Vacationers staying overnight at one of the Walt Disney World hotels have several options for traveling between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Disney World. An especially popular choice will cost travelers a little bit extra going forward.
An airport transportation service utilized by many Disney World guests has just raised its prices. Keep reading to learn about this change and why we think it may be temporary. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a new Disney World hotel deal for Disney+ subscribers and a new Disney World ticket type available for this summer.
READ MORE – These Disney World Hotels Get the Same Perks at a Fraction of the Price
Disney World Airport Shuttle Raises Prices
Mears Connect is a bus service providing one-way and round-trip transportation between MCO and all Disney World hotels. The ride on the Mears Connect charter buses or vans is easy to book and simple to navigate at the airport.
Disney World Ride Closure ALERTS, Major Park Changes, Secrets Revealed
Get alerts on closures, park changes, exclusive discounts, and free printables. Trusted by 100,000+ Disney fans & planners.
The price of Mears Connect transport just increased. A message displayed on a banner at the top of the Mears Connect website reads, “Please Be Advised: A 3% Fuel Surcharge Will Be Added to All Reservations Until Further Notice – Thank You.”
With the price increase, a round-trip adult ticket for Mears Connect now costs $34.60, a $1 increase from its previous $33.60 price. A round-trip child ticket for Mears Connect now costs $28.12, an increase of $0.82 from its previous $27.30 price.
READ MORE – Disney World’s Cheapest Hotel is Affordable and Surprisingly Good For the Price
Since the notice on the Mears Connect website specifies the price increase is a fuel surcharge, we suspect Mears is simply feeling the effects of the recent increased gas prices, just like many Americans. This would mean the fuel surcharge may be removed if and when gas prices in the U.S. start to decrease.
Another hint of the surcharge being temporary is that the notice is a banner at the top of the website rather than listed as part of Mears Connect’s itemized pricing on its services page.
Longtime Disney World visitors may remember the days of Disney’s Magical Express, an official transportation service operated by Disney and free to Disney World hotel guests. Disney’s Magical Express was discontinued in 2021, and Mears Connect is the current option that most closely resembles that former service.
Also note, in 2023, Mears Connect merged with the Sunshine Flyer, a short-lived competing service.
New Disney World Hotel and Park Ticket Discounts
Walt Disney World just announced special discounts for guests visiting the theme parks and staying at Disney World hotels this summer. See our separate coverage for all the details on the hotel deal and discounted park ticket.
Guests staying at a Disney World hotel soon may also want to read through our list of hotel refurbishments happening in 2026 and 2027 to see if any upcoming construction projects may affect your stay.
Looking ahead, construction is underway for Disney World’s newest hotel, opening in 2027: Disney Lakeshore Lodge.
Don’t Miss the Latest Disney News
Don’t miss the latest Disneyland and Disney World news from Mickey Visit. Join the FREE Mickey Visit newsletter that over 100k readers receive every single week. Mickey Visit is here to help you save money and experience more during your Disney and Universal vacation. See the Mickey Visit guide to Disneyland and the Mickey Visit guide to Disney World for tips.
