Best way to get from POP to AKL

[blessedby3]

We have an 8 am Boma reservation on our next trip and we are staying at POP. We have always had a vehicle before but are flying this time and Im wondering what our best option is...especially since we have to be there so early. We are a party of 7 with young ones (1,3 and 11) and 4 adults. What will be the best and quickest option to get from POP to AKL?
Thanks

 

[eeyoreandtink]

If you use Disney buses you would need to go to animal kingdom and then get on the bus for the lodge. I would use Uber or the Minnie Van service.

 

[blessedby3]

If you use Disney buses you would need to go to animal kingdom and then get on the bus for the lodge. I would use Uber or the Minnie Van service.

I think the Minnie Vans only seat 6. We have 7 including 2 that need car seats. I have never used an uber before. Is that an easy thing to navigate and how far ahead do you have to request one? And would anyone know the approximate cost?

 

[SarahC97]

Some Uber XL or SUV's can hold 7, but the driver can decline the ride if they feel like you won't fit. You may have to end up getting two Ubers. It's easy to research to find out cost and set up on your smartphone.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

I think the Minnie Vans only seat 6. We have 7 including 2 that need car seats. I have never used an uber before. Is that an easy thing to navigate and how far ahead do you have to request one? And would anyone know the approximate cost?

2 ubers may be the best way to go. It is simple to use the app and they are usually readily available at Disney. WE usually request as we are heading to our hotel lobby and they are there within 5-10 min. Pop to the Contemporary was about $10 last time we were there, but AKL is much closer.

 

[blessedby3]

Some Uber XL or SUV's can hold 7, but the driver can decline the ride if they feel like you won't fit. You may have to end up getting two Ubers. It's easy to research to find out cost and set up on your smartphone.

Ok thanks

2 ubers may be the best way to go. It is simple to use the app and they are usually readily available at Disney. WE usually request as we are heading to our hotel lobby and they are there within 5-10 min. Pop to the Contemporary was about $10 last time we were there, but AKL is much closer.[/QUOTE
Thanks so much. We don’t mind taking two. We can even split the littles if each Uber only has one car seat.

 

[Karen46]

Uber or Minnie vans really the only least stressful way

 

[happymommy]

Since most Uber or Lyft drivers don't have a car seat, I'd do one Minnie Van and one Uber/Lyft. They only take maybe at most 10 minutes to get to you.

 

[kaytieeldr]

2 ubers may be the best way to go. It is simple to use the app and they are usually readily available at Disney. WE usually request as we are heading to our hotel lobby and they are there within 5-10 min. Pop to the Contemporary was about $10 last time we were there, but AKL is much closer.

Better to not request the rideshare until you are at the pickup point, ready to go. Eliminates the possibility of a no-show charge (recommendation courtesy of the Everything About Über/Lyft thread on the Transportation forum.)

 

[Sue M]

If Check at the Pop concierge desk to see when busses start. It’s pretty easy to take a bus to AK then transfer to AKL bus. It’s under 10 min to get to AKL from AK.
Minnie Van will cost a flat rate of $25? I think. Uber is much cheaper but not sure about car seats.

 

[dansdad]

Minnie Van will cost a flat rate of $25? I think.

They recently changed to a base fee of $15 plus $2.75 - $3.25 per mile based on demand.

 

[Sue M]

They recently changed to a base fee of $15 plus $2.75 - $3.25 per mile based on demand.

Oh good! That sounds somewhat better. It was ridiculous to pay a flat rate even if destination was nearby. It’s still too expensive imo and I wouldn’t use them but for people who want to it’s a better deal.
I know Mears cabs also have taxi vans with car seats too. I’ve used them (pre Uber days) to transfer resorts with our luggage and saw car seats in back.

 

[kaytieeldr]

If Check at the Pop concierge desk to see when busses start

No need. Buses start around 6:30 AM daily.

 

[juniperberry123]

Bus. Long but easy. Just leave time.

 

[iluveeyore]

Agree with the bus...if you got on an AK bus at 7 am, the directions from Pop to AK say 9 minutes. It's about a 5 min or less bus ride to AKL from AK. At the most, buses run every 20 min, so that should leave you plenty of time. And if you get to AKL early, you can take in all the beauty of the lobby and maybe see some animals out early on the savanna!