caveat lector 181 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Has anyone actually purchased the Sun Pass mini for annual trips to Fort?From reading their site, it appears there is a small discount for using it. However, the most attractive part for me seems to be the elimination of stopping at the toll booths and paying cash. Definitely make pulling my TT just a tad better.Am I overstating the "convenience factor" improvement?Is there a way to use the Sun Pass Mini, and not have to stick it on the window. Not sure i want that thing on my windshield the other 11 months of the year to remind me constantly that I'm not at Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Has anyone actually purchased the Sun Pass mini for annual trips to Fort?From reading their site, it appears there is a small discount for using it. However, the most attractive part for me seems to be the elimination of stopping at the toll booths and paying cash. Definitely make pulling my TT just a tad better.Am I overstating the "convenience factor" improvement?Is there a way to use the Sun Pass Mini, and not have to stick it on the window. Not sure i want that thing on my windshield the other 11 months of the year to remind me constantly that I'm not at Disney.We bought the mini. Love it!!! Unfortunately, it must be stuck to the window in order for the transponders to read it!!No you are NOT overstating the convenience factor!!There have been times when we've passed the cash lanes and they were 20 cars deep and we wizzed on by!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not quite the same thing, but we have EZ Pass here in NH, which is good all the way down 95 and now up to ME too.Some states give discounts, but we got it pretty much just for the convenience factor - especially in the states with high speed/express lanes where you just drive right through and don't slow down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 We have the regular one in the MH and it works great even with the toad. I also have one for the Illinois toll roads and it works in IL, IN, OH, NY, WV and a several other East coast states. Once you set up your account it adds funds at the the amount you determine when you reach a set low threshold. We love them. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I have a mini, its been on my windshield for 5 yrs or so and I don't even notice it. It's mounted behind the mirror so its not even visible without looking for it. As Carol said it is really a convenience and you don't need to keep a lot of money in the account. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks folks. Your personal experiences have cemented what i assumed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Edward has talked about doing this as well and I was a naysayer. I guess I have to say, he knew what would be best...this one time anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeymouse1 25 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Weve got one too and it is nice to slide right threw the toall booths and not have to fumble around for cash or change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Soon there will be nomore stop and pay toll booths on FL turnpike. They have already stoped them here in SO fl and the system is working North Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheLug 10 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Yeah they are doing the pay by License Plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 We have the transferable SunPass as well... Keep it in the MH on the way down and back home, and just move it to the tow car while the MH is parked. I love not having to squeeze through the toll booths and having to stop and start all the time. Since we take 417 around Orlando to avoid the I-4 downtown area, there are several toll booths along that route. It was well worth the money and time savings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPSmithSr 2 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 We are from Missouri and bought the mini SunPass. Like others, it is hidden behind the rear-view mirror, at least hidden to me. I keep a low balance in the SunPass account and when I do my online Fort Wilderness registration I also go to the SunPass web site and use a credit card to add money to that account. The SunPass web site has a Toll Calculator where you can determine how much money you need to add. It also shows your discount. As example, going from I-75 to Hwy 429 normally cost $7.50 but with the SunPass it cost $6.00. As you and other have mentioned, the real benefit is the No-Stop lanes. If you take Hwy 429 down to the west entrance into Disney, you don’t even need to slow down going through the booth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DebbieT11 5 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 LOL... we have the mini. It stays in the motorhome. When TheBigGuy accidentally blew through a toll stop one time, he was absolutely mortified.... had me on the cell phone calling all the numbers I could find to tell them we'd mail the money, or whatever - he was convinced that the police would be stopping him momentarily.... it was a hoot. I finally reached someone and asked what did I need to do, and she asked if we had Florida plates.... I told her no, and she said "don't worry about it at all". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sensei 18 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I opted for the portable version since I wanted to use it in all my vehicles. Worked great in the MH and truck on recent trips to Jetty Park. It's real nice on the 417 and 528 not having to go through the toll booths.Even though I hate toll roads, I was looking for the easiest way to manage them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah they are doing the pay by License Plate.Yeah, they do that....just run through the toll booth with a broken sun pass and they will find you and charge you the toll anyway. :rofl3:Seriously, we have the portable one (the other two portable one I bought died, I have the original portable) and the mini. Both are real time savers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yacht45tx 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I just looked at the Sun Pass web site. How much would I need load into my account for a trip coming from I-75 to Disney, I come in at the Western Way gate, and my return trip? I'm planning a trip in November. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I just looked at the Sun Pass web site. How much would I need load into my account for a trip coming from I-75 to Disney, I come in at the Western Way gate, and my return trip? I'm planning a trip in November.I would think twenty five one way would be more than enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 With 3 axles, I think it's $10 each way. I set mine to add 20 every time the balance drops below 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Coming from I-75 it cost me $6.00 on the Turnpike and $2.25 on 429 with 4 axles, MH and toad one way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 We have the transferable SunPass as well... Keep it in the MH on the way down and back home, and just move it to the tow car while the MH is parked. I love not having to squeeze through the toll booths and having to stop and start all the time.Since we take 417 around Orlando to avoid the I-4 downtown area, there are several toll booths along that route. It was well worth the money and time savings.I agree about 417!!! I came from St. Augustine this last trip and took 417 around, cause you never know if I-4 is gonna be moving or a parking lot!! Also when I actually work down in Orlando, it is on the "OTHER" side of Orlando, so to visit the Mouse, I take 417. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks for all the great advice. I ordered it and have it sitting with my park tickets. How can I go wrong when they credit me the cost of the mini pass to my account. Seems like a great deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelb 3 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 As far as sticking it to the windshield, we just have the corners of the sticker peeled off and could probably remove it quite easily (when I originally got it, I had planned on maybe moving it to our car but we never ended up doing that). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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