How early do you need to get to the Airport? - Page 2

Cynsayshi · 03-30-2008

Based on the information on Expedia, it looks like Avis, National, Dollar, and Alamo are at the airport, and all the others need a shuttle.

I will say this. On our last trip to Orlando, we rented a car with Thrifty. We had rented with them on our first trip, and had no problems. This trip, however, we waited almost an hour for the shuttle bus. We had arrived at 9 PM and picked up our bags by 9:30, but the bus didn't arrive until almost 10:30. As a Blue Chip member, I was furious

, as were most of the other people waiting around. Several of us were on the phone calling the reservations number, but there wasn't much they could do. And then, to add insult to injury, the driver (once he finally arrived) dropped off the people who had parked their cars in Thrifty's long-term parking first

. Needless to say, we will not be renting from Thrifty at Orlando again, even if their rate is better.

Hertz, on the other hand, never was without a bus waiting. As soon as one shuttle pulled out, another was waiting to pull in. Even the Enterprise buses were pretty good - there were 3 or 4 in the time we waited for Thrifty.

Monique · 03-30-2008

I would allow for at least 3 hours prior to your departure when you leave your resort. When I was there in March our ME bus only picked up at our resort and got us to the airport with plenty of time to get through airline check-in and security. We had enough time to sit and eat breakfast. Now, having said that when we were there in August, again, our ME bus only picked up at our resort but the airline check-in and security were insane! We maybe 30 minutes before our flight started boarding.

If you don't like the time that ME has you booked for on your return to the airport you can call them and ask for an earlier pick-up.

dac921 · 03-31-2008

As much as I hate waiting at the airport, I have noticed that there are BUSY times at the airport usually from 3pm to 6-7 pm - I am not talking about security, but the ticket/check in line... you might want to get there at least 2 hours early... if you are taking ME, they will pick you up approx 3 hours before your flight.

rlcarmichael · 03-31-2008

MCO is one of those places where you may walk right through security or it may take forever. A LOT of people fly in and out of there. It has been better the last few times I've been down. They seem to have more staff on hand to direct people to shorter screening lines.

You have to allow a full two hours before departure to be safe. If your car rental place is off site then allow more time.

BGHG2802 · 03-31-2008

You would have to check the airport website for where the rental lot is. Are you staying off site? Because you might want to look into Magic Express if you are staying at the resort, also they have check in for your flights at the resort as well, so then all you have to do once you arrive at the airport is go through security. Just a thought . . .

sreeja · 04-02-2008

In Air port there is checking and clearing.So we have to reach there as soon as possible.At least 3 hours earlier.

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 334	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? Based on the information on Expedia, it looks like Avis, National, Dollar, and Alamo are at the airport, and all the others need a shuttle. I will say this. On our last trip to Orlando, we rented a car with Thrifty. We had rented with them on our first trip, and had no problems. This trip, however, we waited almost an hour for the shuttle bus. We had arrived at 9 PM and picked up our bags by 9:30, but the bus didn't arrive until almost 10:30. As a Blue Chip member, I was furious , as were most of the other people waiting around. Several of us were on the phone calling the reservations number, but there wasn't much they could do. And then, to add insult to injury, the driver (once he finally arrived) dropped off the people who had parked their cars in Thrifty's long-term parking first . Needless to say, we will not be renting from Thrifty at Orlando again, even if their rate is better. Hertz, on the other hand, never was without a bus waiting. As soon as one shuttle pulled out, another was waiting to pull in. Even the Enterprise buses were pretty good - there were 3 or 4 in the time we waited for Thrifty. __________________ Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... 11/09 POFQ 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Change of plans - anniversary trip with the kids Enjoying our quick getaway!!!

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? I would allow for at least 3 hours prior to your departure when you leave your resort. When I was there in March our ME bus only picked up at our resort and got us to the airport with plenty of time to get through airline check-in and security. We had enough time to sit and eat breakfast. Now, having said that when we were there in August, again, our ME bus only picked up at our resort but the airline check-in and security were insane! We maybe 30 minutes before our flight started boarding. If you don't like the time that ME has you booked for on your return to the airport you can call them and ask for an earlier pick-up. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? As much as I hate waiting at the airport, I have noticed that there are BUSY times at the airport usually from 3pm to 6-7 pm - I am not talking about security, but the ticket/check in line... you might want to get there at least 2 hours early... if you are taking ME, they will pick you up approx 3 hours before your flight. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2491 days 1 hours 47 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? MCO is one of those places where you may walk right through security or it may take forever. A LOT of people fly in and out of there. It has been better the last few times I've been down. They seem to have more staff on hand to direct people to shorter screening lines. You have to allow a full two hours before departure to be safe. If your car rental place is off site then allow more time. __________________ 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 18 days 15 hours 29 minutes

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BGHG2802 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? You would have to check the airport website for where the rental lot is. Are you staying off site? Because you might want to look into Magic Express if you are staying at the resort, also they have check in for your flights at the resort as well, so then all you have to do once you arrive at the airport is go through security. Just a thought . . . __________________ Grace I am the confused-one Cinderbella speaks of! ******** "She's got legs . . ." - Sebastian ASMovies 09-2008 Off Site 09-2006 Honeymoon @ CBR 03-2000

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sreeja Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	Re: How early do you need to get to the Airport? In Air port there is checking and clearing.So we have to reach there as soon as possible.At least 3 hours earlier. __________________ Cheap Reseller Webhosting -العاب - لعبة - العاب

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