Martin Faynik

Transportation - Orlando to all of Florida

Transportation from both airports, Orlando & Sanford to Disney, Universal, Sea World, Convention Center, Port Canaveral Cruise Ships and all hotels, as well as to Miami, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and all of Florida.

Hello!  My name is Marty.  I have been driving clients, passengers and customers to Disney, Universal and Sea World for over 11 years.  I have been involved in tourism for many years before that.  As the former owner of Florida Vacation Planning, I know almost everything there is to know about visiting the parks and attending conventions or seminars in the Orlando Area.  

"You can book transportation with over a hundred drivers and companies in Orlando - so why pick me?"   

WHAT ABOUT COST?   The farthest hotels in Disney will be about $66.  The closet hotels will be about $49.  Universal is $49.  International drive and Sea World area is between $35 and $45.  Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral  (cruise ships and hotels) is $114.00.  My rates are pretty much the same as everyone else, a little higher maybe than those trying to lure you with nothing but low rates.  A little lower than those wearing suit coats and driving limousines.  Credit cards - sure!  I take them all. Going out of town, call me for rates. 

WHAT ABOUT SHUTTLES?  There are a few hotels near the airport that offer a free shuttle.  These are within 2 miles of the airport.  Typical paid shuttle service will only make sense if you are a party of 1 or maybe a party of 2  (going to the furthest hotels at Disney, a party of 3 costs about the same as me). In fact, the Shuttle company uses me to back them up almost daily when they run out of shuttles.  Service is $22 per person one way.  Trust me when I tell you that I have seen people wait in line up to 20 minutes to buy there shuttle ticket , and then wait up to an hour to board the bus.  Once you're on the bus, they stop at up to 5 hotels.  If you are the last stop, you will be driving up to an hour.  That's a possible total of 2 hours and twenty minutes, after you have been flying a number of hours and maybe up at 3 am that morning to get to the airport on time.  With me, we leave immediately, drive 20 minutes to International drive, Sea World or Universal Studios, and 30 minutes to Disney.  Simple, easy, fun.

WHAT ABOUT DISNEY MAGICAL EXPRESS?  Disney started the Express in May 2005.  Most of the horror stories were in the early days (lost luggage, luggage not arriving until midnight, luggage never showing up, missed flights because of buses way behind schedule, etc).  Disney does not manage the service.  It is owned and operated by Mears Transportation.  I have read that it is public transportation and you are herded like cattle with the last standing for over an hour while the bus makes 5 stops.  I have also read that it is wonderful service.  It is what it is . . . . free rides to Disney exclusive hotels on a 45 passenger bus with people waiting until the bus is filled.  Your luggage does not come with you - it arrives later.  The ride takes 30 minutes to Disney.  Stopping at up to 5 hotels adds another 30 minutes.  The waiting in line (I am told by my clients who have used it in the past) can take up to 45 minutes.  If you plan on using the Magical Express but would like me to take you to the parks (Universal Sea World, Shopping, etc), fantastic.

GREAT SUGGESTION!  Bottled water at the parks is $4.00.  Cokes are $3.75. 

(You can still get a gallon of gas for $3.89 as of July 27, 2008 - I'll never understand that). 

I highly recommend that we stop on the way for you to get bottled water, snacks, beer, soda, etc.  Your room will probably have a mini refrigerator already stocked with goodies (sodas, chips and candy).  But, when you have the munchies at 1 am, do you really want to spend $5 for a bag of M & M's or potato chips?

ANOTHER GREAT IDEA:  Buy a soft side cooler that folds up at home before you leave and pack it in your suitcase.

Also, unless you don't mind spending up to $18 per person for breakfast, you might want to get a box of cheerios, a gallon of milk, skippy peanut butter, grape jelly, a loaf of bread and a dozen donuts.  If you don't have a refrigerator in your room, you can get a cooler for $3.99.  Ice for your room is usually free.  Breakfast in your room will be quick (half of you can shower while half of you eat) and cheap (cost each morning might average $3 instead of $100).

Stopping for these snacks is at no charge - My Pleasure!

If you are staying at a villa, condo or house and want to get more than snacks (fruits, vegetables, deli, bacon, eggs, sausage, etc), we can stop at a full super market grocery store.  The charge is minimal ($2.25 for every 5 minutes waiting time). 

MISC  I carry two car seats and 2 booster seats. If your little one

is under 4 years old, Florida law requires a car seat.  Ages 4 and 5 need to be in a booster. 

If your flight is late, no problem.  That's why I have a computer in the van.  

I will monitor your flight and adjust accordingly. 

There is no extra charge for late flights.  

THE SMALL PRINT:  I have a 2 hour cancellation policy.   

Just Kidding!    

I have a 2 hour cancellation policy.  No charge if you need to cancel and give me at least a 2 hour notice.  All money will be refunded in full for the unused portion of your transportation.

Well, that's about it.  Simple, easy, fun - just good old fashion service with a smile!  I want to pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel.  I want to take you from Disney to Universal and Sea World - and bring you back each night.  And I want to take you back to the airport at the end of your trip.

WANT MORE INFORMATION, get a price quote, or advice on a hotel? You can E-Mail me, I'll be notified usually in one minute.  You can call me.  Never been to our airport before, click on my Pictures and I'll hold your hand through a tour of our airport. 

Well, Mickey is waiting to see you, and so am I.  Contact me and let's make friends. 

For more information, contact Martin Faynik:
E-mail: Martin@OrlandoTaxiService.com

Local: 1-407-291-4200