Is it worth having a car in Orlando?

The full Orlando experience Plus, staying on a theme park resort isn't the only option when it comes to accommodation in Orlando. If you plan to stay at a villa or an off-resort hotel, having a car will also make getting around Orlando, as well as to and from the theme parks, much quicker and easier.



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Buses, Shuttles & Trains Looking to move around the state without renting a car? Florida bus services could be your best bet. Bus companies like Greyhound and Megabus offer multiple daily trips to popular routes around Florida including Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach.

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Transportation Center Monorails The monorails at the Transportation Center service both the Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT. You can take a direct monorail to the Magic Kingdom, or the resorts monorail, which stops at the Magic Kingdom and all of the Magic Kingdom area resorts (more info on that below).

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You can't drive directly to Magic Kingdom. As discussed more below, guests are not allowed to drive directly to Magic Kingdom, even just to drop someone off. You'll have to utilize the Transportation and Ticket Center.

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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol. Disney prices are higher than regular stores, but they offer unique items and services you can't find anywhere else.

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If you're flying a large family, you'll probably always pay more to fly than drive. That's because driving costs do not rise proportionally per person like airline tickets. But consider some “True cost” questions before flying: Do you have frequent flier miles to redeem?

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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.

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Uber and Lyft are widely available in Orlando and offer fast, reliable transportation.

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Admittedly, to truly see and do it all at Magic Kingdom, you do need to spend at least two days. However, by skipping over the things that don't interest you, you can save a bunch of time and, hopefully, accomplish most of the attractions on your to-do list in just a day.

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bus – Greyhound buses operate throughout Florida and serve around 54 destinations. In the major cities, there are local bus and trolley operators; for example in Orlando there is the Lynx services throughout the city and the I-Trolley that operates as a tourist bus along the length of International Drive.

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