Is there a free shuttle to Disney World from the Orlando airport?

Unfortunately, there isn't a free shuttle from MCO airport to Disney World. There used to be the Magical Express service, but that program was discontinued. You will have to pay for transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney World now, no matter what type you choose.



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Mears Connect 1, 2022 — provides two types of service, Standard and Express service. Standard service mimics most of Magical Express in that there are dedicated buses from Orlando to the various Disney World resort hotels. It costs $16 per adult one-way and $13.50 per child (ages 3-9) one-way.

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With Disney's Magical Express gone, two major services sprung up offering shuttle bus (or occasionally shuttle van) service between MCO and Disney World—Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer.

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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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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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Shared ride Orlando airport shuttle service is the most economical way to travel. You can find out the cost of ground transportation at MCO by using our online booking tool to check rates and availability.

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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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Standard transportation has set ride departure times with longer waits than Express, which claims limited to no wait times and guaranteed first stops.

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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. Vehicles departing the hotels will most likely make additional stops.

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Mears Connect, the spiritual successor to Disney's Magical Express, offers ground transportation between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. This post covers pricing, hotels serviced by the shuttle, options, and everything you need to know based on our experiences using the service!

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Unfortunately, complimentary airport transportation from Orlando International Airport is no longer included as part of a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. However, you will find a variety of airport transportation options that you can use to travel to and from the airport.

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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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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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Public airport shuttles are a convenient and free way to get to the airport from many large cities. The shuttles usually operate on a set schedule and can take passengers to and from the airport terminal and nearby parking lots or hotels.

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Local bus. : The Lynx Bus, Orlando's local bus system, makes airport pick-ups and drop-offs about every 30 minutes; and about every hour on Sundays and holidays. The buses run select routes including MCO to downtown Orlando, International Drive and the Florida Mall/SeaWorld area. The cost is $2 per passenger, per ride.

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Get excited for 20% lower fares on Uber rides! With this price cut, uberX in Orlando will be 40% cheaper than a taxi. From UCF to the resorts and everywhere in between, uberX is the most affordable ride in town.

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If you drive your own vehicle or a rental car, and you aren't staying at a Disney resort, you'll need to pay $25 per day to leave your car in a Disney lot—up to $50 a day if you want a preferred spot closer to the gates. With the exception of Magic Kingdom, an Uber or Lyft can get you closer for a much lower cost.

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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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