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We used Quicksilver for our trip in March and have nothing but good things to say about them!!! We'll be driving for our next trip, but will definitely keep Quicksilver in mind for the next time we fly into Orlando!!
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Just got back tonight from an 8 night stay at the Poly. Used quicksilver to and from the airport, great cars, super helpful polite drives, they made the whole transport the luggage and get to the hotel quick thing perfect. Recommend to everyone
We have used Quicksilver six times-recently twice last year. We receive $5 off passporter discount, pay when we arrive at our Hotel, they carry our luggage, provide water, stops for groceries-always on time, professional and courteous-usually depart 21/2hrs from Hotel on your airport departure time.
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Just returned last night from an awesome trip to WDW. Quicksilver was the best!
We were met on arrival - so great to have our luggage taken care of for us. I can't say enough about the timeliness, courtesy & overall great job Quicksilver does for its customers. Last year we used Magical Express & it wasn't very magical - never again. We'll definitely be using Quicksilver for all our needs from now on.
Just got back and Quicksilver was once again top shelf. Thanks to our driver Marcello
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It's been a while I have not checked the boards... Thanks a lot for the nice review. We are glad you had a good expwerience with Quicksilver; we hope to see you back soon.
Just chiming in with my praises for Quicksilver! They picked us up at the airport Monday and drove us to the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal, and drove us back to the airport on Thursday. Both drivers were very prompt, courteous and helpful. Although we reserved a town car, we were pleasantly surprised with rides in Escalades both ways. We felt like we were arriving and departing in style!
I will definitely recommend Quicksilver whenever I can. Every bit of the process, from reservations to payment, was a breeze! Thank you so much!
Just chiming in with my praises for Quicksilver! They picked us up at the airport Monday and drove us to the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal, and drove us back to the airport on Thursday. Both drivers were very prompt, courteous and helpful. Although we reserved a town car, we were pleasantly surprised with rides in Escalades both ways. We felt like we were arriving and departing in style!
I will definitely recommend Quicksilver whenever I can. Every bit of the process, from reservations to payment, was a breeze! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the praises and wanted to say we are very happy you have enjoyed our serices on your last trip. We hope to see you back very soon!
I spoke to Gregory at Quicksilver ,twice this week ,who assisted me in working out the "bugs" in makeing reservations-for some reason ,my reservations did not go through. He promptly contacted me via cell phone right after I emailed about the problem and He walked me through the website to ensure all fields were complete and that the reservations came through-it did!
It's not often, one is able to get ahold of a "Live" PERSON WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMER SERVICE" but, I have always been able to with Quicksilver.
I appreciate there promptness-courtesy-professionalism and genuine care for there customers.
There might be some other means of transportation companies that maybe cheaper but none ,I found, with the same qualities I expect from a great Company like they are-I will continue to refer my friends to Quicksilver
I agree-Gregory is the best! My son went down for Spring Break with 4 friends and as always the drivers were prompt and the communication with Gregory was awesome as usual.
I agree-Gregory is the best! My son went down for Spring Break with 4 friends and as always the drivers were prompt and the communication with Gregory was awesome as usual.
Was just about to ask on the boards who could be recommended to get our group of 10 between MCO and Port Canaveral - noticed the forum sponsor and read on. No need to research or ask further! I've been visiting these boards for a few years and all the recommendations and tips have been bang on. Going to book QuickSilver for our trip in January! Thanks everyone!
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We'll be driving for our next trip, but will definitely keep Quicksilver in mind for the next time we fly into Orlando!!
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