Getting an Uber after an evening at MK

[ceejanerun]

We are staying offsite, and my brother complained that last time they stayed for fireworks at MK, it took them forever to get an uber. Like, hours. I wondered if it's permissible/possible to take the monorail to, say, the GF after fireworks, and then uber from there? Or any of the monorail resorts. Or taking the ferry to Wilderness Lodge.

 

[BrianL]

We are staying offsite, and my brother complained that last time they stayed for fireworks at MK, it took them forever to get an uber. Like, hours. I wondered if it's permissible/possible to take the monorail to, say, the GF after fireworks, and then uber from there? Or any of the monorail resorts. Or taking the ferry to Wilderness Lodge.

If you leave right after fireworks it's going to be busy no matter where you go and rideshare volume will likely be elevated. There is some debate as to if an Uber could pick you up at a resort if you are not a guest. They are going to ask for a name at the security post. Your luck may vary based on that (it feels like people should be able to get cars to and from dinners, etc. but they can be strict at the Deluxe resorts too). TTC is still probably your best bet. It may be better to just stick around and let the surging crowd leave, then head out once it's not so crazy.

 

[Chilbert]

When leaving MK with the crowds, I usually take the first available resort bus (doesn't matter which resort) and Uber from there. Never had an issue.

 

[gottalovepluto]

GF & CR are in the same area so I don’t see why there would be any benefit in taking the extra time to go to one of those hotels to pick up your rideshare vs TTC.

 

[zackiedawg]

Probably the simplest way to avoid closing crowds would be avoiding monorails or boats - just walk over to Contemporary and get the rideshare from there.

I've been able to get Lyfts from several resorts where I was not staying - just went for dinner and got a pickup no problem. I don't have Uber experience at Disney, but I'd think they would have similar access for pickups at resort hotels..

 

[ceejanerun]

GF & CR are in the same area so I don’t see why there would be any benefit in taking the extra time to go to one of those hotels to pick up your rideshare vs TTC.

My brother complained that it took hours to get an uber at the TCC. I wondered if it might be quicker to get a ride from a resort. And if it takes just as long, at least we could be sipping on a cocktail while we wait?!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

“Hours to get an Uber at the TTC” sounds like either an anomaly situation that particular evening or perhaps a little hyperbole or blending of the entire exit from MK experience on a busy night.

But a stroll to a nearby resort and a stop for a cocktail sounds like an excellent plan to let crowds die down and to enjoy a lovely evening around the Seven Seas Lagoon, to me.

 

[gottalovepluto]

My brother complained that it took hours to get an uber at the TCC. I wondered if it might be quicker to get a ride from a resort. And if it takes just as long, at least we could be sipping on a cocktail while we wait?!

I like the way you think! that is the best plan (double check the bar hours of the place you’ve selected before you go to make sure they’re open).