Getting from the airport to Walt Disney World or Shades of Green sets the tone for your whole vacation. Whether you’re flying into Orlando International Airport (MCO) or the smaller Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), this guide covers every major transportation option—shared shuttles, ride-share, private cars/limos, and taxis—with costs, tips, grocery stop advice, and the […]
Southwest Luggage Transfer Returns to Disney Value Resorts With Full Round-Trip Service
Southwest Airlines Airport Luggage Transfer Service at Disney Value Resorts A helpful piece of vacation convenience has returned to Walt Disney World—and it’s now better than ever. If you’re flying Southwest Airlines and staying at one of Disney’s Value Resorts, since April 2025 you’ve been able to check your bags at the resort before your […]
How Far Is Universal Orlando from Walt Disney World? (And the Best Ways to Get There)
How Far Is Universal Orlando from Walt Disney World? (And the Best Ways to Get There) Short answer: Universal Orlando is roughly 12–17 miles from Walt Disney World, which takes about 20–25 minutes by car in light to average traffic. It varies by where you start at Disney: for example, Old Key West/Riviera → Universal […]
Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World in a VERY Limited Fashion
Airline check-in and luggage drop-off have returned to Disney’s Value Resorts for Southwest Airlines only! As of 3 April, this long-missing service at Walt Disney World returns to the Value Resorts. Update – Full Round-Trip Luggage Service Now Available Since this original April 2025 announcement, Disney and Southwest Airlines have expanded this pilot program to […]
Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with Pictures! It is possible to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might want to take this walk to check out the Grand Floridian and its restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]
Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service
Here is our post on using Disney World’s Minnie Van Service to get around WDW as well to and from Orlando International Airport. What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans is a Disney-owned and operated ride-hailing service similar to Uber and Lyft, that began operation around Walt Disney World in July 2017. Minnie Vans work just […]
Your 2026 Introduction to Walt Disney World Security – Plus Some Tips
Disney’s theme parks had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember. But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Florida, Universal’s theme […]
Walk to Disney World’s Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf
Did you know that it is possible to walk between Disney’s EPCOT Deluxe Resort Area and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course? It is possible to walk from EPCOT’s Deluxe Resort area to Walt Disney World’s original mini golf course! In fact it is possible to walk to Fantasia Mini Golf from each […]
Walk Between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the EPCOT Resort Area
Did you know that it is possible to walk between Disney’s EPCOT Deluxe Resort Area and Disney’s Hollywood Studios? In fact it’s possible to walk from EPCOT’s International Gateway, through the resort area and on to Hollywood Studios! Here’s our post with directions and pictures of the route. This post is one of our many […]
Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer Merger
There is big news in the Disney World Airport Transportation front today. Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer have joined forces. They are now operating as Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. The Sunshine Flyer website is still active but the content has switched over to match the Mears site. This means that the 2 Disney […]
Walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Directions from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with Pictures! UPDATE: 1 May 2023 – Sadly this walking path has closed permanently! See the legal battle: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Discusses Shades of Green Pedestrian Bridge Shades of Green is located within walking distance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s about a […]
Walk from Disney’s Polynesian to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC): Route, Time & Tips (2026)
Directions to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), with Pictures! The Polynesian Village Resort is located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the Monorail Station and its EPCOT Line without riding all […]
Walk Between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom
Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! Note the walking path between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Park will be temporarily closed beginning Feb. 13, 2024 and is expected to reopen late this spring. The Grand Floridian is located within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. […]
Walk from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom (2026): Route, Time & Tips
Directions to walk between Disney’s Contemporary Resort / Bay Lake Tower and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! The Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower are located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. This short walk is convenient for guests staying at the resorts to access the park without waiting on or riding […]
Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World!
Walt Disney World has announced that the Minnie Vans private vehicle service is returning 29 June 2022! Minnie Van service stopped when Walt Disney World shut down in March 2020 and has not yet returned. In the early months after March 2020 Disney World said through official channels that the Minnie Van Service would be […]
Sunshine Flyer Review
I recently had the chance to try the Sunshine Flyer Airport Transportation Service and here is my review. The Sunshine Flyer is promoted as a unique travel experience, it operates between the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and all hotels on Walt Disney World property. Updated 14 July 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer […]
Your Guide to Orlando International Airport
If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […]
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans can be a great option for getting around Walt Disney World! We use these Ride-Hire Services in certain circumstances during our Walt Disney World vacations. They are a great addition to the other Transportation Options that are available for free. Let’s get right into it, first with the basics, […]
Mears Connect Disney World Airport Transportation Review
Mears Connect is the paid successor to Walt Disney World’s free Magical Express airport transportation. Updated 14 July 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer have merged. They are now operating as Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. The Sunshine Flyer website is still active but the content has switched over to match the Mears site […]
Your 2024 Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around at Walt Disney World. Here’s our detailed guide. Disney World makes it so easy to get around for their guests that you don’t need to worry about having a car. Disney even provides free round trip transportation for those flying into Orlando International Airport. Getting […]
Mears Connect Service to Disney World Replaces Mears Operated Disney Magical Express in 2022
Earlier this year, Walt Disney World announced that they would be ending their Magical Express Service. Disney’s long gone Magical Express used to provide round trip transportation service on buses between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, as part of the price for your Disney Resort Hotel. The Magical Express service […]
Increased Parking Fees at Disney World Resorts for 2020
Along with releasing 2020 general public resort prices today, Disney also increased the cost to park at the Walt Disney World Resorts. 18 June 2019 – The change is effective for all reservations made starting today. Reservations booked prior will still be at the old rates. For reservations made before 18 June 2019 for arrivals […]
Disney World Begins Charging Resort Guests to Park
Recently Disney made a surprise announcement that they would begin charging Walt Disney World Resort Guests for the privilege of parking their car while staying at their WDW Resort. This came as a shock to the WDW fan community, as parking at the Resorts had been free for the last 47 years (since 1971). Disney […]