How do you get around within WDW?

[bookwormde]

We have a car most of the time but do use the buses sometimes, but less than 50% of the time so picked the top response.

bookwormde

 

[D&R love Disney]

We always have a rental car. It's great for going to other resorts for dinner and to DTD. We usually use Disney transportation for the parks. Except this past trip I took with my Mom. We were at SSR in Congress Park which we loved but the bus service wasn't very good. We used the car just about every day.

 

[yasuern]

Always rent a car. Love the flexibility. There is a lot of stuff to do, dare I say, outside the parks. It's nice to also be able to run to Walmart whenever we need something. Nice outlet malls, interesting restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.

100% agree

 

[christianweecare]

I voted "other" since we use both WDW transportation and our own car. We use WDW transportation when going to the parks. If we have a dining reservation at one of the resorts, we take our own car and valet park. Sometimes we use WDW transportation to DTD or take our own car or if staying at SSR, we walk over.

 

[Twilight Terror]

Well, until our holiday just gone, we always used Disney transportation (and regular buses when staying offsite), but just before we went on our last trip, our mum got ill and is now in a wheelchair. While the Disney transportation was wonderful in being accessible for the wheelchair, by the end of the holiday it got to be too much hassle, so when we go next time, we are renting a car, and will see which works out better for us. If we had no wheelchair, then it would be Disney Transportation all the way, but since we do now, it might be time to switch to a car, for the first time in 10yrs of vacationing!

 

[disneynutz]

The first several years we used Disney transportation. Starting last year we rent a car.

No more bus issues for us, plus we usually go off-site to the Boston Lobster Feast at least once every vacation.

 

[liznboys]

Well, until our holiday just gone, we always used Disney transportation (and regular buses when staying offsite), but just before we went on our last trip, our mum got ill and is now in a wheelchair. While the Disney transportation was wonderful in being accessible for the wheelchair, by the end of the holiday it got to be too much hassle, so when we go next time, we are renting a car, and will see which works out better for us. If we had no wheelchair, then it would be Disney Transportation all the way, but since we do now, it might be time to switch to a car, for the first time in 10yrs of vacationing!

I'm sorry to hear that, best wishes to her!

 

[Mickeyfollowers]

We use to use the bus, it became to much waiting for it when you have reservations somewhere else and have to leave the park early to make sure you make it in time. Now we drive. We mostly stay at BWV so we can walk or take the boat to HS and Epcot.

 

[justloveit]

We always use Disney transportation, whether we drive or fly to WDW. We like to just relax and let someone else sit in traffic getting out of the parking lots. On the buses, we are totally unaware of the driving situation on the road.

 

[ILuvMulan]

We take the boat to DTD whenever possible. Other than that we always drive (never even been on one of the buses). We have special circumstances though- Our oldest son (he's 11) is a bilateral amputee so we always have his wheelchair with us just in case. He does well for most of the day, but toward evening we usually make a run to the car to get his wheelchair. We like the flexibility of letting him be independant as much as possible but having a back-up plan when needed.

 

[rutgers1]

How much does it cost to rent a car down in Disney? I've never ever been able to get a cheap rental anywhere, so for me the Disney transportation is the way to go. We've always had good look with the buses, except for a ride or two every trip. Even then, we take it in stride. To me, part of the fun of being on property is allowing someone else to drive me around. Waiting 10-15 minutes for a bus is often a welcomed rest.

 

[dvcdisney]

We usually take the Disney bus and other times, we walk.

 

[ncsbracergp94]

Typically we fly down and use a rental car. It really depends on where we stay when we're there. Each resort has its benefits as far as getting to the specific parks and downtown. Still, saving some money by eating outside the park a few times during the say helps and can break things up a bit not to mention all of the outlets and other things to do in the Orlando area. The majority of our time is spent on WDW property of course but I still prefer to have the car rather than wait to cram on to the buss at peak times and getting to and from the airport.

 

[liznboys]

How much does it cost to rent a car down in Disney? ...

We used to rent minivans when we rented (we drive our own down now) so I can't help with regular car rental prices. We got some great deals using Dollar though.

 

[fishermouse]

How much does it cost to rent a car down in Disney? I've never ever been able to get a cheap rental anywhere, so for me the Disney transportation is the way to go. We've always had good look with the buses, except for a ride or two every trip. Even then, we take it in stride. To me, part of the fun of being on property is allowing someone else to drive me around. Waiting 10-15 minutes for a bus is often a welcomed rest.

All I can say is shop around, I've paid as little as $119.00 a week and have seen prices as high as you want to pay. Try Thrifty and go with the wild car. if mid size is ok. they give you a set price for a mid size or larger. You won't know what you'll get until you get there, idea is you get what that have. Check often and use whatever discount you have, AAA ARP whatever, you can get a good deal if you keep looking.

 

[Kathi OD]

We always either drive ourselves or rent a car when we arrive at MCO. Once we're at WDW, we always use Disney transportation for going to the parks, but the car if we're going to another resort.

 

[msd1962]

For 7 trips we only used buses. This last trip we drove down and never used the bus. On the last several trips seemed the buses were getting slower and slower and waits got longer. If we wanted to freshen up before dinner it became a hassle. Bus to hotel, freshen up, bus to Park then transfer to bus to hotel with resurant.

Last trip drove every where, cut waits to near none and cut the dinner routine down tremendously. we also packed a cooler with drinks before we lest the hotel and had them waiting for us when we got to the car. Read one report it took someone 2 1/2 hours to get back to the hotel after MVMCP, using the buses. It took us about 1 hour to get to the same resort.

Buses hot, crowded, screaming kids and adults, strange smells...

Mark

 

[Castillo Mom]

We use WDW transportation. If we're running late and have an ADR at another hotel, we just call down to Bell Services who arrange to have cab waiting for us. Works out well for us.

 

[Bekky2]

DME from the airport to WDW, buses within WDW, and DME back to the airport! Absolutely LOVE it!!!

I'm with you on this one! DME all the way!

 

[oakmanner]

We're to fly so we always have our own car for transportation.