doing a little research, it looks like the transfer is more expensive that renting a car one-way with 6 of us. What do you guys recommend? If we drive ourselves or use a rental car service we can avoid going on the bus with loads of other passengers and seeing long check-in lines.
Hi, Cara. A few years back, our family of 6 took a private shuttle van from MCO to the port. I Really liked it. Unlike my Philly friend, we usually fly SW, and Disney still does not fully support Magical Express baggage with them, so I'd need to move my luggage either way.
Personally, I've found that it can be long and hot waiting for the bus to get full and for the driver to load people's luggage whose airlines don't work with
DCL. By taking a private shuttle, we saved 30-40% over DCL prices and we are planning to do this again this summer.
Also, I did once arrive at port with ALL the busses coming from WDW and that was awful. By chartering your own van, you can control the timing more. We don't have our flights yet, so I haven't arranged van transport, but I'll let you know when I do.
As Joe said, though, I doubt that the hassle of renting your own van is worth it. In 2009, I _think_ we paid around $120 (??) - that may have included our tip - for the 6 of us one way, and at $20 pp, was a MUCH better deal that $35.
(I'm just now realizing that DCL hasn't changed that fee in quite a while!)