When I heard the Magical Express was no more I thought, oh no, how will we get to our Walt Disney World resort hotel now? I mean, yes, there's Lyft and Uber, but you never know if you'll get a ride quickly. Plus sometimes the lines to get one can be long. The Magical Express was nice because it was included in the price and easy to use.
I heard about The Sunshine Flyer though social media and it seemed like a wonderful service. The buses are designed to look like 1920 trains and the prices aren't horrible. (Kids travel FREE until September 5th! Adults cost $16 for one way or $32 for round trip) So I booked us tickets to take us to the Galactic Starcruiser (it was incredibly easy to do. I just put in my flight info) and pick us up from Port Orleans Riverside. (They arrive 3 hours prior to your flight.)
I had read reviews and some people had stated it was tough to figure out where to go to catch The Sunshine Flyer buses but I disagree. I saw this sign:
Plus there was a man with a Sunshine Flyer sign directing where to go. If you've ever used the Magical Express, it's on the opposite end of the airport from that.
We checked in here and only waited about 10 minutes for our bus.
There are larger buses:
And smaller ones. We were on the smaller one.
A conductor came on to welcome us.
They play old cartoons and questions pop up on train history.
The bus was clean and comfortable!
Natalie was able to do her makeup as the ride was smooth.
You will make multiple stops at other resorts but they don't take long.
We arrived at our destination promptly!
Pick up was just as easy. They were actually 10 minutes early. We were in a larger bus this time.
Again the bus was clean and Cinderella was playing on the screens that time.
Everyone was friendly and we'd certainly use The Sunshine Flyer again. If you're looking for transportation to and from any of the Disney resorts, go with them. Their service starts at 4AM and they service flights from 7AM. The last bus leaving the airport is 11PM.
Have you used The Sunshine Flyer before and if not, will you give them a try?
You can learn more info about The Sunshine Flyer at the following:
When we go in February we will possibly use them!
ReplyDeleteI've heard from others that Sunshine is a great form of transportation. Since we live about an hour from Mickey's house, we don't have to use transportation, so I haven't actually used it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of it. I'm super disappointed the Magical Express hasn't come back. Disney is expensive as it is, so that was a nice perk. I'll have to keep the Sunshine Flyer in mind if we can ever afford to go again!
ReplyDeleteI’m surely gonna take note about Sunshine Flyer as our transportation when we go to Disney next year! Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteI have some family members going to Disney World this month. The Sunshine Flyer sounds like a great idea for them.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there was such a thing! I have been wanting to take my family to Walk Disney World forever. Saving for when we finally make that trip. Crossing fingers early next year!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that they have buses. So many shuttles had shut done in other places.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this before! Great option for transportation! My girls are dying to go to Disney and they LOVE buses!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great transportation option. It is great that it isn't overpriced as a trip to Disney is already expensive.
ReplyDeleteThe seating on these shuttles look so comfortable and roomy!
ReplyDeleteI will keep this service in mind for when I book travel to Disney. I'm hoping to go in a few years before my little one graduates from high school.
ReplyDeleteAll signed up for January! They extended their sale
ReplyDeletegreat review. the next time I visit walt disney world I would consider using them.
ReplyDeleteWe will have to try this the next time we travel to Disney World! I have always heard good things about them and glad to see the reviews are true and good!
ReplyDeleteLiving in Central Florida myself, I haven't had to get transportation from the airport to a Disney Resort; however, if I did, I would definitely use this service. They sound great!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to know there is another option since they got rid of one.
ReplyDeleteI can get confused at Disney on the best transportation options available. The Sunshine Flyer sounds like something we need to check out. Stephanie
ReplyDeleteThat is the only way to travel to basically any destination in Orlando. The buses are the best.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it would be a great ride. I love transportation like this. I would certainly go on this bus for travel.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to send this to my daughter. She's started planning her trip back to Disney already.
ReplyDeleteYour firsthand account and recommendations will definitely help me plan our travel arrangements more efficiently and make the most out of our Disney adventure.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like they offer good hours for visiting the park. If we go back I will keep them in mind.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really wonderful and awesome ride! I’m gonna let my kids see this!
ReplyDeleteLooksmlike a great way to travel in the area and love how clean everything looked too! Looks like a great service and hope you guys are having a blast!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great service. I’m still planning on taking my son to Disney one year. I can’t wait.
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