Transportation from Orlando Airport?

[Jane Eyre]

We will be staying off-site at a resort that has free shuttles to WDW parks. So we hope to not have to rent a car. But is there any shuttle services that run from Orlando Airport to the various off-site resorts in Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista? We expect to pay a fee, if there is such a shuttle service. Any info will be much appreciated!

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Mears Transportation runs motorcoaches and vans from Orlando International Airport to tourist corridor hotels: http://www.mearstransportation.com

However... Make sure you really understand how your off-site hotel provides "free shuttles to WDW parks." Typically, such service is infrequent, might be shared with other off-site hotels, might only go to a single location at WDW (such as the TTC), and might not even be free. If that's the case, you might want to consider a rental car after all.

In any case, please come back to this board after your vacation and let use know the name of the hotel and how your transportation experience was. It would be useful information for future guests.

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

I know it is a vacation and not wanting to drive, but I have had great luck with a rental car at MCO. For less then the transfers I had it for the week to 8 days. Really came in handy when my grandson had a dental emergency. Last trip I walked out of the terminal and was in the car headed out in 10 minutes. No counter check in.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

My beautician stayed at the Best Western and relied on their transportation to the parks. She said they got caught in a down pour and wanted to go back to the hotel. THey waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for a bus!

 

[Jane Eyre]

Thanks to all for the info, especially Horace Horsecollar for the Mears info.
I will post after our trip to let you know what works out the best for us.