Transportation to Universal from Airport

[becca-becca]

We are coming in a few weeks to Universal using on of the Harry Potter Package. We paid for roundtrip transportation from the airport to Universal and back. I have no information from Universal about our trip except for my initial e:mail statement. Do I need to call them? I am assuming they need flight numbers. Is it Universal transporation or a private company? Does Universal normally send information about packages/trips in the mail like Disney does?

Thanks!!

 

[damo]

Hmmm. I haven't heard reports of anyone who had purchased round trip transportation with their package. This is what it says in the package though, "Upon receipt of your official travel itinerary, please call 888-784-2522 or 407-354-2456 to arrange pick-up from Orlando International Airport. "

 

[Magpie]

I'm almost 100 percent certain you have to arrange your own transportation from the airport to the hotel. We bought the Harry Potter package, too.

We've decided that we're just going to grab a cab from the taxi stand at the airport. It seems simpler than trying to arrange something through Mears.

Universal does not send packages in the mail. We were told to print our e-tickets and information and bring them with us.

The only Universal "transportation" I know of is the boat that goes back and forth from the hotels to the parks. Oh, and there are pedicabs that go from hotel to park, too, but I think you're supposed to tip the guy who pulls them. And free hotel shuttles to places like Seaworld, but you have to reserve a seat ahead of time.

HTH!

 

[damo]

I'm almost 100 percent certain you have to arrange your own transportation from the airport to the hotel. We bought the Harry Potter package, too.

We've decided that we're just going to grab a cab from the taxi stand at the airport. It seems simpler than trying to arrange something through Mears.

Universal does not send packages in the mail. We were told to print our e-tickets and information and bring them with us.

The only Universal "transportation" I know of is the boat that goes back and forth from the hotels to the parks. Oh, and there are pedicabs that go from hotel to park, too, but I think you're supposed to tip the guy who pulls them. And free hotel shuttles to places like Seaworld, but you have to reserve a seat ahead of time.

HTH!

I see on the website that you can purchase transportation. This might be a new thing. This is what it says:



ROUND TRIP MEET & GREET TRANSFER –ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT


Provided by Quick Transportation
Description: Round trip transportation via taxi sedan/van between Orlando International Airport and your Orlando Area Hotel.

**Please note transfers do not include Sanford Orlando Airport.

Transportation Schedule:
From Orlando International Airport: Upon receipt of your official travel itinerary, please call 888-784-2522 or 407-354-2456 to arrange pick-up from Orlando International Airport.
From Orlando Area Hotel: You can arrange your pick-up time with Quick Transportation when making your initial reservation.

Length of Transfer: Varies by hotel; approximately 30 minutes each way.

Documentation Instructions: You will not receive coupons/vouchers with this purchase. To redeem your transfer upon arrival at the Orlando International Airport, simply present your photo ID and official travel itinerary to the Quick Transportation representative at the bottom of the escalator at Baggage Claim to receive your transfer boarding passes. To redeem transfer from your Orlando Area Hotel you must present a valid photo ID with your official travel itinerary at the time of pick-up from your hotel.

Child Policy: Children ages four through eleven pay child rate, children ages three and under are free of charge.

Additional Information: Valid hotels for this transfer include; Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Best Western Orlando Gateway, CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort, Country Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza Universal, DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal, DoubleTree Resort Orlando-International Drive, EconoLodge, Embassy Suites Jamaican Court, Fairfield Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando, Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive, Four Points by Sheraton Studio City, Hampton Inn S. of Universal, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club at SeaWorld, Holiday Inn & Suites at the Entrance to Universal, Holiday Inn Express & Suites,Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites I-Drive Resort Area, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hyatt Place, JW Marriott Orlando, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Monumental Movieland, Point Orlando Resort, Quality Inn Plaza, Quality Inn International Drive, Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Rodeway Inn International, Westin Imagine Orlando, Westgate Lakes Resort, and Wingate by Wyndham.

 

[Magpie]

I see on the website that you can purchase transportation. This might be a new thing. This is what it says:



ROUND TRIP MEET & GREET TRANSFER –ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT


Provided by Quick Transportation
Description: Round trip transportation via taxi sedan/van between Orlando International Airport and your Orlando Area Hotel.

**Please note transfers do not include Sanford Orlando Airport.

Transportation Schedule:
From Orlando International Airport: Upon receipt of your official travel itinerary, please call 888-784-2522 or 407-354-2456 to arrange pick-up from Orlando International Airport.
From Orlando Area Hotel: You can arrange your pick-up time with Quick Transportation when making your initial reservation.

Length of Transfer: Varies by hotel; approximately 30 minutes each way.

Documentation Instructions: You will not receive coupons/vouchers with this purchase. To redeem your transfer upon arrival at the Orlando International Airport, simply present your photo ID and official travel itinerary to the Quick Transportation representative at the bottom of the escalator at Baggage Claim to receive your transfer boarding passes. To redeem transfer from your Orlando Area Hotel you must present a valid photo ID with your official travel itinerary at the time of pick-up from your hotel.

Child Policy: Children ages four through eleven pay child rate, children ages three and under are free of charge.

Additional Information: Valid hotels for this transfer include; Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Best Western Orlando Gateway, CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort, Country Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza Universal, DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal, DoubleTree Resort Orlando-International Drive, EconoLodge, Embassy Suites Jamaican Court, Fairfield Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando, Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive, Four Points by Sheraton Studio City, Hampton Inn S. of Universal, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Club at SeaWorld, Holiday Inn & Suites at the Entrance to Universal, Holiday Inn Express & Suites,Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites I-Drive Resort Area, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hyatt Place, JW Marriott Orlando, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Monumental Movieland, Point Orlando Resort, Quality Inn Plaza, Quality Inn International Drive, Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Rodeway Inn International, Westin Imagine Orlando, Westgate Lakes Resort, and Wingate by Wyndham.

Wow, that must be new! It sounds great though... did you notice how much it costs?

 

[damo]

Wow, that must be new! It sounds great though... did you notice how much it costs?

I think there was a per person charge. $35 for each adult and child over a certain age, I think.

 

[Mirabelle]

Hello. We'll be staying at HRH in December. Would we be eligible for this service? We did not book a package. We booked our room directly with the toll-free number on the Resorts section of the Universal website and bought park tickets from Maple Leaf. I looked on the Universal website but couldn't find info about this transportation option.

Thank you for any help that you can provide!

 

[damo]

Hello. We'll be staying at HRH in December. Would we be eligible for this service? We did not book a package. We booked our room directly with the toll-free number on the Resorts section of the Universal website and bought park tickets from Maple Leaf. I looked on the Universal website but couldn't find info about this transportation option.

Thank you for any help that you can provide!

No, if you didn't book a package and arrange for transportation at that time, you will need to arrange your own transportation. All this option is, is a taxi/limo service.

 

[Kimberlyfamilyfv]

The above listed transportation company does have a website that you can book your transfers with directly and you can prepay for the service. http://www.quicktransportation.com/reserve.php

 

[Mirabelle]

Thanks for the link! I'm going to check it out.

 

[becca-becca]

I called the number yesterday, and upon arrival to the airport, we are just supposed to walk up to the counter that they have and show them our eapers to get our transportation. For the return from the hotel, we call and let them know 24 hours in advance so they can schedule a pick-up.