Hotels and shuttles

[Zumbasu]

Hi all, I don’t think l can afford to stay onsite so was thinking International Drive. Which are best hotels with regular shuttles to Disney parks( not universal) please. When we went previously we stayed in Kissimmee with only 3 shuttles a day. This time going with a 5/6 year old (depending on when I can save) that amount of shuttles won’t be enough.
Thanks in advance

[Bootrip2]

Tbh i would use Ubers/lyft as timings can suit you and you are only travelling with one stranger rathan than many crammed on a bus. But at the moment if we were to go would hire a car.

[Zumbasu]

Originally Posted by Bootrip2

Tbh i would use Ubers/lyft as timings can suit you and you are only travelling with one stranger rathan than many crammed on a bus. But at the moment if we were to go would hire a car.

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Thank you for your reply. It’s only me and my little one as my eldest won’t want to go and I don’t drive.
Are Uber’s reasonable as I’ll be on a tight budget.
I was thinking I drive as I could get food from shops to prepare in hotel if we can get hotel with small kitchen.

[snowbelle]

If you sign up to the Uber app you can put in a cost estimate, you do not have to go further than that .
A lot of people use Lyft as well but we had a rubbish experience with them ( they took ages to come and he was not a nice guy ) so we stick with Uber but I do know that could happen with any ride company .
Have a look at trip advisor for some of the hotels and you will see on their website which ones have shuttles .
At the moment from a personal point of view I would book direct with the hotel as this pandemic has shown which ones are a lot more flexible that some consolidators .
Try and pick a refundable flexible hotel if you can .

[Zumbasu]

Originally Posted by snowbelle

If you sign up to the Uber app you can put in a cost estimate, you do not have to go further than that .
A lot of people use Lyft as well but we had a rubbish experience with them ( they took ages to come and he was not a nice guy ) so we stick with Uber but I do know that could happen with any ride company .
Have a look at trip advisor for some of the hotels and you will see on their website which ones have shuttles .
At the moment from a personal point of view I would book direct with the hotel as this pandemic has shown which ones are a lot more flexible that some consolidators .
Try and pick a refundable flexible hotel if you can .

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Thank you. I’m not looking to go until another 2/3 years and I know lots could change in that time l, but I wanted to start to plan so I could have a rough idea.
I will certainly look at booking with hotel now.

[Picalily]

Hi, we stay at the Clarion Inn LBV. It has several shuttles to and from Disney but if they are not at times to suit you the Lynx 50 stops outside and takes you to Disney Springs then on to the TTC. Very cheap and reliable. Also has supermarkets and loads of eateries within walking distance including McDonalds, Dennys etc so all reasonably priced. You can also walk to Disney Springs in about 25 mins along a very pleasant pavement. Just to add the rooms come with a microwave and fridge as standard no extra payments.

[Zumbasu]

Originally Posted by Picalily

Hi, we stay at the Clarion Inn LBV. It has several shuttles to and from Disney but if they are not at times to suit you the Lynx 50 stops outside and takes you to Disney Springs then on to the TTC. Very cheap and reliable. Also has supermarkets and loads of eateries within walking distance including McDonalds, Dennys etc so all reasonably priced. You can also walk to Disney Springs in about 25 mins along a very pleasant pavement.

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Thank you. I’d forgotten about Lake Buena Vista, probably because it didn’t come up on the site I was looking at.
I think I’m nervous because it’ll just be me and my little one.

[KRBarnard]

If you are not going to Universal and are mostly doing Disney, I would look at a hotel closer to Disney. There are plenty that have kitchenette areas and most are close to either a Walmart, Publix or Target for food shopping.

Here is a link to a website that lists "Top 13 Hotels In Orlando with Shuttles". tripster/travelguide...e-service/amp/

The Comfort Suites Maingate East could be a good option for you with two seperate beds and a kitchenette and regular shuttles.

[Picalily]

HI, the Clarion has a children's play area and pool with splash zone as well, lots of greenery around and feels very safe, we have stayed there 5 or 6 times and much prefer it to I Drive now.

[Zumbasu]

Originally Posted by KRBarnard

If you are not going to Universal and are mostly doing Disney, I would look at a hotel closer to Disney. There are plenty that have kitchenette areas and most are close to either a Walmart, Publix or Target for food shopping.

Here is a link to a website that lists "Top 13 Hotels In Orlando with Shuttles". tripster/travelguide...e-service/amp/

The Comfort Suites Maingate East could be a good option for you with two seperate beds and a kitchenette and regular shuttles.

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. Thank you. I will look at that.
Stayed at comfort suites before loved it, but there were only 3 shuttles a day which I know will be too much for my little one.
Had a bad experience one day getting a cab back from one of the parks was asking how much and got shoved into it by the boss of the firm.
Plus the noise at night from the activities over the road got a bit too much.