Shuttle pick-up/drop-off at MCO ?

[Sandy Fisher]

I was surprised to see that curbside check-in is even available. That makes me wonder if there have been any changes in where you get the ground transportation to the resort -- such as Mears, etc. Is it still the same? Also, on the return trip to MCO from the resort, will they drop you off at your airline as they did before?
The reason I ask is that our regional airport has people parking clear out at the access road, no closer than 300 yds. to the terminal. And only buses, handicapped transportation, etc. have permission to drop off at the terminal. It's all monitored by state police, sheriff's dept., national guard, etc.
We just would rather not have any more surprises when we arrive at MCO!! Thanks much.

 

[atigeg]

We are using Happy Limo in Nov., so I asked them about any changes. Towncar and limo drivers are still allowed to greet their passengers at the baggage claim area, but they have to park their vehicles much farther away, so you have to wait for them to get the car now. I'm not sure about shuttles, but they might have to get a group together and then send the van to pick them up. It shouldn't be too inconvenient...if anything, it would just add an extra ten minutes or so. I'll be able to post more details after our 11/22 trip...I'll have a full report on our airport/towncar transportation experience.
Barb
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[Sandy Fisher]

Thanks, Barb, for taking the trouble to reply. That gives me some idea of what to expect. We are going on Nov. 10th, so I guess I'll find out!!
Sandy

 

[DebbieB]

They FAA 300 foot/yard rule is being discountinued on a airport by airport basis. They are allowing cars to the curb and curbside check-in if the airport has passed security standards. Orlando has been approved.

Here is a list from USAirways of airports where you can curbside check for them:

http://www.usairways.com/corporate/current_operations/airport_expectations.htm

 

[fyi]

Ai OIA Mears is the only shuttel provider now that Transtar is belly up. All pick-ups are still being conducted in the same manner, The rule is a driver must stay with his or her vehicle. Shuttle drivers are hourly employees so they just sit and wait to be loaded. So fear not if you plan jto shuttle out. Allthough a privite pick-up would be better and faster. I suggest you look on the web yellow pages.

 

[DW mouser]

We just returned from a 7 day trip to HRH. We used "Your Ride" because they sponser this web site and they have a form you can fill out on here. Just go to the home page and click on "Your Ride" on the bottom of the page right hand side. They waited for us for 3 hours at the airport after out plane was delayed and was always there waiting for us everytime we used them. They were also cheaper then anyone else we'd used previous years and were so friendly! He even gave us a tour of International Drive and alot of info! I will use no one else but them as I have had a bad experience in the past with one company not showing up at the airport!