Who replaced Magical Express?

However, there are TWO paid replacement services: Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer. Although Disney World guests will still have rideshare and car rental options at the airport, both Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer offer (paid) services similar to Magical Express.



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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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Booking Mears to Walt Disney World You will choose between Standard or Express. Standard transportation has set ride departure times with longer waits than Express, which claims limited to no wait times and guaranteed first stops. In each situation, you are sharing the bus with other guests traveling to Disney World.

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As we saw with many other Disney World “perks” at this time that went from free to becoming a paid experience, like the transformation of FastPass to Genie+ and Disney Resort hotel parking fees, the dissolution of the Magical Express was another way for the Disney company to save some money and buffer its revenue ...

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Orlando Airport Shuttle The airport shuttle service is an economical transportation option that connects you from the airport to your Disney Resort hotel.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gratuity built into the estimate For a single day bus charter trip, the industry average for the expected tip amount is 10-20% of the total cost of the trip.

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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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Like any member of the service industry, Tour Directors, bus drivers and local guides depend on tips to make a living. Program Leaders are advised to collect tip money from each participant at the beginning of the tour to avoid confusion and lack of money at the end of the tour.

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Complimentary Resort transportation begins 45 minutes prior to Disney theme park opening time and up to 1 hour after Disney theme park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 11:00 PM from the Disney Springs area.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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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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