I'm perfectly fine with Mears, it's a bargain and virtually identical to the former DME without the Disney branding. I'd only go with private car for a large party in a hurry.
12:49pm on 11/25/25 by
Ali Ababwa
We do Orlando Magical Rides because my mama prefers it. It's more than your pricing, but worth it to us.
12:58pm on 11/25/25 by
utang44
Gear Fusion for the car service recommendation. 30 minutes vs 90 plus to get to your resort. Mears is definitely the visit effective way to go (depending on party size), if you have the patience and time :)
1:07pm on 11/25/25 by
cdlla
Cost, not visit
1:08pm on 11/25/25 by
cdlla
We use gear fusion. Definitely more than Mears but much faster. I do have DD use Mears when it's just her so there's witnesses.
1:08pm on 11/25/25 by
popupcamper
Would you trust gear fusion to help my mom (mid-60s) and my two kids (10,6) to get from MCO to the hotel? I assume it's safe but would love confirmation.
1:30pm on 11/25/25 by
NervousRex
Definitely. My DD didn't trust one person alone but I would definitely trust them personally.
1:34pm on 11/25/25 by
popupcamper
Gear Fusion $85 Aug 2024 for trip YC to MCO. I'm your mom's age & DD30. It was full service lifting all luggage etc. even had a stool if I needed to step into sedan. I did not. We do Mears MCO to hotel because we have time, no hurry, relaxing
1:42pm on 11/25/25 by
Magicalday2011
We've done both a number of times; had a couple bad experiences with Mears so have opted for Gear Fusion while our kids are still young. Some of the drivers and car cleanliness have been meh but it's been nice to have
2:58pm on 11/25/25 by
LaurenInWonderland
Do people not like just using uber or lyft?
3:11pm on 11/25/25 by
tddusina
@tdd, personally no. I'll do it if I have to but I was raised to not get in a stranger's car. I've done Lyft when it's been clear the cat is in disrepair and the driver smells like pot. Not a fan.
3:16pm on 11/25/25 by
popupcamper
Car was in disrepair. I would absolutely let a cat get me home
3:17pm on 11/25/25 by
popupcamper
I use Uber and Lyft. I have also used Mears. Haven't tried a car service yet.
3:24pm on 11/25/25 by
TumbleMonkeys
@pooup. Ha ha ha. I am probably same generation as you. I just don't feel comfortable getting in a stranger's car either. I know the young folks feel differently. Have done it a couple of times with Lyft and it was not pleasant. Last time the
3:34pm on 11/25/25 by
h2olly
driver was borderline rude. Then he stays on speaker phone the WHOLE 30 min ride speaking to his girlfriend. Thought I couldn't understand him but I could and he made a racial slur about this old woman he was driving.
3:36pm on 11/25/25 by
h2olly
@tdd - I will use uber/lyft for myself when I arrive in Orlando a few days before them. It makes me nervous to let an uber/lyft driver take my kid around. Personally, I don't see it as an option when I have my kids with me.
3:37pm on 11/25/25 by
NervousRex
Not trying to be difficult, but aren't the car service drivers strangers, too? Or is it less of a concern because of screening etc?
3:40pm on 11/25/25 by
TumbleMonkeys
I think it's less of a concern because you know they've been vetted when they're employed by the car service. That's how my mama sees it anyhow.
3:42pm on 11/25/25 by
utang44
Have always done Mears, but had a horrible experience last trip (think 2 hour wait). They reimbursed that half of the trip, but I think we'll Uber next time. Time means a lot once you touch down.
3:57pm on 11/25/25 by
kmduke12
Also it's a company car. And someone talked to them before they left the lot. Whereas rando smoked out before he got in his car that hasn't been inspected in years.
3:58pm on 11/25/25 by
popupcamper
We use Uber and Lyft MCO to WDW or UR exclusively now. We always get XL or Black and cars are always nice.
4:06pm on 11/25/25 by
touringmom
Yeah, it's interesting, all my Ubers in Orlando have been nice, but the one time I did a Lyft, the car was tiny and dirty, so now I do whatever the upcharge Lyft is. Fingers crossed, but I've been fine in the standard Ubers around MCO/Disney.
4:11pm on 11/25/25 by
TumbleMonkeys
We got an Uber from Uni to Disney. Sketchy looking mini van that overheated on the highway. It was clear it happened often. I'd think twice before getting an Uber again.
5:09pm on 11/25/25 by
WendyMarie
I really like using Uber but we need car seats so that's out
5:27pm on 11/25/25 by
LaurenInWonderland