Transportation Options from MCO airport to Disney Resort

[CarolynFH]

Our DD and DSiL had excellent service from Gear Fusion a couple of weeks ago. Due to impending bad weather, they changed their airline reservations to arrive a day early, then their flight was delayed by 7 hours but in increments (e.g., the airline kept pushing the departure/arrival time back by an hour or two, etc.). Gear Fusion was waiting for them when they finally did arrive! And GF was at the resort to pick them up exactly on time. And GF had the correct child seat they needed (rear facing toddler) both times.

 

[geargrinder]

Add another one for Gearfusion. Had a party of 6 last week including my elderly parents. Had a text the moment I took my phone off airplane mode upon landing. Met us at baggage claim. Helped with bags and assisted my parents into the van. Step stool and car seats were on board. Same quality service on the way back. Great communication, quick direct to resort transportation, and super friendly/helpful. For 6, it was not much more than Mears cattle bus.

 

[KPeterso]

We have been using Cast and Crew Transportation (https://castandcrewtransportation.com/). They were started by a furloughed Disney employee. Impeccable and top notch service. High quality vehicles and always willing to help. Have brought a small step stool to assist my elderly parents with the step into their SUVs upon request.

Going solo - I use Uber or Lyft as I do not need assistance like I do when I have my parents.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

We just used Mears Connect for our recent trip Jan 15-25. I have no complaints. We were assigned a shuttle van right away at the airport, boarded and off we went. Our hotel, POFQ, was the first stop. There were 2 other families on the shuttle. On Jan 25, our pick-up was on-time and we were the last family to board at the YC before heading to MCO. The bus was only half full.

 

[cruising spud]

We had eight family members on a Disney trip in early January. I checked the cost of Mears, etc, but with eight of us and a fair amount of luggage, I decided to go with a town car. We used Tiffany. They were great. We did a pre-grocery order at a Publix and stopped and grabbed our groceries on the way to the hotel.

 

[Jasper&Bowie]

Now that I am feeling better, I'll give an update on Good Rides Express. Riland was wonderful! My vacation started with a normal boarding process but quickly turned chaotic. We were recalled to the terminal where we had to deplane. After an over 3 hour delay, the flight was cancelled. I called Riland who reassured me that he would be there when we arrived. We were put on another flight that was already over 2 hours delayed. By time our plane was cleared to take off, the flight crew timed-out.. Again, Riland reassured me, I would have a ride when we arrived. We did finally arrive (7 hours late). Riland was there as promised. He even offered to stop at the store for us even though we originally declined.

I would definitely use them again.

 

[PRomano]

We had a great experience with gear fusion for marathon weekend.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I've always preferred to rent a car. It is usually quick and easy, and we can use it to get around as we please. It also comes in handy if we do a split stay.

For those who opt to rent a car, Florida offeres a special temporary toll transponder at the airport for no cost (above reg tolls). You are charged $10 up front, but then get refunded whatever you don't spend (or another $10 if you go over the initial $10). It takes a minute to set up, but at the end of your visit, you just drop it in a dropbox when you return the car.

 

[MrcAec]

We haven't used them yet but found lots of good reviews for GoodRideExpress.
We plan to use them in May. There are 6 of us so size was a concern.
They quoted me $180/round trip for 6 and it will be a large van (not mini van)
I like the idea of 1 vehicle for us and not sharing with others.
Quicker to get us to the resort on arrival and don't have to leave to pick up others on our departure day.

Have you completed this trip and used GoodRideExpress yet? We are going at the end of June and are curious about your experience with them.

 

[jennab]

We used gear fusion a couple weeks ago. It was about $80 each way after a discount code I found on the transportation board. I know a rideshare likely would have been cheaper, but I wanted no hassle and to make sure I had someone waiting for me.

 

[JB2022]

Just putting another plug for GearFusion after using them for a recent trip. Seems to be around 80-100$ each way with certain promos and vehicle size. Overall incredible service and convenience when picked up from MCO baggage claim, and they work with your flight schedule. Well worth the premium for us compared to UberXL costs and variability.

 

[cropper]

Have you completed this trip and used GoodRideExpress yet? We are going at the end of June and are curious about your experience with them.

We just arrived!
Our plane was 1 hr 45 min late and good ride communicated with us and was waiting when we finally arrived. (We sat on runway and gate at Dfw for 2 hours so had our phones on)
I was so pleased with that!
We are 6 adults and 6 luggage plus golf clubs. I did tell them that because that was my concern to begin with.
They were in a large 13-passenger van but there is zero space for ‘bags’. All seats. The driver did manage to get everything in the van but we were worried!

 

[MrcAec]

We just arrived!
Our plane was 1 hr 45 min late and good ride communicated with us and was waiting when we finally arrived. (We sat on runway and gate at Dfw for 2 hours so had our phones on)
I was so pleased with that!
We are 6 adults and 6 luggage plus golf clubs. I did tell them that because that was my concern to begin with.
They were in a large 13-passenger van but there is zero space for ‘bags’. All seats. The driver did manage to get everything in the van but we were worried!

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about the plane issues - enjoy the trip.

 

[Dakota731]

What’s the cost for good ride express?

 

[Tripscarcare]

What’s the cost for good ride express?

Our family used a Lyft near the end of April 2025. We had an Extra Comfort Ride, which cost us a total of 28.56 31 minute ride from MCO to Carribean beach Resort. Our friends took another Lyft and was 38.xx got a fancy vehicle on mistake as they were in Vegas the last time using the Lyft app. Year prior in April 2024, in a Lyft XL was 57.15. for 32 minute ride to the same resort. And both rides were between 830 and 9a.

We used Away We go from Port Canaveral total of Seven people for 226.** to MCO.

Looks to very a bit, in pricing we looked at Good ride express it was a fair bit more than using rideshare.

 

[Dakota731]

Good ride express is same price for us as Mears so might try that this trip. Where did you all get promo codes for gear fusion?

 

[CarolynFH]

Good ride express is same price for us as Mears so might try that this trip. Where did you all get promo codes for gear fusion?

Do a Search on the Transportation forum here https://www.disboards.com/forums/transportation.16/

 

[MabelM]

We like to rent a car for a one way rental and drop off at the Disney Car Care center. We make a grocery stop before we return the car. We take Uber/Lyft back to the airport.

 

[WLWildlife]

We used Gear Fusion last October and had fantastic service. Stephen was very kind and prompt. Had a message as soon as I turned on my phone on plane. He helped with luggage and dropped us at the resort. Return was just a good. Cheaper than renting car. My experience with rideshare in Orlando is all negative. I will not do it again. Gear Fusion is worth the 200 it cost for reliable stress free round trip transportation. I will use them again this fall.

 

[cropper]

What’s the cost for good ride express?

$180 round trip for 6 adults plus tip