Is the Disney airport shuttle still running?

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.



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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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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).

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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.

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Hotel Shuttles Other 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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While you can get to all of the Disney World theme parks with Uber and Lyft, there are a couple of trips to use when entering the destination for your trip. Magic Kingdom: The standard pickup/drop off location is the “Ticket and Transportation Center”.

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There are multiple transportation options between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World, including shuttle buses, Uber and Lyft, private car services, and more. This guide covers MCO to WDW ground transportation, pricing, comparisons, and more. Plus, updates on supply/demand and price increases.

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Anyone is free to use the bus system regardless of where they are staying, on or off Disney property. There are, however, a few exceptions to this. What exceptions? The Disney buses that bring guests to/from Orlando International Airport are totally separate from the buses that operate within Walt Disney World.

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Lyft's app is easier to use We have found the Lyft app to just be a lot easier to use at Walt Disney World than the Uber app. It automatically populates with ALL the approved pick-up and drop-off locations, which is very handy when you are in an unfamiliar spot. Uber doesn't always do that.

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All Ride Share companies (such as Uber, Lyft and Wingz) may pick-up passengers on the Arrivals Curb at: Terminal A (Level 2) and on Level 3 between 9:00pm and 2:00am. Terminal B (Level 2) and on Level 3 between 9:00pm and 2:00am. Terminal C (Level 6)

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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.

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