Offsite hotel transportation tips

The Goof Father · 03-11-2007

I have never been to WDW and I am currently slated to stay at a hotel right near the Orange County Convention Center.

Does anyone have any transportation tips for someone staying offsite? What do you recommend??

I am sort of curious about what I can expect when the parks close and I still want a ride back to my dive...

It seems like the hotel doesn't have a shuttle, which is lame. I also don't have much say in the hotel, since it is the one where several coworkers are going to as well...

THANKS!

**Dana** · 03-11-2007

I suggest getting a rental car so you don't have to rely on other transportation. This is going to be your best bet and easiest to deal with. Driving around WDW is fairly easy and it's not hard to find anything. You can park at the park you are going to end your day at and just hop around WDW.. you can go to DTD at night too so you aren't limited to hanging around your lame hotel..lol

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-11-2007

I'm going to have to agree with dana, renting your own car seems to be the easiest if your off site hotel doens't have a shuttle.

The Goof Father · 03-11-2007

I am afraid you all may be right!

Maybe I could wear a long black overcoat and hitch a ride back to the hotel?

**Dana** · 03-11-2007

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Originally Posted by The Goof Father

I am afraid you all may be right!

Maybe I could wear a long black overcoat and hitch a ride back to the hotel?

you may scare some people that way...lol You could use taxis too of course, but for what that is going to cost you, you could just rent a car WaY cheaper.

**cinderbella** · 03-11-2007

I agree...If the hotel has no shuttle I suggest renting a car. I can't imagine how else you'd get there other than a taxi...but I personally wouldn't want to rely on someone else.
Once you get to the property just park your car at one park where ever you plan to end your day. Say you're starting your day at MK and ending it at Epcot. It will be MUCH easier to get from Epcot to MK in the morning than it will be at park closing. That being said...I have never driven to the parks so I may not really even know what I am talking about.

leslieh · 03-12-2007

I second (or third) the motion- rent a car. After a beautiful stay at WL last week, I spent the last night at a convention hotel (mandatory for convention attendees). Transportation was not convenient at all.

NJMommy · 03-12-2007

My husband and I use our off property timeshare when we go to Disney. And we always rent a car to get around. Also, just so you know, once you pay to park in one of the Disney lots, you don't have to pay to park in another one the rest of the day. You can use the same pass for all the Disney lots. So, basically, if you buy a parkhopper pass, and you want to go to Animal Kingdom during the day and Magic Kingdom at night to see the parade, you don't have to pay to park again. The parking pass is good for all day at all the parks! =)

Jen · 03-12-2007

The only tip i have is to avoid paying for parking at the parks.

park at DTD and use Disney transportation instead.....

The Goof Father · 03-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

you may scare some people that way...lol You could use taxis too of course, but for what that is going to cost you, you could just rent a car WaY cheaper.

I can't scare anyone if I tried...

But you are right, I would be sort of daft to use a taxi! Cha-ching!

The Goof Father · 03-13-2007

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

That being said...I have never driven to the parks so I may not really even know what I am talking about.

That makes two of us!

The Goof Father · 03-13-2007

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Originally Posted by leslieh

I second (or third) the motion- rent a car. After a beautiful stay at WL last week, I spent the last night at a convention hotel (mandatory for convention attendees). Transportation was not convenient at all.

That is not nice! MANDATORY?!? Lame-OH!

I have just found out that I may have the ability to pick another hotel... I may need to look inot that further!

The Goof Father · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJMommy

My husband and I use our off property timeshare when we go to Disney. And we always rent a car to get around. Also, just so you know, once you pay to park in one of the Disney lots, you don't have to pay to park in another one the rest of the day. You can use the same pass for all the Disney lots. So, basically, if you buy a parkhopper pass, and you want to go to Animal Kingdom during the day and Magic Kingdom at night to see the parade, you don't have to pay to park again. The parking pass is good for all day at all the parks! =)

Very nice tip!

That is good to know!

The Goof Father · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jen

The only tip i have is to avoid paying for parking at the parks.

park at DTD and use Disney transportation instead.....

Ooooh, I do like free!

I may have to try that out!

Jen · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Goof Father

Ooooh, I do like free!

I may have to try that out!

Yeah, I think the few extra minutes it may take you to get somewhere is worth saving $10

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The Goof Father I have a fever! More MB! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest! Near Portland! Posts: 1,704	Offsite hotel transportation tips I have never been to WDW and I am currently slated to stay at a hotel right near the Orange County Convention Center. Does anyone have any transportation tips for someone staying offsite? What do you recommend?? I am sort of curious about what I can expect when the parks close and I still want a ride back to my dive... It seems like the hotel doesn't have a shuttle, which is lame. I also don't have much say in the hotel, since it is the one where several coworkers are going to as well... THANKS! __________________ Everybody's got a laughing place A laughing place to go ho ho Take a frown, turn it upside down And you'll find yours we know ho AVATAR - me and the little dude taunting Splash Mountain! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to DL with my wifey! Turning my frown upside down in DL!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips I suggest getting a rental car so you don't have to rely on other transportation. This is going to be your best bet and easiest to deal with. Driving around WDW is fairly easy and it's not hard to find anything. You can park at the park you are going to end your day at and just hop around WDW.. you can go to DTD at night too so you aren't limited to hanging around your lame hotel..lol __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 10 hours 17 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips I'm going to have to agree with dana, renting your own car seems to be the easiest if your off site hotel doens't have a shuttle. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 15 hours 17 minutes

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The Goof Father I have a fever! More MB! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest! Near Portland! Posts: 1,704	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips I am afraid you all may be right! Maybe I could wear a long black overcoat and hitch a ride back to the hotel? __________________ Everybody's got a laughing place A laughing place to go ho ho Take a frown, turn it upside down And you'll find yours we know ho AVATAR - me and the little dude taunting Splash Mountain! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to DL with my wifey! Turning my frown upside down in DL!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips I agree...If the hotel has no shuttle I suggest renting a car. I can't imagine how else you'd get there other than a taxi...but I personally wouldn't want to rely on someone else. Once you get to the property just park your car at one park where ever you plan to end your day. Say you're starting your day at MK and ending it at Epcot. It will be MUCH easier to get from Epcot to MK in the morning than it will be at park closing. That being said...I have never driven to the parks so I may not really even know what I am talking about. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips I second (or third) the motion- rent a car. After a beautiful stay at WL last week, I spent the last night at a convention hotel (mandatory for convention attendees). Transportation was not convenient at all. __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 27 days 22 hours 47 minutes

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NJMommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 231	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips My husband and I use our off property timeshare when we go to Disney. And we always rent a car to get around. Also, just so you know, once you pay to park in one of the Disney lots, you don't have to pay to park in another one the rest of the day. You can use the same pass for all the Disney lots. So, basically, if you buy a parkhopper pass, and you want to go to Animal Kingdom during the day and Magic Kingdom at night to see the parade, you don't have to pay to park again. The parking pass is good for all day at all the parks! =) __________________ Trips to Walt Disney World: May 2010: : Off Property (Cypress Pointe Timeshare) January 2010: Saratoga Springs TREEHOUSE VILLAS!!! May 2008: Off Property (Cypress Pointe Timeshare) January 2008: Saratoga Springs (DVC) May 2007: Off Property (Cypress Pointe Timeshare) March 2006: Off Property (Grand Beach Timeshare) May 2002: Off Property (Timeshare, can't remember which one) I can't remember time of year and place of trips before

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,864	Re: Offsite hotel transportation tips The only tip i have is to avoid paying for parking at the parks. park at DTD and use Disney transportation instead..... __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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