What transportation do you use to and from MCO on a solo trip?

[Goldelpack]

Since the deletion of DME I first started using Mears (and the company they eventually merged with) and while the price was certainly good - the time spent on the bus wasn't very appealing to me. Having nicely decorated busses had zero appeal. When Delta Skymiles Amex entered into a deal with LYFT - I began using LYFT as my preferred method. That deal ends in April - but I find the time saved far exceeds the additional cost (again that's my preference) As a solo traveler I have never felt threatened or unsafe using rideshare (which I use a lot, especially in NYC) so it's really up to the person as to what their preferences are.
Like anything else, rideshare isn't perfect - but I've found it to be a perfect solution for me.

 

[jimmymc]

Uber/Lyft for me. I think picking my own time is worth it over Mears Connect.

 

[tmme]

Can I wait until I am at MCO to choose my ride, or are all the taxis and ride services pre-booked now?

Mears has a self-serve kiosk to the left of the attendants where you can book after your landing. Either one-way or input your return flight details for them to schedule your resort pickup, no pre-planning required.

That's the beauty of flying solo -- wing it with a last minute decision!

 

[tmme]

I took the Lynx bus. $2 and it stopped right outside my hotel near Disney Springs entrance to WDW

I didn't realize that this was an option! Definitely going to try my next solo backpack trip.

 

[ZerasPride]

I am contemplating a solo trip in January and plan to use our usual town car service - Cast and Crew. No they are not cheap but I would be too nervous to use a rideshare alone.

 

[Goldelpack]

For the sole purpose of saving time (or adding vacay time) I usually use Lyft. I travel solo. In NYC, Florida, Mich, NJ and any other state or location I'm in. Never had an issue being solo - the app does provide a decent level of security. The rides can vary from $40 to $80 (depending on the type of car you choose, time, etc) for the approx 35 minute trip. My past trip (returned home early this week) I decided to book a Mears shuttle for the low, low price of $16 -- but the pick up from my hotel was 4 hours in advance of my flight (due to the longer bus ride) which can go up to 2 hours. So I cancelled Mears and went ahead with LYFT leaving 2.5 hours preflight. $56 (Xtra comfort car, priority) plus tip. So base fare is $40 more, I also tip higher if they assist me in lifting up my not very heavy ECV. Well worth it for me.