Picking Up an Alamo Car

IckleHelen · 09-12-2009

Hi Everyone

We are staying at Pop Century and want to pick up a Alamo rental car at 8am. Which would be best for us to pick the car up from - Disney's Car Care Centre or Disney's Dolphin Resort? Also as it's before the parks open would we need to get a taxi to pick up the car? None of the parks seem to be doing an Extra Magic Hour that morning.

Thanks for any advice.
Helen
:)

rlcarmichael · 09-13-2009

They have a shuttle that will take you to the car care center. Just call and set up a pickup from your resort.

IckleHelen · 09-13-2009

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

They have a shuttle that will take you to the car care center. Just call and set up a pickup from your resort.

That's good to know, thanks for the tip.
Cheers

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

They have a shuttle that will take you to the car care center. Just call and set up a pickup from your resort.

Do you know what number to call? Our trip is not until December, is it best to call Alamo when we get there.

I've just called the general number on the Alamo website and they said they don't offer that service. To be honest I don't think the woman knew what I was talking about so seemed to say no just to get me off the phone.

Thanks

2nd Star · 3 Weeks Ago

Here is the number for the Alamo at the car care center 407-824-3470. Just call the day before.

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

Thanks 2nd Star, that was the right number to call, I managed to get though to speak to someone. However, I'd already booked our car pick up from the Dolphin as it's closer to Pop Century and the shuttle only goes to the car care centre, and it's going to cost me more to change the collection to the car care centre, so it looks like it's a taxi for us. Thanks for the help anyway.

nubeanie · 3 Weeks Ago

can't you just bus it to the dtd then go to the dolphin from there? even if the parks aren't open the busses run for about an hour before the parks open.

tinker2222 · 3 Weeks Ago

How come your not getting one from the airport????

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by nubeanie

can't you just bus it to the dtd then go to the dolphin from there? even if the parks aren't open the busses run for about an hour before the parks open.

Do you know what time the buses start for DTD?
Though to be honest I taxi might be the best way to go so we are not messing around in the morning.

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by IckleHelen

Do you know what time the buses start for DTD?
Though to be honest I taxi might be the best way to go so we are not messing around in the morning.

We are staying at Disney for 2 weeks, but only need a car for the 4 days when we are offsite going to Busch Gardens, Universal and a Non-Disney Dinner Show. The rest of the time I'm happy with Disney Transportation.

nubeanie · 3 Weeks Ago

i honestly don't know. i'm trying to find the info for you!

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by nubeanie

i honestly don't know. i'm trying to find the info for you!

Don't worry about it. From Pop to the Dolphin is about 6 mins in a car, so taxi won't be a huge cost. Thanks for looking though.

2nd Star · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by IckleHelen

Thanks 2nd Star, that was the right number to call, I managed to get though to speak to someone. However, I'd already booked our car pick up from the Dolphin as it's closer to Pop Century and the shuttle only goes to the car care centre, and it's going to cost me more to change the collection to the car care centre, so it looks like it's a taxi for us. Thanks for the help anyway.

Did you try and book using Costco's website? We got a mini-van for 5 days for $291...that was with tax and fees.

nubeanie · 3 Weeks Ago

it looks like restaraunts open at 9am and the shops open at 9:30.
but the dolphin isn't THAT far from the pop so it may not be that much to take a cab

IckleHelen · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by 2nd Star

Did you try and book using Costco's website? We got a mini-van for 5 days for $291...that was with tax and fees.

I used the Alamo site, with one of the discount codes from MouseSavers. I paid $210 for 4 days including 3rd Part Liability. We've only got a compact car, but then there is only the two of us and we won't have luggage to cart round so that's big enough.

09-12-2009	#1 (permalink)
IckleHelen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 125	Picking Up an Alamo Car Hi Everyone We are staying at Pop Century and want to pick up a Alamo rental car at 8am. Which would be best for us to pick the car up from - Disney's Car Care Centre or Disney's Dolphin Resort? Also as it's before the parks open would we need to get a taxi to pick up the car? None of the parks seem to be doing an Extra Magic Hour that morning. Thanks for any advice. Helen :) __________________ POP 3 days THEN Offsite Villa 7 days THEN POP 4 days - Sept/Oct 2004 (Hurricane messed up our schedule) Next Trip : Pop Century - 6th Dec to 20th Dec 2009

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car They have a shuttle that will take you to the car care center. Just call and set up a pickup from your resort. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 13 days 23 hours 34 minutes

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IckleHelen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 125	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car Thanks 2nd Star, that was the right number to call, I managed to get though to speak to someone. However, I'd already booked our car pick up from the Dolphin as it's closer to Pop Century and the shuttle only goes to the car care centre, and it's going to cost me more to change the collection to the car care centre, so it looks like it's a taxi for us. Thanks for the help anyway. __________________ POP 3 days THEN Offsite Villa 7 days THEN POP 4 days - Sept/Oct 2004 (Hurricane messed up our schedule) Next Trip : Pop Century - 6th Dec to 20th Dec 2009

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nubeanie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 260	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car can't you just bus it to the dtd then go to the dolphin from there? even if the parks aren't open the busses run for about an hour before the parks open. __________________ Annual pass holder jan 2009- jan2010! 1/10/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09, 5/10/09, 5/17/09, 5/30-31/09, 6/14/09, 9/12-9/20/09, 10/10/09 and counting... port orleans: 1992 pop century: 2004 carribean beach: 2008 All star Sports: 2009 Carribean Beach: 2009

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tinker2222 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 120	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car How come your not getting one from the airport???? __________________ 2006~our Honeymoon Old Keywest 2007~Port Orleans Riverside 2008~Port Orleans Riverside 2009~Coronado Springs *June 2010 Port Orleans Riverside!!!!*

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nubeanie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 260	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car i honestly don't know. i'm trying to find the info for you! __________________ Annual pass holder jan 2009- jan2010! 1/10/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09, 5/10/09, 5/17/09, 5/30-31/09, 6/14/09, 9/12-9/20/09, 10/10/09 and counting... port orleans: 1992 pop century: 2004 carribean beach: 2008 All star Sports: 2009 Carribean Beach: 2009

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nubeanie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 260	Re: Picking Up an Alamo Car it looks like restaraunts open at 9am and the shops open at 9:30. but the dolphin isn't THAT far from the pop so it may not be that much to take a cab __________________ Annual pass holder jan 2009- jan2010! 1/10/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09, 5/10/09, 5/17/09, 5/30-31/09, 6/14/09, 9/12-9/20/09, 10/10/09 and counting... port orleans: 1992 pop century: 2004 carribean beach: 2008 All star Sports: 2009 Carribean Beach: 2009

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