Pre cruise hotel suggestions

[ludari]

What service did you use and what was the cost? Thx

It was several years ago but I believe I used super shuttle from the airport to the hotel and if I recall that was about $100 and the hotel provided shuttle service from the hotel to the port for about $15 per person. Again it's been a while since I did this so it's just an estimation, nevertheless if you call the hotel they will tell you the prices for shuttle service from the hotel to the port.

 

[tnshsms]

We have cruised out of PC 3 times and done 3 different things. Cruise 1: Stayed at Marriott Residence Inn with a 2.5 yo. Flying in the day before. We took the hotel shuttle from airport to hotel, then the next morning took same hotel shuttle from hotel to airport and then took DCL transfers from MCO to PC. I was worried this would be a lot to do in a 24 hour period but it wasn't a problem at all.
Cruise 2: Stayed at Sheraton in Cocoa Beach because we had a free room. They had an "airport shuttle" that we chose to use to get us from MCO to CB the day before the cruise. This was awful. We were late to get in and the service was just plain awful. The Sheraton was great once we got there but their shuttle was awful. The next day we took the Sheraton's hotel shuttle to the port. This took quite a bit longer too than taking DCL transfers. They push through the busses faster than non DCL shuttles because well, they can.
Cruise 3: We stayed at the Hampton Inn at MCO. Again, we had a free room. We took the hotel shuttle from MCO to hotel. The next day we took Happy Limo from hotel to port. This was excellent. We had 4 people in our party and it was about the same price after we got a booster seat and tip to take Happy Limo as it was to take DCL but we had my mom with us and it was easier. We really liked this option.

Personally, I liked staying at MCO because if a flight is late to get in or delayed then you can get to a bed faster. Yes, you have an hour drive the next day but I feel like you are more refreshed for that drive. Happy Limo was excellent and I'd use them again. DCL transfers were great too but you are waiting for the bus to get filled before moving and you have to get back to MCO the next day. Again, not horrible but not the most efficient either.

I know a lot of people that love the Hyatt and I'm sure its great but we prefer to save our money for fun things on the cruise and get a cheaper (or free) room.

Good Luck!!

 

[codex57]

Thought about staying at the Radisson at Port Canaveral. Relax for the day and wake up refreshed and ready for our departure the next day. However just found out we cannot use Disney shuttle to Port unless it's departure day. Seems silly. So now I have 3 choices.
1. change our flight to same day as departure. I've read not to do this because if we are delayed which could happen due to weather we could miss the boat.
2. Find another means of transport to Radisson day prior and only use Disney transport for return trip.
3.Stay at the Hyatt or another airport shuttle hotel and use Disney transport
Thanks for all responses prior.

Honestly, if you're staying anywhere near the port, you would need to consider renting a car then. If you took a shuttle to a hotel near the port, I don't think you'd save any money and I don't think there's really much advantage in terms of convenience.

Disney's transportation costs more than private shuttles, but from certain hotels, it's pretty hard to beat the convenience. You're basically paying for convenience and a "higher" level of service. It "works" the best if you stay at either a Disney resort property or the MCO Hyatt Regency. Considering it's cost, if you don't stay at one of those hotels, you might be better off with your own transportation. Including renting a car, whether it's for the whole week or just one-way trips.

 

[BriarRose3]

Decided to splurge and booked AKL thru Priceline. Added Disney transport so we'll take ME from airport to resort and shuttle from resort to port the next day. Happy to get some extra Disney magic in our plans!