The Newest Way To Get From The Airport To Disney World Is The Cheapest At $2… But It Takes An Hour!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Today I wanted to check out the latest Lynx bus route that goes from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Disney Springs. The bus fare is $2 each way or you can get an all day pass for $4.50 but all fares have to be paid with exact change because none is given from the driver. There are three stops along the way so it usually takes an hour but might be slightly more depending on traffic. It’s a great, cheap option to get from the airport to Disney Springs and then you can transfer to a hotel using the bus system there and the only thing I really missed was the lack of Disney music during the ride. 😉 I’ll be back with my usual sunrise stroll tomorrow but this was a fun little side trip and it may give some of you another option for getting from the airport to the bubble! Take care guys and I’ll see you real soon! 💜V.

[@buffalobuck15]

So that area where the bus stopped to let you off at Disney Springs. How far is that to the Disney bus area for the resorts? It looked like it was near Cirque du Soleil which is kind of far from the Disney bus stops.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@buffalobuck15 Yep, it’s outside of Cirque on that end and the bus loop is more towards the center by the orange garage and the AMC theater.

[@buffalobuck15]

@@wdwexploreandchill so you would have to walk with luggage all the way to the Disney busses. Hmmm.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

That’s the downside. And the fact that it takes at least an hour. And there is no Disney music playing. Other than that it’s a solid option. 😂

[@chrisalley9718]

They let you bring luggage on that bus?

[@DJBlackHawkPS3]

thanks so much for making this video, our family goes to Disney every year and ever since Magical Express shut down we've been looking for the cheapest way to get to the resorts from the airport, this seems to take the cake!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

You are very welcome and I’m so glad that it was helpful. I know it’s not for everyone but it’s a great option to know about!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

And thank you JD for taking the time to comment… I appreciate it! 😃

[@ccabus]

Good morning looking forward to this different blog, enjoying the jams in the car 😊

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Thank you Clark and good morning! I was missing my music once I got on the bus for sure! The ride is nice but you will want your headphones. 😉

[@buffalobuck15]

I can hear The Eagles, One of These Nights, playing in your car. 😊 I like your taste in music.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I had my thumbprint station playing on Pandora. 😃 Hey, remember how you are almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@buffalobuck15]

@@wdwexploreandchill Yay! Tomorrow morning!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@buffalobuck15 My plans are open this week and even my day with mom is up in the air still so just let me know what works for you guys!

[@buffalobuck15]

@wdwexploreandchill anything works for us. Got any ideas?

[@mikefischer9327]

Hiya V. It’s great seeing footage of MCO, I haven’t been there since 2006. Nice hustle, getting a prime filming spot on the shuttle 👍. I’m thrilled you walked through the atrium, I always thought it was beautiful 🤩. I really enjoyed this bus ride, getting to see a tiny slice of Orlando 😊. Thank you

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi there Mike! 😃 I love going to the airport! Parking can be a real nightmare but I like doing my remote work there every once in a while since it’s so close. I messed up the footage of upstairs, I love the Hyatt lobby and there is so much comfy seating even when it’s nuts downstairs. They have an excellent bar and restaurant up there too… Oh I’ll do a Hyatt ResortPass and show the pool area and gorgeous private areas along with an airport tour sometime. I’ll wait till it’s just a little warmer so I can make good use of the pool. 💦 The bus ride was very nice although a little boring without the music. I had never ridden on one of the Lynx buses before and it was a great ride, now I’m eyeing a Brightline trip! 😉 There was just an article this morning saying how a Brightline route from the airport to Disney Springs could be as low as $4.00 and it would be so much faster! I’m glad that Orlando is trying to deal with its transportation issues.

[@mikefischer9327]

@@wdwexploreandchill Well, I loved it. I’m looking forward to footage of the Brightline routes. Might be the way to go on my next visit 😊

[@Daisy-cj3og]

Thanks for sharing V! I didn't think Disney allowed luggage on its resort buses? It would certainly be an option for guests staying in the Springs Area. I can't wait to see what you have for us next!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi there Daisy! 🌼 I think luggage is ok if you can handle it, I’ve seen people with luggage often. I think one of my first shorts was a girl sitting on her luggage swinging back and forth… which is not a good endorsment for bringing luggage on board but it was funny. Chris and I are on a Brightline train headed to West Palm Beach right now because I wanted to see what it was like… and so far it is awesome! Not really for a video but just because. 😉

[@danielvandersall6756]

@@wdwexploreandchill Disney's site says standard policy is no luggage on their buses. Might be flexible with a Disney driver if it isn't blocking anything or causing problems...

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@danielvandersall6756 Thank you… you are a fount of knowledge!!!! 😉

[@johnanderson1051]

Thanks V. For your time and effort to show us different way of getting to Disney and a honest review. Also, congratulations on 2k subs!!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi John! 😃

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Oops, I sent before I finished! 😂 Thank you… I’m so happy to have reached 2K! I love that there are other people who like to chill at Disney like I do. 💜 And you are very wecome, I love to share and I thought this would be a fantastic option for the right people. The downsides will keep many people away and I get that but it’s nice to know it’s there.

[@Daisy-cj3og]

What a fun adventure! I hope you have an awesome day!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Thank you Daisy. 💜 It’s been awesome so far and we haven’t even arrived at West Palm Beach. 😍

[@Daisy-cj3og]

Excellent! Sounds like the 2 of you are in for an amazing day together! I hope the day is filled with pixie dust! ✨️

[@FrankG5874]

As I'm a New Jersey Transit rider in New Jersey. This is possibly the cheapest and most affordable way to get from MCO to Walt Disney World is using public transportation.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi Frank! 😃 I think you are right, the main thing is dealing with your luggage since you can’t take them on the Disney buses but it sure is cheaper taking a Minnie Van or other ride share from Disney Springs to your hotel than one from the airport.

[@allenseigler2470]

Can you take your luggage on bus from Disney Springs to the hotel ?I I have never saw anyone doing that and it seems like if many did it was cause congestion. Thanks for all you are doing, love the views and sounds without the live comments and super chats…. Seems like most of the Disney KZbinrs have become mini telethons.. keep up the good work. You have become our favorite Disney you tuber…

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hello Allen! 😃 First, thank you for the kind words and encouragement! I think live streams are fun to click on to sometimes when I’m home chilling but my vibe is much more laid back. I love you guys who love the chill are slowly finding me. Cheers to that. 😉 You can take your luggage and I see it more than you would expect! It’s not a great option for everyone but it’s definately worth looking into at that price. I hope more people can start using the city transit so it can keep improving! As we grow we will absolutely need more options. I’m looking forward to seeing where the Brightline will go… an airport line is being discussed either to Disney Springs or the Universal area.

[@danielvandersall6756]

To compare and contrast, could you someday do a MinnieVan comparison? I believe that it's a flat rate. I think.😊 No luggage or alcohol of any type is permitted on Walt Disney World Resort buses. Perhaps the bus to Disney Springs, wait there until your room is ready, then a MinnieVan to your hotel? Some people have noted that the MVns are in high demand-- so watch out for surge pricing. If the MVns are high, look at the cost for a regular Lyft ride instead--could be much less. Did you know that if you were listening to the Eagle best of album and then Rumours by Fleetwood Mac that you were listening to the second and third best selling albums of all time?

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hello Daniel! 😃 I was actually planning a MinnieVan video! I think a comparison is a great idea and thank you for letting me know about the rule about luggage on the disney buses. It does make sense or like Daisy said, things would get clogged if everyone did it for sure. I did not know that about those two albums but I’m not surprised, both of those greatest hits albums are at the top of my list. I was just letting my Pandora thumbprint radio do its thing. 😉

[@brianpettit8951]

I hope enough people use it to keep it going as often. I overpack so not sure I would be using it instead of Mears but it is nice to have another cheap way to get into and out of the Disney bubble. It was also nice seeing the bike holder in action, very easy to use.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I hope so too Brian. Orlando has a way to go with our public transportation but it’s nice to see that it is getting better! I had never used Lynx before and I was happy with how easy it was to use.

[@drea1521]

Love Fleetwood Mac 😂

[@wdwexploreandchill]

For some reason that is not a shocker. 😉

[@drea1521]

Also, we are flying in on a Monday night so we are staying at the MCO Hyatt before going to AKL next morning. Easier for boarding Walnut on the Monday. We are weirdly more excited to arrive at the airport late and stay there than anything else. 😂

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@drea1521 Oh that’s cool Drea! Chris I and I stayed the night there the night we got married. I love that hotel and this summer I’ll do a. ResortPass from there and show it as well as a little airport tour.

[@scottkronenberg]

Great video V! A nice change of pace from ‘the bubble’, and a very helpful vlog for those coming from out of town to WDW. I remember riding the airport monorail way back in the day, and it is still ahead of its time. It’s unfortunate that it’s the only way these days to ‘ride up front’ like you did. As a native New Yorker, I can honestly say that MCO is one of my favorite airports in the country. I’m hoping one day they reverse ‘that’ mistake, and bring back the ‘Magical Express’ like they did with free parking at the Resorts. P.S. You can run girl! Those moves to the monorail, and the bus were straight outta NYC! 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️🛫🚆🚌🏰😃🍿

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi there Scott! 😃 I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! I have been in a lot of airports and I love experiencing different ones around the country but ours has always been my favorite. I wish I hadn’t cut out the last bit I recorded upstairs at the Hyatt but I’m going to go back and get a day room there with a ResortPass and tour the hotel and airport, I just want to wait until it is a little warmer for the pool so I can really enjoy it! Yesterday Chris and I took the Brightline to West Palm Beach just to try it and hang out there for a bit and it was a lot of fun, we are going down to Lauderdale next and I told him I also want to take a Jet Blue flight to Atlanta for the day so I can finally check out Terminal C. There is a diner there that I want to go to in Terminal C, it’s by Chef Art Smith who has Homecomin’ down at Disney Springs… Jet Blue is the only domestic line that uses terminal C so that’s what we’ll fly. Oh and I love the monorail from C to the main part of the airport, I had forgot until the last second that the view up at the very front is the best! 😂 As far as this video, I know that it isn’t a great option for everyone but I thought it was important to let people know that it’s available. Orlando is not known for its public transportation but they are making moves to improve and I want to highlight that when I can. 😃🥂🍿🧁🚝✈️🎟️🌴

[@paulgreene696]

Is there enough room to comfortably take checked luggage/ are you allowed to bring on a big suitcase? Sorry if you answer that in the video andi missed it!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Good morning Paul! 😃 You can bring whatever luggage you can handle safely. There isn’t any storage so you have to be able to keep hold of whatever you have. There was a couple getting on at Disney Springs with 3 big rollers and he was on crutches and they did fine. 😉 It definitely itsn’t an option for everyone but for $2 it’s worth looking into!

[@paulgreene696]

@wdwexploreandchill Yeah cant beat 2 bucks haha, sounds perfect thanks!

[@perhapsme988]

Thanks for video and the bus info. Greatly appreciated by a non-American.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@JenThePirate]

This was very interesting to see, they constantly need to add more transportation options. And you can’t beat the price:) I don’t know that I’d use it certainly not now coming from MA, I just want to get there . I’ll take a Lyft:) Once I move, who knows anything is possible lol. 30 days until the big house hunt trip!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Agreed, I’m glad to see more options even if it doesn’t work for everyone! And wow your house hunting trip is almost here!!!!! 😮🎉

[@JenThePirate]

@@wdwexploreandchill 4 weeks from today! I’m kinda starting to panic but I’m very excited

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@JenThePirate I bet! I’m excited for you! 😂

[@JenThePirate]

@@wdwexploreandchill thank you! I’d love to meet up but I honestly have no clue what my itinerary looks like

[@wdwexploreandchill]

We’ll catch up eventually I’m sure!

[@jhoncornejo9358]

Thanks for the video. I was curious about this new 311 route. I am planning to take Brightline from Miami to Orlando and this will be a cheap way to get to the Orange County Convention Center and Disney Springs from the Orlando International Airport. I know its a hour ride, depending if its not during rush hour, but I don't mind.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@jhoncornejo9358 You are very welcome Jhon, I’m glad it helped and I appreciate you taking the time to make a comment. The ride was nice and for that price I think a longer bus ride is well worth it, especially if you don’t have a lot of luggage! 😉

[@leroyhopkins2229]

This is why the sun rail should be another option. Too small of a bus, with people & luggage. Cost effective though. It's very easy & simple

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I agree Leroy! I wish there was a sunrail station close to me because they hit a lot of great spots. Maybe one day they’ll the airport and Disney.

[@reginaseal4181]

There is a little path next to golf course behind the cirque tent that takes you right to Saratoga springs check in. Would be perfect if you're staying there.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

That is an excellent point! I love that little path. The night of the first drone show I was so happy that I was actually parked at Saratoga Springs because I walked that path after the show and while everyone was jammed up trying to leave I had a beautiful walk with hardly anyone else around me. I also met the drone operators who were so excited about the show… it was cute! My camera ran out of space or I would have been filming it because I think it’s a lovely little walk.

[@yanshein4042]

This video would help even more if it was narrated with more information. I was wondering where to get on the bus at MCO to travel to Disney Springs and going back to MCO from Disney Springs. Thank you for the video.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Thank you for watching and for the helpful comment!

[@hollyanna_v]

Thanks for the video! Does this stop at Universal too? Or do you have to get another bus to get to Universal?

[@wdwexploreandchill]

This route doesn’t go to Universal but I’m sure you can catch one from the Disney Springs hub that is going there. 😉

[@hollyanna_v]

@@wdwexploreandchill thank you so much

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@hollyanna_v You are very welcome.

[@JenThePirate]

But I just had a thought. If luggage isn’t allowed in WDW buses what are you doing with all your stuff once you get to DS?!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hey Jen! I had a bad stomach bug but am feeling human again finally. 😃 The best way would be to take a Minnie Van or other ride share from Disney Springs to your resort. This option is best for everyone for sure! 😉

[@JenThePirate]

@@wdwexploreandchill ugh! Thats rough, I’m glad you’re better now! I think it’s prob just as easy to take a ride share etc from the airport then.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@JenThePirate Probably yes. A new Sunrail line is being discussed from the airport to DS but it will have the same issue even though it would be much faster.

[@JenThePirate]

@@wdwexploreandchill faster is good.

[@gmbarch]

I was just looking at this and you could hop a Lyft or Uber for a fraction of the cost to your resort from Disney springs. Yes, it takes a lot more time as opposed to a straight shot ride from MCO but overall it is a lot cheaper if you have a little more time.

[@SuenoMouse]

Thanks for this. Does the bus go to the Disney Character Warehouse?

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Hi SuenoMouse! This particular route does not but at the Lynx stop at Disney Springs you can connect with one that can take you there, you will just have to check the bus route schedule. 😉

[@SuenoMouse]

@@wdwexploreandchill Thanks Bunches

[@indyanna1423]

This will be so helpful.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I’m glad! 😃

[@amandadodgson2444]

This was not good as you missed the convention centre stop on i drive out where most tourists will get the 311 to Disney Springs...😮

[@amandadodgson2444]

Which side of International Drive do you get on the bus 311 going to Disney Springs? Does anyone know please?

[@billy4858]

Thank you

[@wdwexploreandchill]

You’re very welcome! 😃

[@CoryValpo]

We considered this until we found out we can't get our luggage from Disney Springs to our WDW resort on one of the free Resort busses. So we'd be required to Uber or Minnie Van. So this is a pass from us. We'll just Uber from the airport to save time.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@@CoryValpo I agree that an Uber from the airport is usually your best bet but it’s always cool to see another option. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@KG-oe8oo]

I wonder why they basically went past Disney Springs and back rather than take the exit before. Also, I didn't realize the bus stop was closer to the Cirque side - I thought it was on the opposite end! I would have been very sad to have to walk all the way to the other end in the Florida heat! LOL!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I wondered the same thing KG! I wasn’t expecting the Lynx hub to be by the Cirque and the Disney resort buses are next to the AMC and Orange garage. The Florida sun is no joke… this is the time of year when I get out and walk early or do sunset and late night walks because between noon and and 5 I’ll either be in a resort or at Typhoon Lagoon! 😃

[@KG-oe8oo]

@@wdwexploreandchill yeah, I thought when I had researched it showed that the bus stop was on the end closer to like earl of Sandwich - I would have been in the completely wrong spot! Was there any shade at all down on the Cirque side? I was thinking of taking the bus to MCO but I'll have to keep an eye on the heat and the rain! LOL!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I don’t think there is much shade over there unfortunately because all we are going to be getting the next few months is heat and rain! 😉😂

[@CordobaTresCulturas]

Hello, I would like to take this bus from the airport to universal, but do you allow suitcases on board?

[@wdwexploreandchill]

They are but if you have a lot it may be hard to handle on the bus because there is really no space to store your luggage so you have to be able to keep a hold of it well. 😉

[@CordobaTresCulturas]

@@wdwexploreandchill thank you so much

[@wdwexploreandchill]

@CordobaTresCulturas Sure, glad I could help!