Transportation for Solo to and from Airport

[BetsyAnn]

Taking my first solo trip to WDW and want to get some input about airport transportation. I have always used a towncar before and I am a little unsure of doing this solo. Comments, hints, ideas?

 

[BobBrazeal]

I've always used Mears. I know that a lot of people have had negative comments about them, but I've used them for several years now, sometimes two or three times a year and I've not had a single problem. For me, going solo, I just can't justify the approximately 3x cost of one of the towncar services over the cost of Mears.

 

[ASFCurly]

I am planning a solo trip also and was looking into transportation, people mentioned towncar services, they mentioned that they thought it was worth the extra money, but for me it isn't, I would rather it take a little longer to get to the resort then pay, as BobBrazeal says, the 3x more. Mears isn't really too bad, fine for me.

 

[cassie]

I've only used Mears too, mainly for the cost. I take an early am flight and don't go to a park the day of arrival so the time consumed using Mears is not a problem.

My next trip in May, my daughter and her BGF are going with me for 4 days so I'm taking a towncar. But, returning on Mears by myself. I would feel funny in a towncar alone. I shouldn't tho, after working in Boston for the phone co and taking many taxi's back and forth between offices. Now that was too many years ago when I was a young chick

 

[BetsyAnn]

Thanks for all the responses. I think I will try Mears. Do I need to pre-arrange with them or can I catch them at the airport?

 

[BobBrazeal]

Every time that I've tried to make a "reservation" they've told me to just go to the counter in the airport on the floor below the baggage claim.

 

[travelin' tigger]

I used them a few weeks ago and when my flight arrived at MCO, I went to their counter and 5 min. later, I was on my way to WDW!!! inkbounc

 

[BetsyAnn]

Thanks for all the input. I will wait until I arrive to get Mears. And I can purchase a round trip transfer at that time. Correct?

 

[BobBrazeal]

Correct.

 

[TDC Nala]

I have never had any problems with Mears, except that on the last trip I used them they insisted on picking me up 4 hours early to go back to the airport. That really wasn't necessary. 2.5 to 3 hours would have been sufficient.

For 1 or 2 passengers, Mears costs considerably less than a towncar. They'll also drive you over to Universal and back for $12 if you want a daytrip off Disney property.

 

[GatorGirl]

Thanks TDC Nala! We are leaving Wednesday for WDW and DH and I wanted to venture to CityWalk to look around and eat at Emerils and I had been researching how to get from WDW to CityWalk and back and you just gave me the answer!

$12 is great compared to a towncar or cab fare, do you know how I would make a reservation to go to Universal and how late they run? (Our ressie at Emerils is at 9:30 pm and it might be midnight before we are done with dinner!)

Thanks for any input!

 

[Pumbaa_]

I seem to be in the minority. To me it is worth the extra for the TTC instead of Mears. I love coming down the escalators to have my driver waiting. And for $80 compared to $27, yeah its more, but in the big scheme of the budget, it is not that bad.

But that's just me, I absolutely see why people would not spend the extra. But the hassle of Mears, (especaillt the early pickup) makes it worth the extra.

 

[loveswdw]

You may want to check Mears website for a coupon. I haven't checked lately but they did have one a month or so ago. Saving every couple of bucks helps!

By the way, GatorGirl--you'll love Emerils!!!

loveswdw

 

[DeeP]

You may want to check Mears website for a coupon. I haven't checked lately but they did have one a month or so ago. Saving every couple of bucks helps!

You should have gotten a discount coupon for Mears with your WDW room confirmation. It will save you $3.00 per person. If you did not get the coupon call CRO and they will mail you one.