Pricing, reservations available for Mears Connect transport to Disney
Mears Connect, which is trying to fill the hole that will be left when the Disney Magical Express ends on Dec. 31, 2021, has released its pricing and has started taking reservations.
Walt Disney World earlier this year announced it was canceling the free shuttle service from Orlando International Airport to Disney World. The use of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft cut into the usage, Disney said.
Mears Transportation, which operated the Disney Magical Express fleet for Disney, announced it would create a paid replacement and now the reservation system is up and running.
Mears Connect is offering two options of service Standard and Express. Standard Service is a shared ride service in a Mears Connect bus or van that includes all tolls and surcharges but makes a limited number of stops. Mears says it will have you on your way within 20 minutes of checking into the reception area.
The Express Service is a direct service with limited to no wait times and also includes tolls and other surcharges.
The Standard Service is $32 roundtrip per adult and $27 per child. If you only wanted to go one-way that option costs $16 per adult and $13.50 per child.
The Express Serivce is a roundtrip only and costs $200 for up to four passengers. An additional passenger would cost $55 per person.
Unlike Uber and Lyft, Mears says it does not have surge pricing, so it will be consistent.
Mears Connect services all of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, as well as the Disney Springs Area Hotels, Bonnet Creek Resort, Shades of Green and some other surrounding resorts, such as Orlando World Center Marriott and Gaylord Palms.
Similar to the Disney Magical Express, you will be picked up for a return to the airport from your resort. For Standard Service, your return transportation will be scheduled to meet you, at your resort, up to three hours in advance of your domestic flight’s departure time or up to four hours of your international flight’s departure time.
For Express Service, your transportation will be scheduled to meet you, at your resort, two hours before your domestic flight or three hours before your international flight.
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