You get door to door with Uber (consider getting dropped off at one of the hotels vs main point to save some time in security line). It's nice to get a ride if you want it. Not silly.Correct me if I'm wrong. I'll have a car. Staying at BWV but heading to US/IoA for one day. There are four of us. I was thinking that it might be worth it to just Uber over rather than driving and paying to park. It might be a bit more expensive doing it that way, but I wouldn't have to have the hassle of driving in busy morning traffic, then parking, trekking all the way to the parks.
Is that a silly thought?
Trying to price out getting a taxi or Uber from MCO to Universal.
I've been checking the estimators, but I must be doing something wrong because it keeps telling me $70 for 2 people one way which seems way too high.
I used Tony last time we needed a car, and he was great. But, this time, I'd prefer to not schedule something in advance as there are too many unknowns. I don't think I'll really know when we will be ready to leave for the hotel until the last minute, so being able to just walk out of the airport and grab something already sitting there sounds appealing.
Also, does anyone know if Tony goes as far away as Tampa? I might need a one-way to Apollo Beach, but I'm thinking that will end up being really high and hard to arrange since it is out of the way. I'll probably just use my car for that one.
Here's a Tony question. You pay for round trip when he first drops you off? And then do you tip him both times as opposed to adding it to the rt payment?
Thanks so much! So helpful. Will tip on both ends. Very happy to support a business like his!Tony has other drivers also in his company.
I tip each driver as I have had occassions where Tony was tied up and one of his other drivers picked me up.
So, i tip each way.
Most people tip based on quality of service.
Just like when you eat out, you tip the wait staff
Some tip 10% while other do 15 or 20% for each leg of the ride.
When I am picked up, I tip generously as he parks inside the airport and he pays for that
He does not pass it on to the person that is getting the ride.
He meets you at the bottom of the escaltor holding an Ipad with your last name on it.
If he is there and you are delayed getting to the baggage carousel, he will pick up your luggage.
Text him and tell him how many bags, color, etc.
(Sometimes a family stops for a restroom or beverage before going to the luggage section)
No charge for him to gather your luggage on a cart
You only have a few steps to the inner portion of the airport to his vehicle.
The car is cool as it has not been sitting out in the sun.
He tracks your flight number and knows if your plane will arrive early or be late.
He will be there without you calling to tell him the flight was one hour late in departing
He does not charge you for tolls.
Free grocery or liquor stop on the way to your hotel/drop off
If he is not tied up for another fare soon after he picks you up, he will work with you for both stops, food/beverages.
Yes, the person pays for the entire trip on the first drop off.
He has at times shopped for his customers before he picks you up.
If your flight is coming in when stores will be closed, ask him to shop for you and you will pay him later.
There have been threads about what he has done for others such as your shopping due to stores being closed or arriving after midnight and you need a case of water before you reach your hotel.
I have used most of all the major transportation service companies and many are fine.
I used Tony when he was employed (1995) by John and Mary which is still in business.
If Tony would ever go out of business, there are other companies I would switch to.
For now, when asked, I feel Tony is a good person to do business with
Tipping is a personal choice
It is up to the passenger to decide the amount they want to tip.
If you do not want to deal with tipping two different drivers in case that happens, if you have Tony on the first leg, you can tell him you are giving him the entire tip for the rt fare.
He will give the portion to the other driver he sends for you.
Just let him know if you don't have him on the return trip, the tip is to be for both rides.
You can get dropped off in the main drop off point and just walk through CityWalk. It'll take 10-15 minutes. Or get dropped off at Royal Pacific and take the water taxi.If I wanted to Uber from Coronado Springs to Universal in the morning for (close to) opening, how much time should I budget?
How long is the walk from the uber drop off to IoA?
I do agree - I like the door to door - but as a solo traveler with 9 days at universal it's less of an issue - I'm not really in any rush to go anywhere - except to get back to the Airport on time.Thanks for that summary, Tony.
For what it's worth, an Uber was a fine choice for that couple with bags. If they really had more than you'd expect to fit in a sedan, they could have requested an Uber XL. I'll personally go the Uber or Lyft route because I like door to door service and not having to schedule in advance. Luckiky there are choices that appeal to everyone.