Is Mears owned by Disney?

Mears is separate from the Disney company and will offer their own transportation to and from the Disney World property. Guests will still have access to theme park transportation like buses, boats, monorails, and the Skyliner. We'll continue to update you on all information regarding vacations at Disney World.



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Mears Connect is one of the options, and it's actually a shuttle service by the same company that operated Disney's Magical Express. In fact, Mears Connect literally uses the exact same drivers and buses, just minus the Disney-branded wraps.

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Shuttle Bus Services. Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer have merged into “Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine.” This option can be cheaper than Uber and you might be more comfortable with it. But it's less convenient, and once you get to three or more riders, the price will start to be comparable to Uber.

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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.

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What Time Does Mears Connect Pick You Up at the Resort? Be sure to check your email for details. 24 hours prior to your departure, you will receive an email from Mears stating the time that you will need to be ready to be picked up for your ride to the airport. This time is typically 3 hours prior to your flight.

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Transportation – Frequently Asked Questions I'm not staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Can I use the monorails, buses and boats to get around Walt Disney World Resort? A: Yes.

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It's a character name, Kronk is from The Emperor's New Groove. You see buses with character names sometimes when they're not ferrying guests around, I think it's Disney's version of out of service or off duty right now.

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Q: Can I Ride the Monorail at Disney if I'm Not a Guest? A: Yes, anyone visiting Disney World has access to riding the Disney World monorail route, even if you're not staying at a Disney Resort.

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Absolutely! While it's meant to get you between the theme parks and Disney Skyliner resorts, we know we aren't the only ones who have ridden this delightful transportation option just for the heck of it.

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Mears Connect departs Standard tickets for domestic flights 3 hours in advance and 4 hours for international fights. Express service arrives 2.5 – 3 hours before a domestic flight and 3.5 – 4 hours before an international flight. Inside our departure email was a boarding pass, which was easy to pull up for scanning.

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The Mears shuttle service from Disney to Universal charges by the number of guests in your party. Round trip charges are $27 per person (Adult or child) and $13.50 each if you only need one-way transportation. Mears accepts all major credit cards, either online or over the phone.

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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).

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Walt Disney World no longer provides complimentary transportation from the airport to the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and back again. This service ended at the start of this year. Luckily, there are still many ways to get to Walt Disney World that Guests are finding easy and convenient to navigate.

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