Trying to sort out a sticky situation...

[robynchic]

I'm planning to go to WDW to work for a few days over spring break. Unfortunately, I can't go with someone older than 25, so renting a car would be pretty pricey for me.

Why can't I just use Magical Express and Disney Transport? Well, I need to get backstage to get my ID. Unless I can magically teleport there, I can't get there without a vehicle.

So I'm kind of stuck. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[ClemsonTigger]

If you keep in touch with some folks currently working where you will be, why not try to set up some travel help with them? If it's only for a week or so of spring break, I'm sure others will help.

Where will you be staying?, possibly some there can coordinate hours with you.

It won't give you the freedom of having your own wheels, but it's only temporary, right?

 

[robynchic]

Right. I only need someone to get me to and from the building that I get my ID. Oh wait...and to work...unless I could get a shift in Epcot or the Studios...

*sighs*

 

[Hakunamatata]

Taxi?

 

[BeachClubVillas]

You only have to be 21 to rent from National. 21 plus an additional fee to rent from Hertz. And 21 with a credit card from Budget.

 

[robynchic]

I know the age requirements. My potential issue is the cost. If I'm only working one or two days, then it cancels out for my vacation. It kind of stinks.

 

[AliciaLuvzDizne]

The lynx bus goes from the TTC to Westclock, and you just have to cross the street to get to DU

 

[barnum42]

The lynx bus goes from the TTC to Westclock, and you just have to cross the street to get to DU

The advantage of local knowledge

I think we have a winning suggestion here :wave:

 

[figmentmom]

The lynx bus goes from the TTC to Westclock, and you just have to cross the street to get to DU

Yep. Maybe not convenient, but far cheaper than renting a car. Where are you staying?

 

[monorailguy01]

If you are in the college program.. Disney has buses for CM's in the program.. and There are also buses for CM's Im not sure where they pick you up. but I know they have buses

 

[AliciaLuvzDizne]

If you are in the college program.. Disney has buses for CM's in the program.. and There are also buses for CM's Im not sure where they pick you up. but I know they have buses

our busses are shuttles from the parking lot to the work locations...
you might be thinking of the lynx bus...which i had suggested already. its a public city bus, so open to everyone.

 

[CleveRocks]

In the OP's case, the problem with DME is in order to use it you have to be named on a reservation at a WDW owned-and-operated resort, AND you have to have a DME reservation as well. You can't just walk up to the bus and ask to get on.

 

[mousermerf]

Silly question...

To get your ID, I assume you need to get to access control over by DU.

Can't you just theorhetically go in the front of MK (you could even take the monorail!), down and out the back side, take the CM shuttle to civilization, and then walk across the parking lot to DU?

I did just realize the problem in my brilliant plan is that you'd be wandering around the utilidors without an ID.

 

[robynchic]

I'm not staying in CP housing, so no CP transportation for me

I'm hoping that my cousin can spend a day with me. She's recently come across some major medical issues, and I thought that spending a day in Disney World might be relaxing for her (the medical issues shouldn't be too restrictive with going to WDW). I've IM'd her, offering her to stay where ever I am for a night (I'm hoping Beach Club villas), I'd give her tickets and pay for dinner. She lives in Melbourne, so I'm thinking that if she takes me up on the offer, maybe I can get a ride to DU.

 

[AliciaLuvzDizne]

Post #7 suggested the LYNX bus
post #8 said it was a great idea...

it is not CP transportation. its public transportation and will probably cost you a dollar
*shrug*