Hiya Wendy - welcome to
planDisney!
I'm glad you're here and thanks for asking your question about transportation options. I love helping Guests just like you plan for a magical vacation! First, I just want to say how excited I am for you to experience the
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration in just a few weeks! There are so many new and unique attractions, experiences, treats, and so much more - get ready to make some magical memories!
There are currently several options for you to consider for transportation between the Orlando airport and the
Walt Disney World Resort - I'm sure you'll find one that's a good fit for your crew's needs.
First, you may be able to add private round-trip ground transportation to an existing
Disney vacation package. This is subject to change, but I was recently given the option when I was shopping for a vacation package for some friends. I know from previous experience that it's not always possible to modify an existing vacation package to add something like this, so I would suggest
speaking to a Reservations Cast Member if you want to explore that route further.
As part of my own planning, I've noticed that rental car prices have come back down to Earth, so that may be a good option. I love the flexibility of having a rental car to make quick and easy trips and to grab some essentials on my way to our
Disney Resorts Collection hotel! When I'm not renting a car, ride-sharing services are my preferred option (Lyft is my current favorite). They tend to offer various levels of service and sizes of vehicles so you might find a convenient solution here. There are also some private car services, and depending on the time of day, pricing can be competitive with ride-sharing services!
Both the new Mears Connect and the new Sunshine Flyer are motorcoach services you may want to investigate that are similar to previous transportation options, but to be completely honest, the "best" option is going to be different for every crew, schedule, and budget!
No matter what type of carriage or magic carpet you arrive in or on, I know you'll have a magical experience!
Please let me know if there is anything else we can help with.
Ryan J.