Mears Connect Services Over 40 Resorts in the Walt Disney World® Area

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World® is exciting, but figuring out transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to your hotel can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Mears Connect offers a comprehensive solution that goes far beyond just Disney-owned resorts.

Today, Mears Connect provides seamless airport transportation to more than 40 resorts in the Walt Disney World area, including Disney Resort hotels, Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, Disney Good Neighbor properties, and even select large off-site resorts.

Let’s break down how extensive this service really is and why it matters for your vacation.

1. All 28 Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

At its core, Mears Connect fully services all 28 Disney Resort hotels, spanning every category:

  • Value Resorts (like Disney’s Pop Century Resort)
  • Moderate Resorts (like Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort)
  • Deluxe Resorts (like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
  • Deluxe Villa Resorts (like Disney’s Riviera Resort)

No matter your budget or style, if you're staying on Disney property, Mears Connect ensures:

  • Reliable airport pickup and drop-off
  • Continuous, 24/7 daily service
  • Easy integration into your Disney vacation experience

This complete coverage makes it the closest modern equivalent to Disney’s former Magical Express. Additionally, Mears Connect offers not only its standard shuttle service but round-trip express shuttle service to all 28 Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. Express shuttle service minimizes your travel time on the vehicle by making your hotel the first stop after leaving the airport and the last stop before heading to the airport. Both Standard and Express services are shared ride services with other guests onboard your vehicle. Express shuttle guests may travel in a motor coach bus or van, and the vehicle may be different for arrival and departure.

2. The 7 Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

Mears Connect doesn’t stop at Disney-owned hotels—it also services the official Disney Springs Resort Area properties. These hotels offer many Disney perks while being independently operated.

The seven serviced hotels include:

  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando
  • Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista
  • Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
  • Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
  • Holiday Inn Orlando
  • Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa
  • Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista and Wyndham Lake Buena Vista

Located just steps from Disney Springs, these hotels are popular for travelers seeking a mix of value and convenience, and Mears Connect ensures they’re just as accessible as Disney resorts.

3. Additional Official Walt Disney World Hotels

Mears Connect also services these additional official Walt Disney World hotels, which are trusted partner properties near Disney property.

These include:

Positioned in the Epcot resort area, these hotels are known for their prime location and upscale amenities. With Mears Connect coverage, guests staying here enjoy the same easy airport transportation as on-site Disney guests.

4. Shades of Green

One of the most unique properties served by Mears Connect is Shades of Green. Located on Disney property, this resort is:

  • An official Armed Forces Recreation Center
  • Exclusively available to eligible military personnel and their families
  • Known for its spacious, deluxe-style accommodations

Although not owned by Disney, it functions very much like an on-site resort, and Mears Connect ensures military families have straightforward, dependable airport transportation.

5. Additional Disney-Area Resorts

Expanding even further, Mears Connect also services major non-Disney resorts in the surrounding area, including:

These large-scale resorts are popular for conventions, large families, and travelers seeking expansive amenities. By including them in its network, Mears Connect extends its reach well beyond Disney’s official hotel ecosystem.

Why This Extensive Coverage Matters

With transportation available to over 40 resorts, Mears Connect offers:

Flexibility

Guests are not limited to Disney-owned hotels to enjoy convenient and low-cost airport transfers.

Consistency

One provider handles transportation across a wide range of accommodations with consistent pricing so guests always know in advance at booking what they are going to pay. No ride share surge pricing surprises or lack of availability by other transportation providers. Mears Connect is always available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with the same low pricing travelers have come to know.

Simplicity

No need to compare multiple shuttle companies or rely on fluctuating rideshare pricing.

Accessibility

Whether you’re a Disney guest, a conference attendee, or a military family, the service is designed to meet your needs. Further, both Mears Connect standard and express services are wheelchair accessible, ADA compliant shuttle transportation services.

Final Thoughts

Mears Connect has evolved into a comprehensive transportation network serving the entire Walt Disney World area. From all 28 Disney Resort hotels to Disney Springs properties, Good Neighbor hotels, Shades of Green, and major nearby resorts, its reach is unmatched.

For travelers looking to simplify their Orlando arrival and departure, Mears Connect offers something invaluable: a single, reliable connection to virtually every major resort destination in the Disney World area.

No matter where you stay, your vacation can begin and end smoothly with Mears Connect.

Staying at a different resort? Mears Luxe black car service is the top choice for many guests staying at one of these high-end Disney area resorts and other resorts outside the Disney area:

Mears Luxe private car service can take you to any resort in and around Orlando, as well as other cities around the country.