Mears Connect, Orlando airport to Disney World
Mears Connect is the shared shuttle from Orlando International Airport to every Disney World hotel. It is $16 one way for ages 10 and up, $13 for ages 3 to 9, and free under 3, plus a 6% fuel surcharge. It runs 24 hours a day, and you can walk up without booking.
Mears Connect Standard shuttle
- Ages 10+
- $16
- Ages 3 to 9
- $13
- Under 3
- Free
- Departs
- 24/7
One way fares. Add 6% fuel surcharge per reservation.
Your party
Total with surcharge$122.96
Your fare
What Mears Connect really costs, surcharge in
| Rider | One way | With surcharge | Round trip, all in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 10 and up | $16 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Ages 3 to 9 | $13 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Under 3 | Free | Free | Free |
| Family of four2 adults, 2 kids 3 to 9 | $58 | $61.48 | $122.96 |
Mears says the fuel surcharge applies until further notice, so it can drop off again. Book on the Mears Connect site to see the exact total before you pay.
Standard vs Express
Standard or Express, the one question to ask
Standard
A shared ride. The coach can stop at other hotels before yours, so a hotel near the end of the route adds time. The fares above are Standard.
Best for budgets and solo travelers
Express
A direct round trip to any Walt Disney World Resort hotel with minimal wait. It costs more, and Mears says it can still be shared when it is busy.
Best for late landings and tired kids
Both are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant, and both have room for strollers and all your luggage.
At the airport
Finding Mears Connect at Orlando International
Either terminal
Mears serves the Main Terminal (A and B) and Terminal C, for arrivals and departures.
Booked ahead
Reserve online before you fly and keep your confirmation handy on your phone for the day you land.
Walking up
No reservation is fine. Same day bookings are made at the reception area on level 1 of Terminals B and C.
Questions on the day? Mears Connect is at (407) 423-5566.
Hotels
Every hotel Mears Connect serves
The 28 Walt Disney World Resort hotels on the Mears list, plus 13 hotels nearby.
Walt Disney World hotels
- All-Star Movies
- All-Star Music
- All-Star Sports
- Animal Kingdom Villas, Jambo House
- Animal Kingdom Villas, Kidani Village
- Art of Animation
- Bay Lake Tower
- Beach Club
- BoardWalk Inn
- BoardWalk Villas
- Boulder Ridge Villas
- Caribbean Beach
- Contemporary
- Copper Creek Villas and Cabins
- Coronado Springs
- Fort Wilderness Cabins
- Fort Wilderness Campsites
- Grand Floridian
- Old Key West
- Polynesian Village
- Pop Century
- Port Orleans French Quarter
- Port Orleans Riverside
- Riviera
- Saratoga Springs
- Villas at Grand Floridian
- Wilderness Lodge
- Yacht Club
Disney Springs and nearby
- DoubleTree Suites Disney Springs
- Drury Plaza Hotel Disney Springs
- Gaylord Palms
- Hilton Buena Vista Palace
- Hilton Lake Buena Vista
- Holiday Inn Disney Springs
- Orlando World Center Marriott
- Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa
- Shades of Green
- Walt Disney World Dolphin
- Walt Disney World Swan
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
The full current list is on the Mears hotels page.
Other ways
Mears Connect vs the other airport rides
| Ride | Price | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mears Connect Standard | $16 adult, $13 child, one way, plus surcharge | Anyone |
| Mears Connect Express | Higher, direct round trip | Anyone at a Disney hotel |
| Minnie Van | $199 plus tax per van, one way | Deluxe, Deluxe Villa and Club Level guests |
| Lyft or Uber | Set by the app at booking | Anyone |
The free Disney airport bus, Magical Express, ended in January 2022. If someone tells you Disney still picks you up for free, that is the old rule.
Mears Connect questions, answered
How much is Mears Connect to Disney World?
Standard shared service is $16 one way for ages 10 and up and $13 for ages 3 to 9, and children under 3 ride free. A 6% fuel surcharge is added to every reservation for now, so a round trip comes to $33.92 for an adult and $27.56 for a child.
Is Mears Connect the same as Disney's Magical Express?
No. Disney's Magical Express, the free airport bus for resort guests, ended in January 2022. Mears Connect is the paid shuttle that took its place, run by Mears Transportation and open to anyone with a reservation.
What hours does Mears Connect run?
Mears Connect runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so a red eye landing or a 6 a.m. flight home is covered.
Where do I find Mears Connect at Orlando airport?
Mears serves both the Main Terminal and Terminal C, for arrivals and departures. You can walk up without a reservation, and same day bookings are made at the reception area on level 1 of Terminals B and C.
What is the difference between Mears Connect Standard and Express?
Standard is a shared ride that may stop at other resorts before yours. Express is a direct round trip to any Walt Disney World Resort hotel with minimal wait, though Mears says it can still be shared at busy times. Express is priced higher than Standard.
Which hotels does Mears Connect serve?
Its list names 28 Walt Disney World Resort hotels, from the All-Stars to the Grand Floridian and the Fort Wilderness campsites, and Mears says Express serves every Walt Disney World Resort hotel. It also serves 13 nearby hotels including the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve, Shades of Green, the Disney Springs hotels and the Gaylord Palms.
Is Mears Connect wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Both the Standard and Express shuttles are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant, and there is room for strollers and luggage.