In 2021, Disney announced that their Magical Express bus service from the Orlando International Airport to the Disney World Resort hotels will be discontinued in 2022.
Disney World
If you’ve relied on Disney’s Magical Express for all of your transportation needs between the airport and Disney World, you might already be thinking about what other transportation options you’ll be able to use once Magical Express is discontinued. So today we’re breaking down some of the BEST ways to get to Disney World once Magical Express is discontinued.
Now, the value of some of these and how effective or efficient they might be for your traveling crew can depend on how many are in your party, so that’s something to keep in mind. Let’s dive in!
1. Use a Rideshare Service
Whether you turn to Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare service, using typically an app on your phone to arrange for someone to pick you up from Orlando International Airport and take you directly to your Disney World hotel can be fairly simple and quick. You’ll want to keep in mind the price of this option to determine if it’s best for your group.
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Pricing
We previously looked at what a ride from Orlando International Airport to Disney’s Contemporary Resort would cost. The Uber app showed that an UberXL for that trip would cost $51.77 with a car that fit up to 5. An Uber Comfort cost $41.31 and an UberX cost $35.10 — both of which fit up to 3 passengers.
Want to go for something a bit more luxurious? The Uber Black was priced at $90.27. There are also separate costs for cars with car seats. At the time we checked, the prices were UberX Car Seat $45.10, Black Car Seat $100.27, and Black SUV Car Seat (with seating for up to 6) $115.95. These rates can all vary, however, depending on the date and time when you request your ride.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Car Seat Info
If you need a car seat, you’ll want to look into what options the rideshare service offers. Uber, for example, offers a Car Seat Service in select cities, including Orlando. With this service, the car that will come to pick you up will be equipped with a car seat. When selecting your car in the app, you’ll want to scroll down to see the cars with that particular option. When we checked on rides from the airport to the Contemporary one day, there was an UberX Car Seat option available for $45.01, a Black Car Seat option available for $99.70, and a Black SUV Car Seat option for $115.30. Prices will vary.
Overall
A rideshare option be somewhat limiting depending on the number of people in your party and the amount of luggage you have. If you’re traveling with a large group or simply have a large family, you may not all fit in a single vehicle, even a larger one. One big benefit to this mode of transportation though is that you can be dropped off directly at your hotel, without the need to stop at other hotels to let out other guests. So, if you’re in a rush or trying to drop off your bags quickly so you can then run right into the parks, this can be a good option.
2. Rent a Car
Another thing you might want to consider is renting a car. Orlando International Airport has lots of major rental car companies located right on the airport, meaning (for many of the companies) you won’t need to take a shuttle bus to pick up your rental car.
Tomorrowland Speedway
Pricing
We looked at Alamo and priced out what a rental car would cost if it was picked up at the airport on January 17th and returned to the airport on January 23rd. An economy car that fits 4 passengers was priced at $365.75 total. A compact car that fits 5 was priced at $376.54 total. A mid-size car that fits 5 was priced at $391.72. A 7-passenger minivan that fits 7 was pried at $428.42 total. There were lots of other choices too. Again, keep in mind that these prices are all subject to change.
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Car Seat Info/Parking Fees
Alamo, and, we expect many, if not all, of the other car rental companies, also offer child safety seats for an additional per day charge. But, if you rent a car for the entire length of your trip you’ll also need to factor in Disney’s daily hotel parking charges. Currently, Disney charges $15 per night for parking at Value Resorts, $20 per night at Moderate Resorts, and $25 per night at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts.
Disney’s POP Century Resort!
To avoid some of these parking charges, you could rent a car just for the day of your arrival, pick it up at the airport, drop your family and bags off at the hotel, and then designate one person to go return it that very same day to Disney’s Car Care Center, and take advantage of the Complimentary Shuttle Service to get back to your hotel. And then you could do it all again in reverse for your return to the airport. When we looked, a single day rental for a 7 passenger minivan (picked up at noon from Orlando International Airport and returned to Disney’s Car Car Center by 4:30 PM) was $87.71 total for January 17th. That price, again, is subject to change.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
It may seem like a lot of work and effort to rent a car, but you’d have to crunch the numbers to see if it’s worth it. And keep it mind, that having a car to use throughout the trip will give you a bit more flexibility and you won’t have to wait around for Disney transportation.
3. Get a Taxi
Another option is to simply hop in a taxi at the airport. You can actually book a local taxi cab through some rideshare services, like Uber, directly on the app, or you can call or hail a cab while at the airport. According to one website, the estimated taxi fare can be around $71.72 for a trip from Orlando International Airport to Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Orlando International Airport
Some taxis can carry up to 9 passengers. That can be good if you’ve got a large party. If you need a car seat, you may need to call the taxi company to request it and some may charge a fee, so keep that in mind.
4. Use a Shuttle Bus & Shuttle Van
Although the Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022, there are other shared ride shuttle busses and vans available from the airport that can take you to your hotel. For example, there are some vans and busses operated by Mears separate from the Magical Express. (And, in fact, Mears has announced the upcoming Mears Connect service since we originally wrote this post!) These shuttles or vans can be quite economical.
Orlando International Airport
You’ll just need to keep in mind that depending on the time of transfer and your destination, the shuttle may make more than one stop. So, if you’re in a hurry to get to your hotel or want the transportation vehicle all to yourself, then a shared service like this might not be ideal for you.
5. Other Private Car Services
As another alternative, you could book a car, van, or other vehicle from a private car service company. Some of these can seat a large number of passengers, can be pet-friendly, have child seats available, or have other amenities that might be important to you. If you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to add some extra style to your trip, you could also opt for something extravagant like a limo!
Disney’s Yacht Club
Ultimately, getting a van or other car from one of these private services can be a good financial decision depending on how many people you’re sharing the cost with.
6. Mears Connect
In April 2021, Mears Transportation officially introduced Mears Connect, as mentioned above! This service will debut in January 2022 (when Disney’s Magical Express services conclude), connecting the Orlando International Airport to the Disney resort area.
©Mears
According to Mears, Mears Connect will be “the same reliable, safe, express service” we’ve come to expect from the Magical Express. Reservations can now be made, and you can find pricing information here.
7. The Sunshine Flyer
The Sunshine Flyer is another new airport transportation service coming soon to Orlando International Airport. Set to debut on February 1st, 2022, the buses will be premium motor coaches that service all of Disney World’s resorts. Trips on The Sunshine Flyer must be booked at least 4 days ahead of your arrival.
©The Sunshine Flyer
The new service was announced by Transportation Management Service, who said this new service will “allow guests to start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.” The buses will be premium motor coaches themed around old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines — the staff are even set to be dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers. You can find out more details about The Sunshine Flyer, including pricing, here.
In the Past: Minnie Vans
In the past, guests could also use Disney’s Minnie Van Airport Service to set up a ride to or from the airport and their Disney World Resort hotel. The Minnie Van airport service was previously priced at $155 each way, gratuity not included.
Minnie Van
Disney’s Minnie Van service, however, is temporarily unavailable at the moment. You can read more about this and the latest update on the service from Disney — here. We’ll be on the lookout for any updates about that in the future.
In the Future: Brightline
The Brightline train’s connection from Orlando International Airport to Disney World is not something you can take advantage of yet, but we couldn’t make this list without at least mentioning it. In the fall of 2020, Disney and Brightline shared that a near-high-speed rail station will be built at Disney Springs.
©Brightline
The proposed station’s design is currently set to include a lobby on the ground level, passenger facilities, and an upper-level train platform. With this train service, guests would be able to hop on a ride from the airport to Disney Springs, and then take Disney’s bus (or other) transportation from Disney Springs to their hotel.
©Brightline
Curious what this train could look like, where else it will go, and what services will be on board? Check out our full post for more info! Currently, the train is targeting a 2023 Disney Springs opening.
Click here to see more about the Brightline train!
And that’s our break-down of some of the best ways you’ll be able to get from the airport to Disney World once Magical Express is gone. Keep in mind, for many of the services discussed, you may need to factor in a tip for your driver. Overall, what mode of transportation is best for you will depend on how many guests you have in your party, any special things you may need, and what you’re willing to spend in terms of cost. We’ll continue to keep you updated if we hear more about the discontinuation of Magical Express and other Disney news.
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Terrible. Once I rent a car, nothing will keep me on Disney property to spend money.
This can quite possibly be a deal breaker for my family for future trips. It’s things like this that set Disney apart from other parks. With the many changes in years past coupled with this, much of the “Disney Magic” no longer exists.
Is anyone making a petition to request they continue the service? Seems like they will lose alot of hotel reservations since you have to pay for parking each night if you have a car.
Terrible! Nothing is better than the magical express bus.. also annoying to pay extra expenses for an Uber/car service.. this is really bad news. They should
Keep this running until the train from Orlando international airport to Disney springs becomes available..
This was such a convenient way to get to a Disney property. Now we have to add more money in the budget for transportation. Disney keeps increasing process on tickets, food, now transportation. Pretty soon, the average family won’t be able to go.
I absolutely love Disney and I don’t complain for the most part but This is outrageous! Disney is taking away such a good thing. It’s going to be a inconvenience for everyone especially large families and/or ones with small children . This is unfair. It makes me not want to stay on Disney property at all! But what gets me is they expect us all to pay the same high price for the resort/park packages and then they take away a great service that was part of our vacation package(Nothing is truly free).If they take away magical express AND magic hours they will definitely lose money and guests won’t be inclined to stay on Disney property. I hope Disney rethinks this decision and actually seriously consider what their valued paying guests want! Please Disney reconsider this! #savethebus
Very very very disappointed in the removal of this service beginning January 1, 2022.
Don’t like the train transfer vs the Magical Bus. Bus wins by a long shot
Shame on Disney. One of the few perks and they are discontinuing this service. As their prices rise they are giving guests less and less. Looking at the prices you posted at todays rate in 2022 it could conceivable cost a family $200.00 RT.
I was disappointed to hear about this decision to cancel the Magical Express as this has been our exclusive transportation to and from the airport three to four times a year. I know the cost was factored in to the cost of staying at Disney and I’ve seen no sign of a price reduction to compensate for it. So the cost of going to Disney World just increased by a minimum of around $100. Even with the proposed train service to Disney Springs, it will still be an additional cost, and there has been no discussion about how you’ll go from Disney Springs to your hotel. Maybe it’s time to reconsider our DVC membership?
This article is a wonderful advertisement for why everyone should stay home
No comment of moderation forthcoming. Except to say I would be very careful where I you about protecting Disney. Now that their authoritarian masters are in control, it may not be long before you are booted off the net for not being an official Disney representative
Agreed- we can only go to Disney because our luggage is handled by Magic Express.
After 20 visits, we will vacation elsewhere.
Are you kidding me? That’s the last straw..my family will no longer go to Disney world..that is approximately 40 people who go at least once a year..but when you take away magic express..that is too much!
Part of the Disney Magic started as soon as I got on the Magical Express. All the everyday worries and stress of traveling, especially with children, disappeared and I felt the excitement of another trip to Disney had begun. I enjoyed seeing the Mickey and gang video again and enjoyed my grandchildren’s laughter while they watched too. It seems the cost of going to WDW keeps going up but the perks (magic bands, luggage tags, Magical Express etc) are no longer available. 😞
Magical Express was a wonderful and fun way to begin a Disney vacation. I am deeply disappointed that Disney isn’t at least keeping the Magical Express until the new train is completed and ready for use.
I am so disappointed in Disney! You’re taking the magic from our Disney trips. We are from Canada so on top of the outrageous exchange on the dollar we now have to fork out the money to get from the airport to our resort. I was so looking forward to our next trip but now you have given me one more thing to worry about and have to factor into our budget and that is for 15 people.
This is terrible to get rid of the Magical Express. Especially for some of us seniors, always convenient put the tag on your luggage and the next time you saw it was at your Disney resort.. no one has mentioned are we responsible for our luggage once we get to the airport? I mean even when the train is done it’s taking you to Disney Springs and then you have to get on a bus to get to your Resort OK that’s all well and said but again what about the luggage?? I think it’s terrible and Disney should reconsider but it’s all about the money.
Disgusting. Disney is waiting for all of us to complain more so they can reinstate the non magical Express, but charge $50 per person. It’s the new Chapek way. Nickel and dime his customers so he can increase his personal bonus.
Just one question. When Magical Express ends, will WDW take away the charges for parking at the resorts? It would only be fair.
It really was a magical perk for this single mom who travels to disney with her children. Getting off of the plane, going down to the bus for your disney hotel. it was what began the disney experince! we didnt have to touch our luggage. it MAGICALLY appeared in our room! It MADE the disney trip. truly!!!
What a shame. I am hesitant to rebook after this knowledge. $155 each way for an uber is insane, and why book a car when I dont need a car on disney property?! Terrible idea Disney!!!
As a DVC MEMBER NOT HAPPY WITH THIS . RENTING A CAR IS OK FREE PARKING AT DVC HOTELS BUT AT THE LOW BUDGET HOTELS LIKE POP CENTURY OR PORT ORLEANS ETC YOU MUST PAY DAILY FOR PARKING. IAM SURE DVC DUES WILL NOT GO DOWN WITH THE REMOVAL OF THIS SERVICE. THIS IS A GREAT SERVICE DISNEY NEEDS TO RE THINK THIS.
Once again Disney is “Nickel and Diming” its guests. I agree with Kayla, I also am / was a true Disney fan that made annual family trips to Disneyworld but they keep taking the true “Magic” away from us. No more luggage tags.complimentary magic bands and now discontinuing Disney express is more evidence that the new leadership at Disney is “Not” in tune with its true and past customer base. They are thinking only of recouping their losses they suffered during 2020. The little ones in our family think it is truly magical that their Disney luggage goes on the conveyer belt at the airport and reappears in their room at the Disney hotel! Also that Mickey and Minnie sent their Motor coach to pick us up at the airport……….. Do they really think they are going to get customers back or keep by making it more difficult and costly to go?? (They must have forgot about their competition……..)
All over the internet, people are very upset about this decision. Disney is expensive. That is apparent. Adding a rental car in plus parking for a small family will push it out of their budget. Having to grab your luggage and hope the ride share service is not expensive that day… problem, especially for families with very young children. And quite frankly, I don’t trust a lot of ride share drivers, especially with my kid in the car. The train… that will be annoying to have to get your luggage on a normal disney bus to your hotel and it will continue to be a pain for you if you’re taking busses to and from Disney Springs as other folks arriving will be doing the same.
I honestly don’t care if Disney has to bear the burden of the transportation. That’s one reason why we stay there and don’t go off property. I’m irritated by their announcement trying to justify it as “well, there are other options that you can pay for, so we are not providing this service”. This is a straw that may break the camel’s back for me and my family as I’m starting to wonder what I’m paying for with perks being cut on the regular… and I love Disney.
Any idea what the Mears Shuttle would cost? Individual and family I’m only looking for a guestimate!
Not much to keep people staying on Disney property. A big draw for my family was Magical Express especially when they transported your luggage and checked it for you on the way home. Really added to feeling of being swept away on Disney bubble. Also now that no more Extra Magic Hours may not make sense for my family to hop since we did it in the evening to cram in more parks on short trips.
What a shame, Disney keeps raising costs and decreasing services. Money hungry are we???
Disney is a family experience and soon families won’t be able to afford it, I’m very disappointed.
This was the final straw for us. Traveling from NY, we looked forward to the Magical Express. Our trip was organized right from the start. No luggage transfer, extra magic hours and now Magical Express. Just not worth it.
Meets and Disney must come to a price increase that serves both parties. Costs have gone up for Meers ok I understand that, Disney , yoy pass those fees back to tge guests each time. In resort fees and in park fees. Meers may go it alone, they did before. Disney, you offer alternatives, rentals which are outrageous, and then with the rental Disney you will charge me per day to park that car at my resort each day! I can get Uber. More cost to me that I feel from my pocketbook ! Train is not built, (maybe Disney can wait for my money until built). Hmmmm, Universal is looking so much better. You have priced me out of vacationing there, Walt would kick you all off the board. I am one voice, that thought spreads to others, It cost money, I really understand, come to the parks, in shorts and mickey shirts, blend in, listen to the crowds. Walt did, I have. The fun is changing and becoming out of price. Thank you
As long time vacationers at WDW and Disney cruses. we are very disappointed at the demise of the Magical Expresses, the idea of a vacation it to relax not stress over things like transportation. One of the big pluses of the Magical Expresses. Another problem they have created is for folks like us who have flown in stayed over night at a Disney resort then taken the expresses to the Disney Cruse Terminal and back. Its time to rethink our next trip to WDW. Lodging and food off site is way cheaper,or perhaps its time to vacation some where else.
Management is out of touch with the customers, the magic is fading.
This is a very important part of the overall Disney experience. I think this was a bad decision because the cost of Disney Vacations are so expensive and with a family group I can see people going to Universal as an alternative now that Disney is raising prices and reducing convient services.It makes going to Universal even cheaper and a good family vacation alternative. The magical express made one big item of planning for a family easy and hassel free. They didn’t have to worry about moving luggage,finding a vehicle large enough for the family and luggage to fit as the bigger vehicles usually are gone at busy vacation times.
Is it Disney ending the Magical Express service or is Mears ending it…???
Discontinuing the Magical Express is a terrible idea. To hop on the bus from the airport and be transported to your hotel was part of the Disney experience right away. The added cost and inconvenience of other transportation will be prohibitive for many and add to the cost of an already expensive vacation. I sincerely hope that you will reconsider this bad decision.
I’m like the others. I know things change but this was not a good decision. This makes me have no incentive to stay on property and is very disappointing. I hope they see the “error of their ways” and once Covid is over that they restart this wonderful service.
This was such a convenient way for me to get to a Disney property as I’m in a wheelchair and I never had to worry about travel to and from the airport. Now I’ll not only have to figure out a different means to get to and from the airport with my wheelchair but at a added cost to my vacation. Disney is not thinking about how this transportation is a very big help for everyone and how many people counted on it. Things keep changing and prices keep going up as benefits are being taken away.
Magic Bands gone, Magical Express Gone, Extra Magic Hours gone.
Well I guess so am I.
What about Mears’ Town Car Service?
Corporate owned, maintained and insured Luxury vehicles, with full-time experienced professional drivers that carry car seats in every vehicle. Plus, they’ll meet and greet guests upon arrival and assist with luggage pickup at the baggage claim carousel.
We’ve used the Magic Express for years, and not only loved it for the convenience, but not having to deal with the luggage….. I can’t imagine that the new train service will be able to keep this service for Disney guests. And the Magic Express would take you directly to your resort….now we have to go to Disney Springs, haul our luggage from the train to the necessary bus, then to the resort. I imagine the train will be faster, point to point, than the buses were, but I would trade the time for the convenience. Disney is putting more up front work for its vacationers, and some people will turn to Universal or other vacations….
First, thanks AJ, for all you do to keep us informed and cheerful during this time of restricted travel. I really look forward to your articles and videos. 💜
The loss of the Magical Express is a huge disappointment. My husband and I enjoy staying at deluxe resorts, and the Magical Express was one of the amenities that made a trip to Disney easy and fun. We loved the door-to-door service, and knowing that the Magical Express was waiting when we got off the plane made the vacation special even before getting to the parks. I can’t imagine how much more difficult a trip will be for parents with young children …trying to juggle their luggage and the kids’ luggage…all while trying to keep the children by the hand so they don’t get separated. Plus the trip from the airport will require doing all this while navigating a train ride AND a bus ride. Likewise, for older folks the trip will be much more lengthy, inconvenient and exhausting.
Personally, i would be willing to pay extra for the Magical Express as an add-on to my vacation. Disney already offers this service to its park-cruise vacationers. (I hope they don’t take that away too!)
I’m really surprised that Disney isn’t worried that people won’t start renting cars, and using those cars to stay in off property hotels, and to visit other Orlando attractions like Harry Potter World. Turning Extra Magic Hours into an extra magic half hour is also a loss of something special and unique for resort guests. I really enjoyed that extra time in the park, especially ‘after hours’ when the park is not so crowded.
As one of the commenters mentioned above, I LOVE Disney and am not much of a complainer, but the loss of the Magical Express is pretty drastic! I don’t know how Lyft/Uber will even keep up with the volume since the train apparently won’t be available for more than a year after Magical Express ends.
Thanks for this article…I will keep it for future reference since I definitely don’t plan to ride the train.
This is just another “slap in the pocketbook” from Disney. Rather than shut down the Magical Express bus,
just add a small fee per person for this service to offset the costs, if cost of providing this service is the
reason for the shut-down. Renting a car (plus hotel parking fees) , taxi or uber is expensive and stressfull.
Good way to start your Disney vacation ??!!
This along with the luggage service was the reason we stayed at a Disney resort. The loss of these two items, not to mention that the dining plan is suspended, is definitely making me consider staying off property. Not worth the money without what was to me 3 very big perks. Sad that Disney has made this decision.
Of all the changes going on at Disney, nothing makes me sadder than this one. It was always such a relief to board the Magic Express Bus after a long plane trip and crowded airports. Does Disney really want an additional 60 cars per hour pulling up to their hotels to check in?? I have a feeling many will now stay off property and we might be one of the. If we go at all.
How can Disney do this to us… Magical Express takes the pain and fear out of getting to and from the Park when you fly into the airport. It is such an important part of the trip. The magic begins when you get on that bus secure in the knowledge that your luggage will be delivered to your room so that you can experience the pampering that Disney has always been so famous for. The most magical place on Earth will not be so magical if you have to spend time trying to get to and from the hotel without Magical Express. Please reconsider this decision. If Disney is so financially bankrupt that this courtesy cannot continue for free, consider a nominal fee per guest. Don’t just discontinue this vital service.
That is an horrible idea my family has been annual Passholders for well over 26 years and even if someone isn’t a Passholder it’s not fair to do that it cost so much to go to Disney world and that can ruin a vacation for lots of resort quest why would people want to go and rent a car and then pay for it to set at Disney world and then leave and spend the money somewhere else
Because why would anyone stay there Disney u better re think this stupid decision some people can only afford to go one time and they have save to do that and can’t afford to pay extra to get there Disney u charge plenty to go
There and my family WILL NOT do that and people have lost their jobs and try to go to have some fun and b able
To smile again how dare u Disney to do that don’t u think people
Have been through sad times
Shame on u
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I always felt this was a luxury and a very convenient way to get to my hotel. We spend enough paying for food, tickets to park, hotel and flight so to have magical express be included in that was awesome. 2020 may of been my last trip.
Well I guess I will just start driving to Disney World. This will mean two less nights I will get to spend in the park.
Disney made the mistake of not charging a small fee for this service back in 2005 when they started. Or gave you DME for free if you …. or free for children under the age of ten. And then increased the price over the years instead of just adding it into the cost of the ticket or hotel cost. With DVC points stays, DVC members must have paid for this service in their annual fees. So the members who never used it, paid for it.
Mears didn’t give Disney this service for free, so there was a cost involved in this. Plus the luggage service also cost them. With the virus, the luggage service went out of business and Disney just doesn’t have this in their normal business operations.
They didn’t have this service before 2005 and DLR still doesn’t offer free transportation to the resort from the airport. You have to pay for Supershuttle if you arrive by air.
DME was just another perk that too many people got used to and didn’t consider how it was being paid for.
My husband and I have been going to WDW for over 25 years, sometimes even twice a year. The last several years our two daughters and their families have been going with us. We wanted to make this an annual family vacation, but with all of the changes that they have been making lately, we will definitely NO LONGER be going to WDW. Our grandchildren are small and we enjoyed the convenience of not having to hassle with 10 pieces of luggage total; just getting off the plane and taking a fun, magical ride on the bus all together to our resort. WDW keeps taking away services which helped families tremendously (Magic Bus, stroller rental service, etc) and continue to raise prices every year.
They are taking away the things that most people cherished and enjoyed. Each year, WDW is getting less and less magical. Our families will now find another vacation spot to make new fun, family memories.
I agree with Jay’s comment that the ME should continue to run until the train is operating to Disney Springs. And are they really suggesting that we then get on the regular buses between Disney Springs and our hotels… with our luggage… and the regular guests who are just trying to get back to their rooms after dinner? I don’t think that’s going to work. Or are they going to have separate buses just for arriving and departing guest running from the station?
The Magical Express was such a great idea. If Disney is taking this away, why don’t they take away the parking fees for the Disney hotels? There has to be some type of perk for staying at the hotels. I’ve been staying at Disney for 49 years .Now I’ll have to save just to be able to afford to get from the airport to the Disney owned hotels. Unfortunately this may be my last trip.