Is CBR the only way to get one-stop ME service?

[2gr8DisneyKids]

As schedule-free as I can be AT WDW, actually planning the logistics of getting to and from the trip is another story.

Here is some background info:

2007 (Oct/Nov) we spent about $1,000/day (hotel, food, flight, etc.) for a deluxe b-day trip for our DS. We stayed at CR and were the last to be dropped off and the first to be picked-up for ME to MCO. The trip to MCO started at CR, then WL, then POLY, then SOG, then GF. It took so long to just get off property that we almost missed our flight and we left on a bus earlier than the one they suggested! (domestic flight)

2009 (Feb) we spent about $350/day and stayed at CBR. ME was a whole different story! CBR was the only drop-off and the only pick-up and getting to the airport took about 30-45 minutes. So much less stress! (international flight)

We are considering AKL for March 2010 and do not want to worry about missing our international flight home at the end of the trip.

TIA!

 

[greg126]

the first to be picked-up for ME to MCO. The trip to MCO started at CR, then WL, then POLY, then SOG, then GF. It took so long to just get off property that we almost missed our flight and we left on a bus earlier than the one they suggested! (domestic flight)

ME at SOG??? Maybe a regular Mears Shuttle?

 

[kaytieeldr]

That's what it sounds like, greg126. Magical Express has no connection with and provides no service to/from Shades of Green.

In response to the OP: the ONLY ways to guarantee one-stop service between any resort and the airport is by taxi, town car, or rental car.

There are no static DME routes. The buses drop off and pick up based on need. That you got one-stop service to and from CBR was a fluke.

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Sorry, guess I was wrong about SOG... all I know is that we stopped 4 times after we were picked up and it took forever to just leave Disney property.

Getting there is not such an issue as we do not plan anything for arrival day, it was just the return to the airport that gets me stressed.

I assume we must have been checking in and out with lots of other CBR folks those days since both busses were totally full, but also random luck.

Thanks!