wendygrace
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- Feb 2, 2007
Anyone have a good promo code for Uber for a first timer?
Can anyone tell me if they Tip Tony Hinds? I've used a DLR driver that had tip included before. I'll assume to tip Tony, but appreciate feedback.
Will Uber take you from MCO and drop you off and pick you up directly at your hotel at Universal? (Cabana Bay)?
Have you called Tony to see about options? He may have something to offer. On my recent trip, Tony had a family conflict the prevented him from driving our return to trip to MCO, so he arranged for another driver in a different van to transport us.Hi Everyone!
Extended family trip to Universal, Cabana Bay, March 21-March 25. We have 11 people coming in on the 21st. Would love to use Tony, but his van only holds 10...
1. Any other recommendations for a group of 11?
2. Anyone used VIP Express Tours?
Any information is helpful! Thanks!!!!
Will Uber take you from MCO and drop you off and pick you up directly at your hotel at Universal? (Cabana Bay)?
@macraven I know I'm quoting a very old post, but I just wanted to say thank you for giving such an in-depth description of your experience! DD10 and I will be traveling alone in June, so safety is definitely a concern . I'm going to have to call Tony to see if he's available for our trip!Hi!
Looks like you received the correct info
We all work like a team and every one here, enjoys helping those with questions
Yes Tony Hinds is a gem!
He started out working for John and Marie in the 90's
I had him once when he was one of their drivers
Years back he started his own company.
Since 1995 I have used all of the major private car companies
Some were very good and a few I did not give a second chance
Found Tony and stayed with him ever since
I'm a female that travels solo for quite a few trips to Orlando each year
When I find a company I feel secure with, I stay with them
It's not that I know everything, but once I am well pleased with a company, i have no need to switch
I'm always glad to share my personal experiences and will always try to support the small businesses in the Orlando area
Tony is cheaper than some of the companies and is on time/prompt
He parks his vehicle inside mco and you have a few steps from the carousel to his car
There are fees to park inside mco and he does not pass this extra charge on to you
Same with toll fees
Both of those extra charges come out of his pocket
He tracks your flight and is aware of early arriving or delays
He or his drivers meets you at the bottom of the escalator with your last name on an iPod
Easy to find your driver
He allows a grocery or any type of stop on the way to your hotel
If you need two stops, he will do so if there is time
If his schedule is open, two stops can be counted on
For picking you up to return to mco, he will arrive early but that is in his time
He will take cc if a person insists
Most customers pay cash or other sources
This man has done more for me than I could expect from a company
Two years ago, I left my glasses at the check out cashier station at Publix
I called him hours later that night to ask if I left my glasses in his car
He checked and they were not there
But very late that night I found out he went back to the two stores to see if I left them at the stores I went in
He found them and drove to my hotel to give them to me
Would not take a tip for his time or gas
Absolutely refused
It was my fault for losing them but he made it his job to backtrack and find them for me
This is another reason I stay with Tony
He is a good honest man
And, he treats all his fares the same way
To comment on the question before mine, he charges I think $60 for one way only trip but charges $100 for round trip
Port and Sanford rates are higher
I get nothing from Tony for telling others about him
I pay the same $100 for my rt fares as all others do
I just like to share my experiences and help answer questions about his service as it can be scary hiring a driver when you know nothing about them
Look around and do check out car companies
There are a few I would trust and use if Tony was booked up and had no openings
What pleases me might not please others
I don't bash any of the companies in Orlando unless there are safety or security issues