ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Guests can now get from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World in themed style.
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Transportation Management Services announced The Sunshine Flyer on Monday. It will begin service on Feb. 1 to all Walt Disney World resort destinations.
The themed motorcoach bus experience transports guests from OIA to Disney World, offering a convenient and cost-effective way to get to the resort, according to a news release.
The Sunshine Flyer’s buses are late-model, premium motorcoaches, the news release states. They have themes that center around old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines.
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From the bus designs to staff dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers, the motorcoaches will serve as a time machine and offer a glimpse into 1920s rail travel, the company said.
“We’re incredibly excited to launch The Sunshine Flyer and give Disney guests the chance to kickstart their vacation with a fun, unique travel experience,” Frank Sherman, CEO of Transportation Management Services said in a news release. “Everyone knows the magic of Disney once they’re inside the park gates. But, through The Sunshine Flyer, we’re able to give guests the chance to start their vacation from the minute they step off the plane, and turn what used to be a procedural drive into the beginning of an adventure to remember.”
Transportation Management Services has 25 years of experience as a large events transportation company and has worked with world-class events such as the FIFA World Cup, NBA Finals and PGA Tour tournaments, according to the news release.
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“By combining our storied expertise in mass transportation management with a creative, themed experience, we have the unique opportunity to offer an experience that’s both stress-free and engaging,” Sherman said in the news release. “After all, Disney guests deserve a trip to remember, right from the start. Whether they’re young or old, travelling in a group or solo, we hope The Sunshine Flyer sparks the imagination and excitement of all of our guests from the moment they step on the bus.”
The Sunshine Flyer will donate 50% of all revenue from the first 50,000 passengers during the first 50 days of business to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.
Tickets for the Sunshine Flyer must be booked at least four days ahead of arrival and cost $17 per adult and $12.50 per child each way. Click here for more information.
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