How much does it cost to Uber from Disney to Universal?
Average Uber cost from Walt Disney World to Universal Orlando's drop-off point is $20-25 per trip. Average wait for a pick-up at Walt Disney World is 4-8 minutes.
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In fact, Disney World is only about 9 miles away from Universal Studios, which means, if you are driving the most direct route in good traffic, the journey time is only approximately 15 minutes. Universal Studios is located closest to Orlando, found towards the Southwest of the city.
What is cheaper in Orlando rideshare or taxi? Ubers are significantly cheaper than using a taxi and much more practical than renting an entire car. You won't need to pay for packing and you really have no need for a rental car because Disney Transportation is free and readily available throughout the park.
Typical Wait. During the day, we usually wind up waiting 5 to 10 minutes for an Uber driver, regardless of where we are on Disney property. The longest we've waited was 25 minutes.
Lyft tends to have better rates than Uber. For example, Universal to Orlando International Airport is about $32 with Uber. Lyft is about $24. Check both Uber and Lyft to compare rates before each ride.
How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.
But for your overall vacation, I recommend 3 days so you can take a rest day in between. I'm sure you know that theme parks require a lot of walking and Florida weather can be unpredictable. Having 2 days with an additional rest day planned, allows you to have some flexibility in your trip and a much-needed break.
Overall, Universal has a lot more middle-of-the-road wait times than Disney. There you have some people-eaters that rarely have a wait (PhilharMagic, Under the Sea, The Seas, Journey Into Imagination, etc) and then mega headliners.
Lyft somewhere is cheaper than Uber's competitors, with a service that works quite similarly. The app lets you hail a car and see how far away the driver is from the pick-up location. Besides, the prices are comparable.
Where Can Uber Go At Walt Disney World? Uber drivers can go pretty much anywhere a regular car can go (except for parking lots reserved for people who are parking). Basically, this means they can drop you off and pick you up at any Disney hotel, Disney Springs, and the Disney parks (with one exception).
Walt Disney World Genie+Genie+ is a paid program that allows you to access quicker lines (Lightning Lanes!) to nearly 40 attractions from all four theme parks. Disney Genie+ costs $15 per day per person at Walt Disney World.
By far the most scenic transportation choice, water taxies and ferries travel between the resort hotels and the theme parks allowing guests a fun experience along with convenient transportation. Water taxis and ferries sail to and from Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs.