DON’T FORGET: There’s a BIG change coming soon to the transportation services between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World.

If you’re planning to fly to Disney World for your next vacation, this change could very well impact your trip. Make sure you’re prepared before you take off!

It was announced earlier this year that Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer will be merging into one combined service. Both of these transportation services filled the void that was left when Disney’s Magical Express was discontinued in 2022. Both offer transport between your Disney World hotel and the Orlando International Airport (for a fee).

Starting on August 1st, 2023, the two companies will no longer be competing: they will become one new service called Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. This service will continue to provide guests with transportation between the airport and eligible hotels “with enhanced booking capabilities, guaranteed 24/7 service, greater operational efficiencies, and a hassle-free experience.”

The General Manager of Sunshine Flyer said, “As partners, we will be able to bring even more features and benefits to our guests…Whether it is 24/7 service, express options, or a private trip to ease guests’ minds the minute they step off the plane, together, Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine is delivering more to our guests.” Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine will be the only 24-hour shuttle serving both A/B and C Terminals.

If you have a Mears Connect reservation, your reservation will not be impacted and will remain the same. If you have a Sunshine Flyer reservation to travel between July 14th and July 31st, you should receive an email to confirm your travel plans.

If you have any questions about the merger and how it might impact your upcoming reservations, you can call the 24/7 hotline at (407) 423-5566. You can also contact the customer care team listed in your confirmation email or reach out via email during business hours by sending a message to [email protected].

Note that Sunshine Flyer guests arriving and departing in July will continue to take their trip with the Sunshine Flyer. However, if you arrive in July but depart in August, you’ll be transported through Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. The announcement about the merger stated that “all ticketing information including additional tickets, updates to reservations, and cancellations will now operate out of the Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine ticketing portal which you can access here: https://sunshineflyer.com/manage-reservations/.”

We’ll continue to watch for more updates that might affect your upcoming trip, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news!

If you’re traveling to the Orlando Airport soon…we’ve got some bad news.

Are you planning to use the new Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine service? Let us know in the comments.

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