Hiya Christine!
Welcome back to
planDisney! It is great to see you here asking another question about an upcoming Disney vacation. Your visit to
Walt Disney World is just around the river bend, my friend, and I am happy to help you navigate your way from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to one of the fabulous
Disney Resort hotels.
I am sorry to report that Disney’s Magical Express transportation is no longer offered to Disney Resort hotel Guests. This service stopped at the start of the year in 2022. While it is a service I dearly miss, you still have
several third-party options for arriving at your Disney Resort hotel from the Orlando International Airport. Let me tell you a bit about these options so you can decide which best suits your needs.
The first option is to book the Mears Connect shuttle service before your arrival. For a fee, you can book standard or express shuttle service from the airport to your resort and the return trip to the airport. While I have found the Mears Connect standard shuttle service to be an affordable and reliable option, there can be longer wait times, sometimes delaying your arrival at your Disney Resort hotel.
Another option is to book a ride share service like Uber or Lyft. While this may cost a bit more than the shuttle, it is often a faster process, allowing you to arrive in the magic a little sooner. I have had good experiences with these ride sharing services traveling to and from Orlando International Airport.
The final option is to rent a car from the airport for your vacation. Fortunately,
overnight self-parking is complimentary for all Disney Resort hotel Guests, so you won’t pay an additional fee to park your rental car at your hotel. Disney Resort hotel Guests also receive complimentary self-parking at all the Disney theme parks, though one of my favorite things about staying at a Disney Resort hotel is the
complimentary transportation throughout all of Walt Disney World Resort.
I hope this helps you find your way to
The Most Magical Place on Earth for an unforgettable vacation. If we can help answer any more of your Disney vacation questions, please bring them to planDisney!
*You ain’t never had a friend like me*
Angie