Driving time from MCO to WDW...

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

Ginger maybe you can correct me if I'm wrong, but I *think* Disney will pick me up at the airport when I arrive for my International Program...

I was just wondering how long does it take to drive from MCO to WDW?
The flight I will be taking gets into MCO at 5:00pm and I'm going tp be spending one night at a value resort (don't know what one yet) just wondering aprox. what time I'll be able to check in.

tigger · 12-26-2005

20 minutes to an hour depending on rush hour traffic (which is right around 5pm).

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

awesome! is MCO the best airport to fly into? I would think so, but I don't know if there are any others around...

tigger · 12-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Princess Tessa

awesome! is MCO the best airport to fly into? I would think so, but I don't know if there are any others around...

Yes it is.

I would exit the airport to the south and take 417 west (417 is a toll road). Take 417 west to Osceola Parkway. Then look for the turn off for the Value's. It is a pretty direct route.

You can look it up on maps.Google.com.

**ddoll** · 12-26-2005

I usually plan on about a half hour driving time on average.

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

thats awesome, not too long at all

so I should totally make an ADR for somewhere that evening....maybe with a DCer who lives close to WDW

gingita · 12-26-2005

For the regular college program, we had to provide our own transportation from the airport. I am not sure how the International Program works. But if it's not provided, just take the Magical Express if you are staying on property. That's what I did and it worked out great. Especially since I didn't have to pick up my massively-heavy luggage at the baggage claim.

Then in the morning, I just took a cab from Pop Century to Vista Way--approximately $14. Where do you check in when you arrive? The Commons?

And you can definitely hang out with me--I will go to dinner with you if I am not working that night!

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

oooh yeah, I hope you're not working! I think I'm remembering some info lol, I think Disney only picks you up if you're going on the day of your arrival and since I'm going the day before, I'll just use ME.
Ginger, I hope you're not working cuz we should totally go for dinner somewhere!!!
and yes, the morning of the 14th I check into the Commons, they said on the phone that the apartments are first come first serve so I'm going to get there really early to get the best pick :) I hope for a 2 or 3 bedroom place...

gingita · 12-26-2005

Yeah, that's what I did--I wanted first pick of the apartments, so I arrived about 30 minutes early for check-in. They said to show up between 9am-1pm...well, I was there at 8:30...it would have been about 45 minutes early, but my cab was late. I was the 2nd person in line.

Luckily I got to the apartment first, because my room is definitely the best (and biggest) here!

And I will definitely put in to have March 13 as one of my days off for the week (that is correct, right?).

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

yeah thats the right date, I'm so excited!!! Where should we go for dinner?

gingita · 12-26-2005

Hmmm, so many good choices! Well, since it's your very first night in WDW, I will let you decide!

I have the Disney Dining card (it's better than the CM discount for dinner), so we can save 20%. I like any kind of food, so I am up for anything.

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

cool....but I've never been there so YOU should decide

Somewhere in the resorts since I won't have my gatepass yet...

P.S. what is the Disney Dining card? Like the dining plan? or something else...if it's better than the CM discount then I should look into getting one of those too.

iluvwdw · 12-26-2005

You guys are going to have such fun! What about OHANA since it's at a resort? And it's a fun place!

Princess Tessa · 12-26-2005

yeah! That would be nice...and my being a polynesian dancer I would LOVE it there!

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Driving time from MCO to WDW... Ginger maybe you can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Disney will pick me up at the airport when I arrive for my International Program... I was just wondering how long does it take to drive from MCO to WDW? The flight I will be taking gets into MCO at 5:00pm and I'm going tp be spending one night at a value resort (don't know what one yet) just wondering aprox. what time I'll be able to check in. __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... awesome! is MCO the best airport to fly into? I would think so, but I don't know if there are any others around... __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... thats awesome, not too long at all so I should totally make an ADR for somewhere that evening....maybe with a DCer who lives close to WDW __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... For the regular college program, we had to provide our own transportation from the airport. I am not sure how the International Program works. But if it's not provided, just take the Magical Express if you are staying on property. That's what I did and it worked out great. Especially since I didn't have to pick up my massively-heavy luggage at the baggage claim. Then in the morning, I just took a cab from Pop Century to Vista Way--approximately $14. Where do you check in when you arrive? The Commons? And you can definitely hang out with me--I will go to dinner with you if I am not working that night! __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... oooh yeah, I hope you're not working! I think I'm remembering some info lol, I think Disney only picks you up if you're going on the day of your arrival and since I'm going the day before, I'll just use ME. Ginger, I hope you're not working cuz we should totally go for dinner somewhere!!! and yes, the morning of the 14th I check into the Commons, they said on the phone that the apartments are first come first serve so I'm going to get there really early to get the best pick :) I hope for a 2 or 3 bedroom place... __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... Yeah, that's what I did--I wanted first pick of the apartments, so I arrived about 30 minutes early for check-in. They said to show up between 9am-1pm...well, I was there at 8:30...it would have been about 45 minutes early, but my cab was late. I was the 2nd person in line. Luckily I got to the apartment first, because my room is definitely the best (and biggest) here! And I will definitely put in to have March 13 as one of my days off for the week (that is correct, right?). __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... yeah thats the right date, I'm so excited!!! Where should we go for dinner? __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... Hmmm, so many good choices! Well, since it's your very first night in WDW, I will let you decide! I have the Disney Dining card (it's better than the CM discount for dinner), so we can save 20%. I like any kind of food, so I am up for anything. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... cool....but I've never been there so YOU should decide Somewhere in the resorts since I won't have my gatepass yet... P.S. what is the Disney Dining card? Like the dining plan? or something else...if it's better than the CM discount then I should look into getting one of those too. __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Driving time from MCO to WDW... yeah! That would be nice...and my being a polynesian dancer I would LOVE it there! __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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