As of January 1, 2022, Disney World discontinued the Magical Express airport transportation service. Here is what we know. The Magical Express was a shuttle service that provided transportation between Orlando International Airport and Disney World.
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Magical Express, the free bus transportation between Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Orlando International Airport (MCO), was discontinued at the end of 2021 after more than 15 years in operation. Here's a roundup of your new, for-pay options when planning to get between the airport and Disney World.
One possible reason for Disney permanently shutting down the Magical Express is that they are developing their own transportation system that will be available at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, streamlining airport transportation for all U.S. Disney Parks visitors.
In addition to our standard shared ride shuttle transportation service, Mears Connect offers express, direct, round-trip airport transfers to all Walt Disney World Resorts. Our express shuttle service comes with minimal wait.
No, Disney's Magical Express is NOT coming back. Since the Magical Express ended, we've seen 2 major companies essentially “fill the void” of that service, transporting guests to and from the Orlando International Airport and their Disney World hotels (for a fee).
Hotel ShuttlesOther Local Hotels also provide complimentary transportation to/from Orlando International Airport. These are on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) of Terminals A, B & C and the Train Station.
Taking a standard Uber vehicle from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort costs around $35. The price increases to above $40 if you request a specialty vehicle. Add to that, an Uber ride between the airport and Disney World takes less than 30 minutes.
Disney World eliminated its tram services during the COVID-19 pandemic, returning the Trams to Magic Kingdom in 2021 and Animal Kingdom in 2022. This is the first time the services will be offered at all four parks since 2020. An exact date has not been announced yet.
The airport was only in use for about two years, before closing in favor of a vision for a larger, full-service airport within Walt Disney World itself, similar to Walt's original vision. This idea never came to fruition itself either. The runway at the STOL airport had a surprise for guests who would travel there.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less. General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.
You will choose between Standard or Express. Standard transportation has set ride departure times with longer waits than Express, which claims limited to no wait times and guaranteed first stops. In each situation, you are sharing the bus with other guests traveling to Disney World.
The average price for this trip is $34. Open the Uber app and input Aloft Orlando International Drive in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.
When booking your vehicle, use Orlando Walt Disney World Car Care as the pick-up location, then check the box to indicate you would like to return the vehicle to a different location, and enter the airport as your drop-off location. Several hotels in the area also offer car rentals.
Vehicles depart the airport to each resort area every 20-30 minutes. Wait times can average 1-20 minutes and your vehicle will likely make multiple stops. Based on the distance from the airport to the Disney Resorts, you should expect your travel time to be 30-60 minutes.
Transfers from the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral can be purchased directly from your cruise line, however, these shuttles tend to be pretty pricey. Port Canaveral cruise lines charge between $35.99 – $39 per person, each way. Go Port offers the same quality shuttles as your cruise line for just $29.99.
Do you tip Mears Drivers? Yes, it's customary to tip your driver for good service. According to Mears, most people give 10% to coach bus drivers and 20% to van, drivers.