Transportation Options from Disney to Universal/IOA

[Anthony Linkens]

Just went to Universal the other day and used Mers.. I would recommend using Uber instead!

 

[Anthony Linkens]

What makes you say that?

I called to book three separate reservations, one from all star, wilderness lodge and contemporary. They said the bus would not be the same because the bus goes right from the hotel to Universal. Ok..

The bus to all star was so late the person there took a cab. The contemporary bus showed up 15 minutes late in an unmarked bus, stayed for like 5 minutes and left without ever saying who they were. The person who was waiting called after a bit more time and mears sent a cab. The bus at wilderness lodge showed up 30 minutes late then stopped at 4 more hotels and sea world before finally going to Universal! We all ended up taking uber back with very good luck.

 

[jenseib]

I called to book three separate reservations, one from all star, wilderness lodge and contemporary. They said the bus would not be the same because the bus goes right from the hotel to Universal. Ok..

The bus to all star was so late the person there took a cab. The contemporary bus showed up 15 minutes late in an unmarked bus, stayed for like 5 minutes and left without ever saying who they were. The person who was waiting called after a bit more time and mears sent a cab. The bus at wilderness lodge showed up 30 minutes late then stopped at 4 more hotels and sea world before finally going to Universal! We all ended up taking uber back with very good luck.

Thats not normal

 

[vicarrieous]

Does anyone know if UberFamily is available in Orlando? We would need a booster and carseat for our transportation and wondered if Uber is even a possibility.

 

[Brenda Kim]

Just used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle this week. It is a converted Mears shuttle a little bigger than a mini van it has the Universal logo on the doors. I received a text message upon arrival at the airport telling me where it would pick me up, it will be on level one and all the spaces are numbered. It was really easy to find. They even called me to see if I was having issues since it took 45 minutes to get my luggage. It picks up on both the A and B side depending on your airline. The day I was leaving I got a text message that I was confirmed for 4:45 PM my flight was at 7:20 PM. I was waiting at 4:30 PM saw 3 shuttles come and go, by 5 PM was wondering where my shuttle was. The next one came to drop off some guests at 5:10 and a fabulous porter at the Cabana Bay where I stayed had the driver check to see what happened. I guess I was forgotten, which is par for the course of my life. The driver then made a phone call and told me to hop in. He took me directly to the airport and dropped my off at my airlines ticket counter. I don't know if they do that for everyone, or if they usually will just drop you off on level one.

 

[keahgirl8]

Just used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle this week. It is a converted Mears shuttle a little bigger than a mini van it has the Universal logo on the doors. I received a text message upon arrival at the airport telling me where it would pick me up, it will be on level one and all the spaces are numbered. It was really easy to find. They even called me to see if I was having issues since it took 45 minutes to get my luggage. It picks up on both the A and B side depending on your airline. The day I was leaving I got a text message that I was confirmed for 4:45 PM my flight was at 7:20 PM. I was waiting at 4:30 PM saw 3 shuttles come and go, by 5 PM was wondering where my shuttle was. The next one came to drop off some guests at 5:10 and a fabulous porter at the Cabana Bay where I stayed had the driver check to see what happened. I guess I was forgotten, which is par for the course of my life. The driver then made a phone call and told me to hop in. He took me directly to the airport and dropped my off at my airlines ticket counter. I don't know if they do that for everyone, or if they usually will just drop you off on level one.

Is this just from the airport though?

 

[Brenda Kim]

Is this just from the airport though?

Yes only to and from Orlando airport MCO.

 

[angierae]

Just used the Universal SuperStar Shuttle this week. It is a converted Mears shuttle a little bigger than a mini van it has the Universal logo on the doors. I received a text message upon arrival at the airport telling me where it would pick me up, it will be on level one and all the spaces are numbered. It was really easy to find. They even called me to see if I was having issues since it took 45 minutes to get my luggage. It picks up on both the A and B side depending on your airline. The day I was leaving I got a text message that I was confirmed for 4:45 PM my flight was at 7:20 PM. I was waiting at 4:30 PM saw 3 shuttles come and go, by 5 PM was wondering where my shuttle was. The next one came to drop off some guests at 5:10 and a fabulous porter at the Cabana Bay where I stayed had the driver check to see what happened. I guess I was forgotten, which is par for the course of my life. The driver then made a phone call and told me to hop in. He took me directly to the airport and dropped my off at my airlines ticket counter. I don't know if they do that for everyone, or if they usually will just drop you off on level one.

This is reminding me that they wanted me to call and confirm my flight times/airline once I got that booked, so I should do that.

 

[Brenda Kim]

This is reminding me that they wanted me to call and confirm my flight times/airline once I got that booked, so I should do that.

Yes you should and I had to update them twice since American Airlines cancelled my flight a month before my trip. So if your flight # changes update them as well.

 

[CrazyDreamer]

We used Mears on our last trip, and it was fine but we felt constricted by the time for pick up (to be fair, this was our own fault - we could have chosen a later time) and spent the whole day reminding ourselves "okay we need to make sure we're out and waiting by such-and-such..."

This time we're renting a car and driving over for the day, so we'll see how that goes!

 

[keahgirl8]

We used Mears on our last trip, and it was fine but we felt constricted by the time for pick up (to be fair, this was our own fault - we could have chosen a later time) and spent the whole day reminding ourselves "okay we need to make sure we're out and waiting by such-and-such..."

This time we're renting a car and driving over for the day, so we'll see how that goes!

I'm still debating. I don't really want to hassle with driving, but the idea of coming and going as I want to sounds kind of good. Can anyone who has done this tell me how it is? Traffic, parking, etc.? I have honestly never rented a car on a Disney trip. I always use their transportation.

 

[FoodieFriend]

I've used Disney transportation on our last two visits to WDW & used the shuttle recommended by the Disney concierge which I found out last year was Mears. I really felt rushed when calling for pick up. This most recent trip we decided to use Uber & it was much more pleasant. There's usually a driver nearby & we only had about a 15 minute wait going either to Universal or back to Disney and it ended up being a lot cheaper than the Mears shuttle per person. It was a better option than driving a rental car in an unfamiliar area, IMHO. I guess it would depend on how many ppl you're traveling with because that could determine what size vehicle you would need. We were 4 adults/no kids which would've been $200 or so for two round trip visits to the universal area where we ended paying 4 drivers $84 total just for the ride including tips plus $20 credits for 3 of 4 rides. if i was more experienced, i think we could've gotten the rides for $64. i got confused & didn't get to use one of my $20 credits on the 4th ride. all drivers were courteous & friendly & we always felt safe.

 

[FoodieFriend]

Just wondering how you had so many credits? I love credits!

there were 4 us traveling together, so upon sign up with Uber, they give you a code to give out to others. when the others in my group signed up for Uber & used my code, I got a credit for each person that signed up under me.

 

[bjscheel]

Anybody still using regular taxi? I'm considering sending just DH and DD14 to Universal so she can see HP stuff but we won't have to pay for 1 day tix for all 4 of us (DD17 and I will be looking forward to using their FP that day!). I think it would be easiest for him to just walk up to a taxi whenever he's ready and not be using an app...I assume he would be able to find one outside POR and outside Universal still?

 

[macraven]

you can be directed to a taxi at the darkside.
plenty of taxis wait in their section for the next fare.

it is at the end of city walk, signs will direct you where to go.

 

[cindyfan]

I'm still debating. I don't really want to hassle with driving, but the idea of coming and going as I want to sounds kind of good. Can anyone who has done this tell me how it is? Traffic, parking, etc.? I have honestly never rented a car on a Disney trip. I always use their transportation.

I'm also considering renting a car for the day. Anyone able to give us the run down on how that would work? And what's traffic like etc.

 

[cindyfan]

Has anyone used Tony for a ride from a WDW resort to Universal? I'm trying to get an idea of cost for a single day trip. I will be traveling solo. Thanks

 

[Alicatt]

I just back from my Disney trip and I used Murray Hill transportation again. I would recommend again. It was $110 RT from POR to universal and that included to booster seats and travel for 6. John was a few minutes early both ways. He was courteous and friendly. The mini van was clean.

 

[cindyfan]

I just back from my Disney trip and I used Murray Hill transportation again. I would recommend again. It was $110 RT from POR to universal and that included to booster seats and travel for 6. John was a few minutes early both ways. He was courteous and friendly. The mini van was clean.

I am curious on the pricing..... I tried to look up rates on the web site and only got transportation to and from the airport. I am looking for round trip for the day to Universal from POR. Can you break down that cost? and did you have to call or email to get the quote and reservation?

 

[Meriweather]

for the first time, we used uber......$25 rt