Transportation at WDW

[88Keys]

Staying at All-Star Movie -- flying into OIA.


Arriving April 20th -- will the complimentary shuttle service be avail? (it says May -- is there a soft opening?). Should I just rent a car as I think the buses are sometimes chaotic.

Have PS at Wilderness Lodge on one of the Grad nights (sigh) -- what's the best way from MK to WL -- boat?car?

Thanks -- this is my first post and I am feeling pride.

 

[msr709]

If I'm not mistaken the free shuttle (Magic Express) is only available in MCO. Anyone know anything different?

 

[Nebsky]

OIA and MCO are one in the same.

OIA stands for Orlando International Airport. MCO is the actual identifier the airlines and IATA use. IATA is Iternational Airline Transport Association.

Kinda like ORD and OHARE are for the BIG Chicago airport.
ORD stands for OrchaRD Field. Which is what it use to be called.

My take on MCO is.....Mickey and COmpany.

I didnt know anything about a soft opening on the Magic Express. I know it starts up for sure on May 15. Gotta book it 10 days in advance though.

 

[TXTink]

Sorry, I don't know anything about the shuttle....

But, I think the best way to get to the WL from MK is the boat, in fact, I think it is the only way to get there using their transportation. (It is a very relaxing ride!)

We drive to Disney every time we go and once we get there we don't get in our car again until we leave. We totally use their transportation. Although I know there are many that do!

 

[darner]

boat to WL from MK...

although an alternative depending on timing (somehow the boats always start pulling away as I'm getting to the dock...
... monorail to contemporary... boat from contemporary dock to WL

P.S. if anyone really cares... MCO airport code
http://noble.cbnoble.com/history/archives/000920.html

 

[aubriee]

I believe the shuttle starts May 5th. I'm flying in on the May 14th and when I made my ressies I was asked if I wanted it. They said it started the same day as the celebration which of course is May 5th.

 

[smilie]

How long will it last? Will I be able to get the complimentary service in October?