Taking A Cab Around Property at Walt Disney World
The complimentary transportation available at the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the key reasons many people chose to stay on property. It's direct and convenient, though often can take more time than I'm willing to spend getting from point A to point B. Then a couple of years ago I discovered the joy of taking a taxi. Taking a taxi on property can save you time, reduce hassle, enhance your comfort and possibly increase the overall enjoyment of your vacation.
Groups of All Sizes Cab Benefit from Taxi Service
Mears is the official transportation provider of Walt Disney World Resort and provides metered yellow cabs stationed across WDW property. Cabs can be found at all Resort Hotels, Downtown Disney, the Transportation and Ticket Center, and near the Resort Bus lines at all parks except for Magic Kingdom. The cabs may have different names on the doors, but if it's yellow, it's Mears. Fare for Mears taxi service on Property for both sedan cab service, and larger party van service, should seldom exceed $25 plus tip to any other destination on property. To get a general idea of what your costs will be, Mears offers an online Taxi Fare Estimator.
Mears Transportation Service Sedans
The direct number to Mears Transportation is (407) 699-9999, and you can call yourself. However, Disney Resort's valet staff will gladly call a Yellow Cab for you. With Disney service on your side the response time is usually faster than if you call yourself and there's no question whose taxi is next when multiple guests are waiting. The longest time I have had to wait for a cab is about 5 minutes. If you are a party greater than 3, be sure to let the valet know that you will need a van.
Benefits to Taking A Taxi Include:
- Direct Resort to Resort Transportation
- Direct Transportation to Special Events
- Save Time Getting to Your Destination
- No Waiting in the Bus Line at the End of the Night
- Longer Hours than Complimentary Disney Transportation
Taking a taxi is now a regular part of my vacations for when I'm running short on time, or just want to get back to the hotel more quickly. It gives me a greater flexibility without having to rent a car. When budgeting for taxis during your vacation include both the estimated meter cost and a 15% tip for your driver. I always budget for $25 plus tip per trip, and whatever money is left over goes into my spending cash.
Have you used taxi service when staying at the Walt Disney World resort? Do you love the time it saves you, or another benefit of taxi service? Leave me a comment and let me know if you think Mears taxi's could be a benefit n your next vacation!
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honeymoonin wrote on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 14:59:
When there in November we used taxi service a few times. Once it was because the line leaving a park was obscene and there was no one waiting for a taxi. Another time was when we wanted to go to the boardwalk one night but didn't feel like doing the bus shuffle. We also used it for our dinner reservations at the dolphin and on the way back to our resort we were picked up by a fancy town car. Overall, to get to and from the parks we bussed it (with the exception of one time). to go to other resorts for dinner it was 100% worth it.
Tony.Y wrote on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 16:06:
Even though that is a lot of money per trip for a taxi there are some great benefits to it. You can go where you want when you want and you don't have to rely on someone else or be limited on where you are going.
Taking a cab to get around at Disney can be more fun than the online shuttles because you can go where you want but they are expensive to use.
Kristen K. wrote on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:49:
So glad that I'm not the only one who sees the benefit of taking a taxi! Especially at the end of the night with a Loooooong line for the bus, it sure makes things easier!
murppa wrote on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 03:59:
I am thinking that the crowds on the buses will be brutal after a Magic Kingdom parade or fireworks show. Any thoughts on taking a cab FROM the Magic Kingdom to the Epcot resorts at a time like that? How far away would the cab be from the entrance of Magic Kingdom? Would I need to call the cab or are there cabs available?
Kristen K. wrote on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 12:45:
The best choice for that is to walk from the MK gate to the Bay Lake Tower across the street from the bus stations. You'll need to take the bus sidewalk to the left hand side and just head towards BLT. There they will be able to hail you a cab and it will be much faster. Expect about $20 for that trip.
The other spot to grab a cab from the magic Kingdom is at the TTC, which means you would still have to deal with a crowded monorail or boat before arriving at the cab. Much simpler to just head over to Bay Lake Tower by foot.
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