Rent a Car or Take the Buses???

MickeyRon · 01-29-2006

Hey guys... I know I have asked this in the past... but would you rent a car, or take the buses?? Oh and how do you feel about DE??

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Franco54 · 01-29-2006

Hey Ron, I never talk to you and now twice in a few hours!! We love having a car at Disney, but it took a few trips to do it right. If you rent from the airport its WAY higher than if you rent from the Dolphin Resort. What we did last time (December) was to take ME to our hotel and then go to the Dolphin to get the car we had reserved. We had no issues with ME, no lines and it went smooth. Our first few trips we used the buses and they were fine. It all depends on if you like having the car to go anywhere else. One man's humble opinion!

tiggerlover1971 · 01-29-2006

I would rent a car ( even though I live in florida and dont need to be at the airport) that way you have the freedom to (gasp ) go off property if you wanted to

ingamba · 01-29-2006

I think it depends on when you travel and if you want to leave property at all. If you go during value season and don't want to leave property, I'd say don't rent a car. Buses are frequent and are rarely full.

During busy times, it can be convenient to have a car, even if you stay on property the whole time. I've been in June when I had to let a bus to my destination pass by, because there was not room for even one more on board. Another example of why I love to go in January or early May.

**MissDisney** · 01-29-2006

We always rent a car. Just more flexibility.

karliebug · 01-29-2006

We have done it both ways. The last trip was just me and the girls so we used ME and no car. The last time with DH we had a car. If you plan on going offsite for any dinner shows, shopping or to seaworld or that other park (I won't tell on you). then you need a car for sure. If you are just staying at WDW the whole time, I find the bus system extrememly conveinent. I stayed at PC a couple of weeks ago where I heard bad things about the buses. We never waited more than 10 minutes for a bus.

**MissDisney** · 01-29-2006

Ron, if you decide to get a car, be sure to ask them if they are located in teh terminal. Many of them are NOT, and you have to spend a great deal of time waiting in line for a bus to take you to their satellite office to get in another line to pick up your car. This can add well over an hour to your trip.

We have even set it up so the kids and I collected the luggage while DH went to the satellite office to get the car. Still took ages....

There are plenty of agencies in the terminals, though.

karliebug · 01-29-2006

Also, Ron, if you decide to do a car be sure to check mousesavers.com for discount codes and also check L&M rentals. They are in the terminal and sometimes have very good deals.

Franco54 · 01-29-2006

This is just a quick look at two rental companies. National at the Dolphin using a double upgrade coupon getting a fullsize car $190.73 same thing at the airport $314.73. And Budget at the Embassy hotel in the downtown area. Same thing using a double upgrade coupon getting a fullsize car at the hotel $210.18 and at the airport $326.02. And I used it for the same period of time April 10-17. Big difference.

**Dopey** · 01-29-2006

No car, busses and boats and Monorails for us. We don't feel the need to leave the property and really, they do have cabs there.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-29-2006

We never use a car at WDW even if we drive. We park the car and don't see it again until we are ready to leave. It is so relaxing for us to not have to drive while on vacation. We have good luck with the buses and just allow enough time to get where we are going. I honestly don't think driving to MK saves you any time since you still have to get on the ferry or monorail to get in or out.

We used DME in July/August and it was wonderful. We were at our resort in less than 90 minutes and had our bags an hour or so later. I hope we get to fly again this summer so we can use it again.

EmpressJenny · 01-29-2006

I absolutely loathe the buses (not referring to ME, have no experience w/that). They are late, crowded, and take forever. DEFINITELY rent a car.

**ddoll** · 01-29-2006

DH hates depending on anyone else for transportation. We always get a car. I also like having it in case of any emergency that may come up. It's like a security blanket for me.

lovemysons · 01-29-2006

We wrestle with this every time we visit. DH likes being on vacation, and that means no driving, no parking etc. BUT he does get impatient, and sometimes a car is nice to have!

brumcg · 01-30-2006

On our first stay on property, we rented a car. I was worried about the on-site transportation, and I had planned a couple of off-site visits.

It was a waste of money. The on-site transportation was fine, and those off-site trips never happened. Since then, it just hasn't been an option.

Bruce

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MickeyRon Grand Sorcerer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? Hey guys... I know I have asked this in the past... but would you rent a car, or take the buses?? Oh and how do you feel about DE?? Give me all the dirt you have! Sorry! The administrator has specified that users can only post one message every 60 seconds. __________________ Mickey Fan! Planned Nov/Dec 2007... BWV, Shareton Safari, SSR... 2007... WLV (Rented Points!!) 2006... ASMOV and RENTING DVC POINTS @ SSR 2004... ASMOV -- ON SITE!!! FIRST TIME! 2003... Silver Lake Resort (off property) 1982... Epcot Only Trip (off property) I forgot about this trip! 1976... Camping somewhere in Orlando (off property)

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Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,178	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? Hey Ron, I never talk to you and now twice in a few hours!! We love having a car at Disney, but it took a few trips to do it right. If you rent from the airport its WAY higher than if you rent from the Dolphin Resort. What we did last time (December) was to take ME to our hotel and then go to the Dolphin to get the car we had reserved. We had no issues with ME, no lines and it went smooth. Our first few trips we used the buses and they were fine. It all depends on if you like having the car to go anywhere else. One man's humble opinion! __________________

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,080	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? I would rent a car ( even though I live in florida and dont need to be at the airport) that way you have the freedom to (gasp ) go off property if you wanted to __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? I think it depends on when you travel and if you want to leave property at all. If you go during value season and don't want to leave property, I'd say don't rent a car. Buses are frequent and are rarely full. During busy times, it can be convenient to have a car, even if you stay on property the whole time. I've been in June when I had to let a bus to my destination pass by, because there was not room for even one more on board. Another example of why I love to go in January or early May. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? We have done it both ways. The last trip was just me and the girls so we used ME and no car. The last time with DH we had a car. If you plan on going offsite for any dinner shows, shopping or to seaworld or that other park (I won't tell on you). then you need a car for sure. If you are just staying at WDW the whole time, I find the bus system extrememly conveinent. I stayed at PC a couple of weeks ago where I heard bad things about the buses. We never waited more than 10 minutes for a bus.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,560	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? Ron, if you decide to get a car, be sure to ask them if they are located in teh terminal. Many of them are NOT, and you have to spend a great deal of time waiting in line for a bus to take you to their satellite office to get in another line to pick up your car. This can add well over an hour to your trip. We have even set it up so the kids and I collected the luggage while DH went to the satellite office to get the car. Still took ages.... There are plenty of agencies in the terminals, though. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? Also, Ron, if you decide to do a car be sure to check mousesavers.com for discount codes and also check L&M rentals. They are in the terminal and sometimes have very good deals.

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Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,178	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? This is just a quick look at two rental companies. National at the Dolphin using a double upgrade coupon getting a fullsize car $190.73 same thing at the airport $314.73. And Budget at the Embassy hotel in the downtown area. Same thing using a double upgrade coupon getting a fullsize car at the hotel $210.18 and at the airport $326.02. And I used it for the same period of time April 10-17. Big difference. __________________

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? We never use a car at WDW even if we drive. We park the car and don't see it again until we are ready to leave. It is so relaxing for us to not have to drive while on vacation. We have good luck with the buses and just allow enough time to get where we are going. I honestly don't think driving to MK saves you any time since you still have to get on the ferry or monorail to get in or out. We used DME in July/August and it was wonderful. We were at our resort in less than 90 minutes and had our bags an hour or so later. I hope we get to fly again this summer so we can use it again. __________________ ~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 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 13 hours 42 minutes

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? I absolutely loathe the buses (not referring to ME, have no experience w/that). They are late, crowded, and take forever. DEFINITELY rent a car. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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brumcg Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,109	Re: Rent a Car or Take the Buses??? On our first stay on property, we rented a car. I was worried about the on-site transportation, and I had planned a couple of off-site visits. It was a waste of money. The on-site transportation was fine, and those off-site trips never happened. Since then, it just hasn't been an option. Bruce __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My next trip to WDW! 105 days 9 hours 57 minutes