Mears Transportation, the third-party operator of the existing Disney Magical Express, is now accepting bookings for its new Mears Connect service beginning January 1, 2022.
Mears Connect will serve Orlando International Airport and the Disney resort area with two service levels - Standard and Premium.
Standard is a shared service on bus or van, making a limited number of stops on the way to your destination.
Premium is a direct service with limited to no wait time.
Introductory rates for the standard round trip service are $32 per adult and $27 per child. Premium rates are $200 for up to 4 passengers and $55 per additional passenger.
Disney has previously announced its plans to end Magical Express airport transportation at the end of 2021. In a statement, Disney said, "Vacationers have more options to choose from than ever for transportation, including ride-share services that save time and offer more flexibility to go where they want, when they want. In light of this shift, when Disney Resort hotel bookings open for stays in 2022, we will no longer offer Disney's Magical Express service for airport transportation, starting with arrivals Jan. 1, 2022. We will continue to operate the service for new and existing reservations made at Disney Resort hotels for arrivals throughout 2021. Additionally, complimentary transportation options – such as buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner – will continue to be available within Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Resort hotel guests, including to and from all four theme parks."
Disney's Magical Express service reopened from the COVID-19 shutdown in mid-July but has not provided luggage delivery service for those arriving and departing from the airport.
Magical Express was launched in 2005 and quickly became a popular option for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, often saving hundreds of dollars on transportation costs.
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