Ground transfers

[Ricky P]

Which is the best way to get to the port terminal, either from MCO or WDW resort. thanks everyone

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Which is the best way to get to the port terminal, either from MCO or WDW resort. thanks everyone

It depends - how many people in the party? Where are you coming from? Arriving in Florida the day of the cruise?

 

[Ricky P]

It depends - how many people in the party? Where are you coming from? Arriving in Florida the day of the cruise?

4 adults and a 7 y/o. Cruise departs on a Monday. We’ll either stay at WDW Saturday and Sunday night, or stay at airport Sunday night.

 

[Jestocost]

With five people, cost wise, you're going to do better with a car service or rental car and also will have more control over the timing. If you're going to stay the night at the airport the rental car probably will cost less than other options but there will be a few logistical hoops to jump through.

 

[lanejudy]

It sort of depends on your definition of "best"

• most convenient is DCL transfers
• least hassle I would say DCL transfers
• least expensive for a party your size is probably rental car followed by private car service
• control over arrival time would be with a rental car
• earliest arrival at port is DCL transfers from MCO
• ability to stop along the way (for alcohol or other needs) is private car service or rental car

There are pro's and con's to each option; you'll need to decide what is most and least important for your party.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[scgustafson]

It sort of depends on your definition of "best"

• most convenient is DCL transfers
• least hassle I would say DCL transfers
• least expensive for a party your size is probably rental car followed by private car service
• control over arrival time would be with a rental car
• earliest arrival at port is DCL transfers from MCO
• ability to stop along the way (for alcohol or other needs) is private car service or rental car

There are pro's and con's to each option; you'll need to decide what is most and least important for your party.

Enjoy your cruise!

• fastest is by helicopter (until transporters are perfected)