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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Jul 17, 09:25 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
If it's an American code (reward is in $) then...

If it's an American code (reward is in $) then wait. There is a £5 off code in the OP if you wish to ride in the UK first.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Jul 17, 09:24 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
OP updated for 2017 changes, particularly in...

OP updated for 2017 changes, particularly in relation to the airport and Disney pick up and drop off points.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Feb 16, 11:17 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
Google 'Uber 2016 codes' You can...

Google 'Uber 2016 codes'



You can always mention to your driver that you're trying to max out the free ride code. Ask to stop at a Walmart or Publix, for instance, and spend ten minutes...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Feb 16, 11:09 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Compare prices on the Mears and Uber Orlando...

Compare prices on the Mears and Uber Orlando sites. You'll need an UberXL for six.



Yes, you can!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Feb 16, 11:07 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
Sorry, I've been away from the boards for a few...

Sorry, I've been away from the boards for a few months and missed loads of questions. I've gone back three pages, but if I've missed anyone, please ask away and I'll answer for you.



You're...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 08:51 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
Only the normal charge of delivering you from A...

Only the normal charge of delivering you from A to B.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:43 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
I've never used PayPal so no idea on that one,...

I've never used PayPal so no idea on that one, I'm afraid. I've just heard bad things about the exchange rate and general issues with invalidating protection if using credit cards, etc. Wouldn't...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:41 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Uber's position is still 'you don't have to tip'...

Uber's position is still 'you don't have to tip' however, "drivers for the ride-hailing service are petitioning Uber to allow for cashless tipping by including an in-app gratuity feature."
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:39 PM
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Posted By 66Caunce
You will but you'll have to manually find one...

You will but you'll have to manually find one online - Uber don't present a code to you for nothing upon downloading the app. If you want to use my affiliate code, it's here: w. ORL2G gets $20 off...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:33 PM
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Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
If you could be more specific - building name...

If you could be more specific - building name and/or zip codes you can estimate journeys here: https://www.uber.com/cities/orlando
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
- Tap "Payment" in the app, and then "PayPal" -...

- Tap "Payment" in the app, and then "PayPal"
- Follow the prompts to confirm you'd like to use PayPal and login to your account
- Select PayPal as your payment method before you request your next...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Sorry, been busy with work so will try and get...

Sorry, been busy with work so will try and get through some of these now.



Only Disney resort buses can drop guests at the Magic Kingdom gate. All other transportation drops you at the TTC...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Aug 15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
It's just lost, unfortunately. We had a £20...

It's just lost, unfortunately.

We had a £20 code in the UK, journey cost us £9, so we lost £11 of credit.

Similar story in Orlando.

I suppose you could ask the driver if there's anywhere...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 15, 08:56 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
That is correct. However, there are so many...

That is correct. However, there are so many drivers, you'd struggle to find a period where none are available.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jul 15, 09:40 AM
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Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Yep, 24/7.

Yep, 24/7.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jul 15, 09:31 AM
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Posted By 66Caunce
Yes, fine. :)

Yes, fine. :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 15, 08:30 AM
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Posted By 66Caunce
Florida law states: "316.613 Child restraint...

Florida law states:

"316.613 Child restraint requirements.—

(1)(a) Every operator of a motor vehicle as defined herein, while transporting a child in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Jul 15, 07:58 AM
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Posted By 66Caunce
The tipping is quite simple - Uber say don't tip...

The tipping is quite simple - Uber say don't tip.

The 20% you refer to is only applicable in some cities for some services. In Orlando, the price you see on your phone is the price you pay after...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jul 15, 08:48 AM
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Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
!

As we only got Ubers from The Swan and OKW, I can only recommend Disney resorts (any) for Uber pick-up. However, I have read of people getting Ubers from the parks and Boardwalk. The Uber forums (for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jul 15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Fantastic! I'm so pleased you found Uber...

Fantastic! I'm so pleased you found Uber worthwhile :)



Not at all. Disney transportation is open to everyone. If they had to check if all guests were actually staying at the hotels they were...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jul 15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
1. You can get picked up from the Disney parks,...

1. You can get picked up from the Disney parks, although we never did this. Drivers can be charged the $17 parking fee as they don't look like taxis - they're just normal cars. Other people have done...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
The default gratuity (or tip) is zilch. Uber...

The default gratuity (or tip) is zilch. Uber recommend that you don't tip Uber drivers - it isn't necessary although we did when being taken back to the airport as he lugged two heavy cases out of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jul 15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Uber really is the best combination of easy to...

Uber really is the best combination of easy to use, cheap and reliable. Treat yourself to another shopping trip with the savings ;)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jul 15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Nope, you can get picked up from any Disney...

Nope, you can get picked up from any Disney resort by an Uber driver at no charge.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jul 15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Once you've set up the app and added your payment...

Once you've set up the app and added your payment method, everything is charged to that card after you've completed each trip. You need never carry cash with Uber nor do you need any cards on you.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jul 15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
This is about the only area where I can't advise...

This is about the only area where I can't advise accurately as we only used The Swan & Dolphin (and OKW once). However, I have read successful reports based on my theory at the time - you can get on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jul 15, 09:32 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Just a little note: I listen to Orlando Sky Radio...

Just a little note: I listen to Orlando Sky Radio in the mornings (obsessed, I know) and the Sixty Second Disney World Tip this morning was using The Swan & Dolphin as your own personal base for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jul 15, 12:52 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
For HS and Epcot, we can't recommend The Swan &...

For HS and Epcot, we can't recommend The Swan & Dolphin enough. It was great to be dropped there, walk straight through the hotel reception to the back of the building and catch the boat over to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jul 15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
UberX: The least expensive Uber service. Seats 4...

UberX: The least expensive Uber service. Seats 4 riders. Drivers use everyday cars that are 2000 or newer
UberXL: Seats at least 6 passengers. An UberXL car will be an SUV or a Minivan. Higher fare...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
These are your fares from your villa with Uber to...

These are your fares from your villa with Uber to Universal:

uberX $17-23
uberXL $33-44
UberSELECT $43-58

This is your fare with Mears:

$44.60
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
If you want, you can contact Uber for a refund on...

If you want, you can contact Uber for a refund on the return trip. They refund the difference if the driver didn't take the quickest route. We didn't bother despite the odd +$10 difference as it was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Where exactly is your villa? After a driver...

Where exactly is your villa?

After a driver has accepted your ride request, the name of the driver, the licence plate and, crucially, the make and model of car as well as a picture of it pop up at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Uber themselves say: "Please only plan on...

Uber themselves say:

"Please only plan on putting 4 people in your Uber (including you).
The reason for the rule is not only for your safety, but because it’s the law. Right now the majority of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
You'll be fine ordering the cheapest. We had four...

You'll be fine ordering the cheapest. We had four bags and two adults and we still had room to spare in the massive US cars.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
They do indeed and it's $99!...

They do indeed and it's $99! http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-uber-launches-longdistance-tampaorlando-service-20141121-post.html
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jun 15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
Yes, you can. We took all our Ubers from The Swan...

Yes, you can. We took all our Ubers from The Swan (bar one from Old Key West). All Disney hotels are accessible by Uber. We went from the hotels to a variety of places, including Universal which has...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jun 15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
UberX can accommodate 4 riders. There is an...

UberX can accommodate 4 riders. There is an option to call the driver once they have been allocated to you. I would call them once you schedule the pickup just to make sure. There is no way to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jun 15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
That's absolutely fine. You can book on any...

That's absolutely fine. You can book on any device and your driver will find you based on its GPS signal. We used to book in the room then wander down to the front of the hotel after a few days using...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jun 15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
That is correct. Everything is taken care of by...

That is correct. Everything is taken care of by Uber after you travel so you do only need data or wi-fi to initially request your lift.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jun 15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,345
Posted By 66Caunce
How is your party broken down? The are different...

How is your party broken down? The are different options for ordering cars:

UberX - this is the default. If you don't ever change this, you'll get the lowest rate. Cars range from ordinary...
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