DME question - The DIS Discussion Forums

1GR8DISNEYFAN · 10-03-2012, 10:38 AM

We are trying to plan our last park day. This is our first trip using DME so not sure how long it takes. The day we leave our flight is not until 7:25 p.m out of MCO. About what time will we need to be back tot the resort for DME? Thanks

TDC Nala · 10-03-2012, 10:39 AM

DME will pick you up about 3 hours prior to your flight time, so you will likely get a pickup time about 4 to 4:30.

That is the time the bus leaves the resort...not the time it arrives there. You should plan on being at the bus pickup with your entire party and everything you need to carry on the bus no later than 10 minutes before that time, I use 15 for extra safety.

DizDaD7 · 10-03-2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1GR8DISNEYFAN

We are trying to plan our last park day. This is our first trip using DME so not sure how long it takes. The day we leave our flight is not until 7:25 p.m out of MCO. About what time will we need to be back tot the resort for DME? Thanks

Bus going back k will be leaving approximately 3 hrs prior to the flight

Missytara · 10-03-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1GR8DISNEYFAN

We are trying to plan our last park day. This is our first trip using DME so not sure how long it takes. The day we leave our flight is not until 7:25 p.m out of MCO. About what time will we need to be back tot the resort for DME? Thanks

The ME folks will leave an envelope with your time; domestic flights are normally about three hours plus you need to be at the stop 15 minutes before to start boarding the bus - the time noted is the time the bus leaves the resort.

They schedule on demand, so depending on how busy that day; it may be on the quarter hour or on the hour, so it could be between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm.

Check the envelope when you receive it.

Polydweller · 10-03-2012, 10:52 AM

And don't miss your scheduled time. As Missytara says, it's scheduled on demand. It can easily happen that the next bus won't have room for youb(even it looks empty it's probably picking up people at oter resorts) or the next bus will be too late. In those cases, it's a taxi ride with the cost. Just so you know how it works.

DizDaD7 · 10-03-2012, 11:18 AM

Sry. Hit back button.

dburg30 · 10-03-2012, 11:42 AM

Also if you are using RAC for your luggage to have them checked in so you dont have to drag them to MCO, that has to be done by I think 1pm?? Someone will correct me if that's wrong.. Since you have a later flight time that can get you if you want to check bags.

Missytara · 10-03-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dburg30

Also if you are using RAC for your luggage to have them checked in so you dont have to drag them to MCO, that has to be done by I think 1pm?? Someone will correct me if that's wrong.. Since you have a later flight time that can get you if you want to check bags.

That is correct; the RAC desk is only open from 5 am to 1 pm.

1GR8DISNEYFAN · 10-03-2012, 03:39 PM

Thank you for all the responses. We will only have carry-on luggage. I am planing on checking out of our room early and leaving our bags at the front desk. Is that the best way to do it?

TDC Nala · 10-03-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1GR8DISNEYFAN

Thank you for all the responses. We will only have carry-on luggage. I am planing on checking out of our room early and leaving our bags at the front desk. Is that the best way to do it?

Yes, as long as you allow enough time upon your return to the resort to retrieve the luggage from Bell Services. The bus won't wait for you to retrieve your luggage.

KonaKaiTom · 10-03-2012, 03:43 PM

I'm planning on springing for a cab our last day instead of DME. Due to JetBlue rescheduling our departure from 6pm to 230pm, I didn't want to have to leave the World at 11:00am --- so we are going to check our luggage and have our last morning at MK and then head back to GF and take a cab to the airport -- probably leaving at 12:30pm -- thoughts, suggestions, corrections are appreciated!

Tom

1GR8DISNEYFAN · 10-03-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KonaKaiTom

I'm planning on springing for a cab our last day instead of DME. Due to JetBlue rescheduling our departure from 6pm to 230pm, I didn't want to have to leave the World at 11:00am --- so we are going to check our luggage and have our last morning at MK and then head back to GF and take a cab to the airport -- probably leaving at 12:30pm -- thoughts, suggestions, corrections are appreciated!

Tom

Do you know what the cost of the cab would be back to MCO? I am not crazy about having to leave so early to get to the airport so I might consider this. This may sound like a silly question, but does anyone know which way the afternoon rush hour traffic runs? Heading to the airport will I be going with rush hour traffic or against it?

KonaKaiTom · 10-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1GR8DISNEYFAN

Do you know what the cost of the cab would be back to MCO? I am not crazy about having to leave so early to get to the airport so I might consider this. This may sound like a silly question, but does anyone know which way the afternoon rush hour traffic runs? Heading to the airport will I be going with rush hour traffic or against it?

I'm guessing that at your time of departure you will be in traffic no doubt. I don't think I will be at noon. I believe the cabride is $50-60. Not sure if you have a lot of people if there is a surcharge or not.

TOm

Kimberle · 10-03-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1GR8DISNEYFAN

Do you know what the cost of the cab would be back to MCO? I am not crazy about having to leave so early to get to the airport so I might consider this. This may sound like a silly question, but does anyone know which way the afternoon rush hour traffic runs? Heading to the airport will I be going with rush hour traffic or against it?

The lines at MCO can get very long. I have often found the 3hr pick up time does not leave a lot of extra time at the airport. There can also be traffic on route to the airport. Taking a cab would save you what, 30 minutes?!

jimandami · 10-03-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimberle

The lines at MCO can get very long. I have often found the 3hr pick up time does not leave a lot of extra time at the airport. There can also be traffic on route to the airport. Taking a cab would save you what, 30 minutes?!

I agree with this! We often grumble about the 3 hours, but last weekend, we got to the airport, spent about 15 minutes in the Disney/Universal stores, grabbed a quick bite at McDonald's/Le Petite Bistro, and then had about 15 minutes before boarding...and we honestly didn't even stand in line that long in security!

10-03-2012, 10:38 AM	#1
1GR8DISNEYFAN Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 202	DME question We are trying to plan our last park day. This is our first trip using DME so not sure how long it takes. The day we leave our flight is not until 7:25 p.m out of MCO. About what time will we need to be back tot the resort for DME? Thanks __________________ Always dreaming of my next Disney visit! At least one visit a year to Disneyland since 1964, Disneyland AP holder since 1996, 1989 WDW off site, 2004 Yaght Club, 2006 Poly, 2008 Poly, 2011 Bonnett Creek, 2012 ASMO

10-03-2012, 10:39 AM	#2
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	DME will pick you up about 3 hours prior to your flight time, so you will likely get a pickup time about 4 to 4:30. That is the time the bus leaves the resort...not the time it arrives there. You should plan on being at the bus pickup with your entire party and everything you need to carry on the bus no later than 10 minutes before that time, I use 15 for extra safety. __________________

10-03-2012, 10:52 AM	#5
Polydweller DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,200	And don't miss your scheduled time. As Missytara says, it's scheduled on demand. It can easily happen that the next bus won't have room for youb(even it looks empty it's probably picking up people at oter resorts) or the next bus will be too late. In those cases, it's a taxi ride with the cost. Just so you know how it works. __________________ 21 years staying at the Polynesian! Next Trip: Oct 2013 Polynesian

10-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#6
DizDaD7 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern ,New Jersey Posts: 1,408	Sry. Hit back button. __________________ DW DS9 DD9 1997- Buenavista Hotel/Spa--HoneyMoon--WDW 25thB-day 2000- Allstar Music---Milennium Year!! 2003- Allstar Movies 2006- Off Site/ House 2007- PoP Century 2008- PoP Century 2010- Coronado Springs--->Oct.29-Nov7. 2011- Port Orleans Riverside-->Nov3-Nov11 2012- Boardwalk Villas--->Aug. 21-Sep.1 2013- AKV Jambo/BLT--->Apr5-Apr13.

10-03-2012, 11:42 AM	#7
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Yes, I'm a middle aged guy that loves Disney Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,745	Also if you are using RAC for your luggage to have them checked in so you dont have to drag them to MCO, that has to be done by I think 1pm?? Someone will correct me if that's wrong.. Since you have a later flight time that can get you if you want to check bags. __________________ Join me on 2014 DOPEY 4 race challenge on facebook at Darrell Goes Dopey! Follow me on my garmin connect account also

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

10-03-2012, 03:39 PM	#9
1GR8DISNEYFAN Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 202	Thank you for all the responses. We will only have carry-on luggage. I am planing on checking out of our room early and leaving our bags at the front desk. Is that the best way to do it? __________________ Always dreaming of my next Disney visit! At least one visit a year to Disneyland since 1964, Disneyland AP holder since 1996, 1989 WDW off site, 2004 Yaght Club, 2006 Poly, 2008 Poly, 2011 Bonnett Creek, 2012 ASMO

10-03-2012, 03:43 PM	#11
KonaKaiTom Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 223	I'm planning on springing for a cab our last day instead of DME. Due to JetBlue rescheduling our departure from 6pm to 230pm, I didn't want to have to leave the World at 11:00am --- so we are going to check our luggage and have our last morning at MK and then head back to GF and take a cab to the airport -- probably leaving at 12:30pm -- thoughts, suggestions, corrections are appreciated! Tom __________________ CSR 1997, Dolphin 1997, Swan 1998, FW 2000, BC 2001, YC 2002, POR 2012, GF 2012, OKW 2012 url=http://distickers.com/ticker/][/url]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: