Very basic uber/lyft at MCO question

[Maggie The Cat]

Sorry, I searched but didn't see.

After we get our luggage at MCO, where you do you go and then request lyft/uber? I know how to get to ME area and that's it!

 

[erionm]

Sorry, I searched but didn't see.

After we get our luggage at MCO, where you do you go and then request lyft/uber? I know how to get to ME area and that's it!

From the MCO website:

All Transportation Network Companies (ride sharing providers such as Uber, Lyft and Wingz) may pick-up passengers at Terminals A & B, at the ends of the Arrivals curb (Level 2).

https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/

 

[aokeefe]

There are signs at baggage claim directing you which doors to go out to pick up your rideshare.

 

[Maggie The Cat]

From the MCO website:


https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/

Thanks - So is there different arrival areas for both terminals? Meaning we don't have to walk to a different terminal? Or doesn't it matter since we are picking up our luggage anyways from baggage claim?

I guess I can just figure it out when we arrive.

 

[Maggie The Cat]

There are signs at baggage claim directing you which doors to go out to pick up your rideshare.

Signs. Very good, thanks.

 

[_19disnA]

The wording on that webpage reads like each terminal has its own location to pickup passengers using any of the online taxi services.

 

[erionm]

Thanks - So is there different arrival areas for both terminals? Meaning we don't have to walk to a different terminal? Or doesn't it matter since we are picking up our luggage anyways from baggage claim?

I guess I can just figure it out when we arrive.

You will be picked up at the same terminal that you arrive at. The ride share drivers pickup on the same level as baggage claim, so you just need to head outside after getting your luggage.

 

[eiblehs]

How early would you guys recommend requesting an Uber/Lyft for a return flight? DME always left us with way too much time in the airport. (I know, better safe than sorry…) But is three hours really necessary?

**This is my first trip to WDW not using DME so I’m trying to plan for transportation.**

 

[_19disnA]

If you don't have TSA-precheck, you just never know how long you will have to wait in the security line. MCO tends to always be crowded with families/small children and many don't seem to be familiar with to do or where to go at the airport creating a lot of congestion. While any of the on-line taxis will take you non-stop to the airport saving a bit of time, I still would plan to arrive at least 2 hrs before you flight. DME picked you up 3 hrs ahead of time to allow for stopping at another resort as well as the transit time to the airport. You can always shop/eat if you arrive early. I often wonder if those advising OTHERS to cut it close actually do that for THEIR trips when flying?

 

[aokeefe]

How early would you guys recommend requesting an Uber/Lyft for a return flight? DME always left us with way too much time in the airport. (I know, better safe than sorry…) But is three hours really necessary?

**This is my first trip to WDW not using DME so I’m trying to plan for transportation.**

We reserved a car service for our return flight to MCO and they pick up 2 1/2 hrs before flight time so I would do the same with an UBER.