Should I book a taxi/van in advance?

[bornwiththeears]

This is the first time we are flying to WDW...first night at All-Stars and remainder of trip at Dolphin. We will use ME to get from MCO to All-Stars but will need a van/taxi (there are five of us) the next morning to take us to the Dolphin. Not wanting to waste any of the "magic", should we try to book in advance?

 

[Edd]

You don't need to book a taxi in advance. Just grab a taxi on the taxi stand whenever you get ready to leave the all-stars. The doorman at the front will get one as soon as you request it.

 

[Lewisc]

Ed--can 5 people fit in a regular taxi or should they ask for a taxi van? My understanding is it's the same price and that if one isn't available the doorman/valet can get one pretty fast.

 

[Edd]

It is pretty tight in a taxi sedan. In fact maybe to tight. The front seat in the Mears Fords have a meter right in front of the radio. It is called a gandaulf and the in case of an accident will get jammed right into the face of the middle occupant. They will comfortably seat 4. I refused to have a passenger in the middle front seat when I drove those cars. The vans are much better and have the same meters and charges.

The doorman can usually get a van fairly fast.

 

[bornwiththeears]

Thanks to both of you. We will just request a van when we are ready to make the transfer.