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Airport to Bonnet Creek - best options?

DeniseM

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In the spring, I will be at Bonnet Creek with my son w/Autism for about 10 days. I will not be renting a car (don't want to) so what is my best option for transportation from the airport to Bonnet Creek and back?

Best = dependable, efficient, and economical, not your favorite limo service. :p

BTW - I exchanged for 2 weeks at Bonnet Creek back to back, which allowed me to cherry-pick the cheapest airfare at each end and come up with a 10 days stay. Hopefully, I won't have trouble checking in a few days late - I will call them, FAX them, and email them in advance! ;)

Thanks! :hi:
 
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How many are there of you? Easiest way is to just grab a cab, shuttle is not worth waiting for if there is more than 2 of you, IMO.
 
Just my son and I - do you have any idea how much a cab is?

And how about the best option to order groceries?

No, I really don't want to drive - my son can't read maps, and at times he needs my undivided attention, so it's better not to drive. ;)
 
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Thank you Jeanne! :hi:
 
You're welcome. I have taken them before and all went well. They are at MCO and you can find them there. Make reservations and they will explain the process to you. Very easy.

They pick up several passengers and will announce the order of stops.

I think they might have a trip to the local Publix, but am not sure about this. Will check and report back.
 
Wow! - thanks again!
 
Thanks again - I'm saving all of this in a file for our trip. :hi:
 
I find it all depends on where you travel from. If you have a long flight and it is late enough, that I personally just want to get where I am going.

If it earlier in the day than the transportation options are available. It is a cost vs time. Some time they don't work out for my tastes.

I have rented a car for the day, drive from the AP, get groceries and what ever errands I need then return the car 24 hours later. There are a couple of car rental office near downtown disney. So you can drop the car and pick up transportation back.
 
DeniseM said:
In the spring, I will be at Bonnet Creek with my son w/Autism for about 10 days. I will not be renting a car (don't want to) so what is my best option for transportation from the airport to Bonnet Creek and back?

Best = dependable, efficient, and economical, not your favorite limo service. :p

BTW - I exchanged for 2 weeks at Bonnet Creek back to back, which allowed me to cherry-pick the cheapest airfare at each end and come up with a 10 days stay. Hopefully, I won't have trouble checking in a few days late - I will call them, FAX them, and email them in advance! ;)

Thanks! :hi:
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Unless you have no license I couldn't imagine not renting a car, not just for convenience of getting back and forth to airport and shopping etc but it's even cheaper even if you just use it for that and let it sit there all week. we were at BC in January and paid $12/day for a car, less than $90 for the week and that was the mid size, economy as even cheaper.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Working within Denise's specific needs here :

" I will not be renting a car (don't want to) so what is my best option for transportation from the airport to Bonnet Creek and back?"

and

"No, I really don't want to drive - my son can't read maps, and at times he needs my undivided attention, so it's better not to drive."



I had a similar experience once and although the convenience of a car would've been so much easier, it just would not work due to circumstances.
The shuttle and bus did just fine with some extra effort.





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Beaglemom3 said:
Working within Denise's specific needs here :

" I will not be renting a car (don't want to) so what is my best option for transportation from the airport to Bonnet Creek and back?"

and

"No, I really don't want to drive - my son can't read maps, and at times he needs my undivided attention, so it's better not to drive."



I had a similar experience once and although the convenience of a car would've been so much easier, it just would not work due to circumstances.
The shuttle and bus did just fine with some extra effort.







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Sorry , missed that reply.
 
Beaglemom3 said:
Denise,
This may/may not be helpful:

http://www.orlandoairports.net/transport/local_transport.htm


You could take a Lynx bus and then pick up the Bonnet Creek Shuttle at Disney. This is very inexpensive.

I took a Lynx bus from the airport (returned my car) to the Orlando Amtrak station. It was fine.

http://www.golynx.com/
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I would advise against this. Since Bonnet Creek is now going to be charging for use of the shuttles, it's unclear how they plan to implement it, (wristbands, tickets, etc)

I would be afraid that you might get stuck at Disney. (There are worse places to be stuck, for sure!) I also don't know how these shuttles would feel about luggage, especially if the bus is loaded with guests.

If it were me, I would go with the Mear's shuttle. I used to use them years ago, before Magical Express and they were very reliable and not all that expensive. Then if you need a grocery trip, just take the shorter cab ride to the grocer of your choice. There are many in that area!
 
Yes, as I posted, Mears first, but always have a fall back plan. A few years ago there was a by strike Mears' drivers ( or similar work action), so good to have a Plan B.
There are cabs at Downtown Disney, too.

It couldn't hurt.
 
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Yeah, I'm with you on having a backup plan, but wrangling luggage and a special needs child at DTD or one of the parks, while trying to find a shuttle bus that probably won't let you on because you haven't checked in yet is a recipe for disaster, in my opinion.

In the off chance that Mear's is on strike again, I would opt for a cab, whatever the price. YMMV
 
Wow--that Happy Limo with the Mousesavers discount code is a great deal. We spent *heaps* for the Mears shuttle to/from Disney's Swan a few years ago for three people. We were only there for three nights, and didn't want the hassle of renting a car (esp. since we were staying on Disney property.) I was really disappointed with the service and cost...just seemed really expensive for what you got. $125 rd/tp for a town car would be *so* much better; definitely going this route if we stay on-property or Bonnet Creek in the future.
 
PlasWinder said:
...but wrangling luggage and a special needs child at DTD or one of the parks, while trying to find a shuttle bus that probably won't let you on because you haven't checked in yet is a recipe for disaster, in my opinion...
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I agree with this. If driving a car is a problem, taking mass transit will be worse.


bnoble said:
I would spring for a town car. The driver will help you with luggage, freeing you to pay more attention to your son. I can't recommend one personally, but MouseSavers recommends Happy Limo

http://www.mousesavers.com/transpor...-limo-and-van-transfers-for-disney-vacations/
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I was going to make exactly the same suggestion that Brian did. I used a town car service once -- whichever one Mousesavers was recommending at the time -- and was very happy with it.

Some of the town car services include a free 30-minute grocery stop. However, if shopping with your son will be a problem, then I recommend www.wegoshop.com I have used them multiple times and have been very pleased with them.
 
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