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Which is faster Sunshine Flyer or Mears?

One area that is important here is considering how fast the bus can get you from MCO to your resort. It seems that Mears comes out on top here. Some report that Sunshine Flyer takes a bit longer to get you to your resort. Some say they don't quite understand their routes that sometimes feel longer.



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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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How far in advance should I book Mears Connect? I recommend that you book it as soon as you have flights booked, just so it's taken care of and you don't forget. However, there has typically been no problem booking even just a few days before the trip. Should I take Mears Connect instead of an uber/lyft?

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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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Can I Book the Mears Shuttle at Disney Without a Reservation? Yes. If by chance you decide you want to book Mears Connect at the last minute once you've already arrived at the Orlando International Airport, then you can do that too. Reservations are not required.

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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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24/7 Shuttle to and from MCO, Disney World, Disney Springs & nearby Resorts.

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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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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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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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Unfortunately, you're not allowed to bring any luggage onto any of the Disney transportation systems. You are able to bring bags into the Theme Parks, however, they must not exceed 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high.

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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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