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Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer Merging Transportation Services from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Former competitors Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer have announced that they will be merging their complementary services into one entity, Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine, offering transportation from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World. Following the termination of Disney’s Magical Express service, Mears stepped up with Mears Connect to meet transportation demands. Mears Connect … Read more

Walt Disney World Railroad Testing, New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Outfits, Mears Connect Express Changes, Walt’s Plane Uncovered, and More: Daily Recap (2/1/22)

February 1, 2022 Rebecca Davis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Mears Connect Removes 20-Minute Express Service Departure Guarantee from Website

February 1, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Even though Mears Connect only began transporting guests between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World’s resort hotels a month ago, changes are already occurring with the service. Mears has removed a guarantee from their website that promised they “will have you on your way to your resort within 20 minutes of your check-in to … Read more

Guests Still Receiving Disney’s Magical Express Emails With Broken Link

January 12, 2022January 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Magical Express has officially ended service to and from the Orlando International Airport. The buses are now being converted to Mears Connect, a non-complimentary replacement service, although the transition hasn’t been too smooth. Guests with upcoming resort stays at Walt Disney World are still receiving emails that advertise Disney’s Magical Express. The “Here’s How” … Read more

Mears Connect Raises Price of Express Service to $250

January 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Mears Connect has replaced Disney’s Magical Express with service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Only the day after Disney’s Magical Express completely ended, Mears Connect has raised the price of their express service. Express service — previously known as premium service — promises little to no wait time and was … Read more

Guests Miss Flights Due to Communication Failure Between Walt Disney World and Mears in Waning Days of Magical Express

January 10, 2022January 9, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Mears Connect launched this week as a replacement for Disney’s Magical Express, with service to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Unfortunately, there are still some bugs to work out with the new service. WDWNT reader katzrevival, whose family has been affected by the errors, reported that runDisney participants are … Read more

Tron Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Mears Connect Buses Spotted, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 1/4/2022

January 7, 2022 Madison Skowronski

Royal Greetings! We are roaming around the Seven Seas Lagoon today and we are excited for you to join us. “The magic was calling us” right to Cinderella Castle this morning. Inside of the Emporium, we only found new merchandise for children. Vintage styled shirts to match some the adult sizes. All aboard the Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Magical Express Buses Now Being Quickly Converted To Mears Connect

January 7, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Except for a few return trips through January 10, Disney’s Magical Express is officially no more. Mears Connect is now replacing the airport shuttle service. We saw a Mears Connect bus on Walt Disney World property today and it appeared to be a reworked Magical Express bus. It uses the same blue and white coloring … Read more

PHOTOS: Mears Connect Signs Go Up in Orlando International Airport, Replacing Disney’s Magical Express

December 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Mears has shared photos of Mears Connect signs going up in Orlando International Airport (MCO). Mears Connect will replace Disney’s Magical Express, which is coming to an end this month. Mears Connect will be located where Disney’s Magical Express was on level 1 of Terminal B. It will begin service on January 1, 2022. Mears … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Disney’s Magical Express Signage Begins at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

December 24, 2021 Matthew Soberman

With just days to go until the end of Disney’s Magical Express, signage for the service is already being removed around Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Outside of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the signs have already been replaced with ones for “Airport Shuttle Departures,” referencing the upcharge Mears Connect service that will replace Magical Express. Without … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/4/21): Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Commerical, Sample Itinerary, & Pricing Released; Mears Connect Reservations Available, and More

August 4, 2021 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Reservations Now Available for Mears Connect at Orlando International Airport, Replacing Magical Express Service

August 4, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

As was announced earlier this year, Mears Connect will begin offering bus transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World area hotels on January 1, 2022, after Disney’s Magical Express retires. Reservations are now open at MearsConnect.com. There are two service options: Standard and Premium. The Standard level of service is … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/28/21): Commercial Debuts for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Orange County Florida Plan May Allow Disney World to Remove Masks, Reservations Delayed for Mears Replacement of Magical Express, and More

May 28, 2021 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, May 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Reservation Window Delayed for “Mears Connect” Replacement of Disney’s Magical Express

May 28, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Magical Express, providing transport to and from Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport, will be ending service in January 2022. Mears will replace the service with “Mears Connect” in that same month. Originally, the Mears website stated guests would be able to make reservations for Mears Connect starting in May 2021. It now … Read more