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Is there free transportation from Disney to Universal?

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando offer free shuttle services between their resorts and affiliated theme parks, but you may have to transfer from one to the other. Usually, routes run every 20 to 30 minutes, departing from the entrance of every Disney and Universal property.



No, there is no direct, free transportation provided by Disney or Universal between the two resorts. Because they are major corporate competitors, neither company has an incentive to make it easier for guests to visit the "other" park. For a long time, some off-site "Good Neighbor" hotels offered shuttle service to both, but this has become increasingly rare. To travel between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort (a distance of about 10-15 miles), most guests rely on Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, which typically cost between $20 and $40 one-way depending on the time of day and demand. A cheaper, but significantly more time-consuming option is the Lynx Public Bus System; you would take a bus from Disney Springs to the Lynx Central Station and transfer to a bus headed toward International Drive, a journey that can take over 2 hours. Some third-party "Mears" shuttles offer paid transfers, but for most families, the convenience and speed of a direct Uber or Lyft ride are well worth the cost compared to the logistical headache of trying to navigate Orlando's public transit with park gear and children.

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Given Disneyland and Universal Studios is so popular among tourists to Los Angeles, you'd think there would be a shuttle from Disneyland to Universal Studios – but there isn't. However, you can book a private Disneyland to Universal Hollywood shuttle with a private vehicle and driver.

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Average Uber/Lyft cost within Walt Disney World is $10-15 per trip. This works out to be around one-third to half the cost of a Mears taxi for the same distance. Average Uber cost from Walt Disney World to Universal Orlando's drop-off point is $20-25 per trip.

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Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.

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For most guests, a rideshare like Lyft or Uber is the best transportation from Disney to Universal and the simplest answer to how to get to Universal from Disney as well as how to get from Universal to Disney. Costs will vary depending on your departure point.

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If you choose to enjoy the Universal part of your vacation first, you will be picked up from Orlando International Airport, taken to your Universal hotel and then on to your Walt Disney World Resort. Either way, it is incredibly convenient and a huge time-saver.

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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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Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios, so pretty much one full day. You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

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How far apart are Disneyland and Universal? There are about 35 miles between Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, a city that's about 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport.

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As a general guideline, a Universal Orlando vacation for a family of four will typically cost around $200 per person, per day.

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At least a full day at Universal Studios and another full day at Islands of Adventure will give you more chances to ride the rides you want and see the shows you like.

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Best Time of Year to Visit There's really no off season for Universal, but the week after Labor Day until mid-December (excluding Thanksgiving week) and January to mid-May (excluding spring break) are known for smaller crowds, cooler weather, and less humid air.

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Mears Connect shuttle These are large buses that leave the Orlando International airport (MCO) approximately every 20-30 minutes and head to Disney World. It's a shared ride as their buses can hold up to about 50 people.

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Unless you are staying on Disney property and using Disney busses for transport to and from your lodging, I would NEVER recommend using shuttles if you have your own vehicle to drive...even with the cost of parking. Those hotel shuttles are a last resort for those who have no other transportation options.

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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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Once it was revealed that Disney's Magical Express was going away, Mears, the service that ran Magical Express, quickly announced a paid replacement. Mears Connect offers two services for guests looking for transportation from the Orlando Airport to Disney World — standard and express.

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