Disney's Magical Express Welcome Center Now Located in Terminal *B* - The DIS Discussion Forums

Chip 'n Dale Express · 08-20-2006, 10:03 AM

Okay folks, it's OFFICIAL!

The DME Welcome Center is now located at Terminal B, Level 1.

Will there be signs?
No. Orlando International Airport will not allow for signs.

Will there be Cast Members?
Yes. There will be cast members in the old area to direct guests to the new area.

Lewisc · 08-27-2006, 10:37 AM

The current DME desk is right below SW baggage claim. Where is the approximate location of the new desk? Should be go directly to level one and then walk or would it be faster to walk on level three to a specific escalator/elevator and then go to level one?

It's a shame Disney can't get signage.

Chip 'n Dale Express · 08-27-2006, 04:13 PM

If you are inside, and looking outside, it will be towards your right, 3/4 of the way down I believe.

Directly below United/Ted, US Airways, and Northwest.

Hugpug · 08-28-2006, 04:44 AM

If I am getting off of American Air which way would I go after exiting shuttle.

IlovePiglet · 08-28-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugpug

If I am getting off of American Air which way would I go after exiting shuttle.

You would go across to Terminal B (must be on level 3 to do this) then proceed to Level 1 and follow to DME Welcome Center.

simba2 · 08-30-2006, 08:56 PM

So if I'm flying SWA, I need to take the elevator to Level 3 and then go to Terminal B (where's that? Do I have to take the monorail?) and then down to 1st level?

goofy4tink · 08-31-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by simba2

So if I'm flying SWA, I need to take the elevator to Level 3 and then go to Terminal B (where's that? Do I have to take the monorail?) and then down to 1st level?

SWA arrives on Side A of the terminal. You will get on the monorail, then when you get off the monorail, you will be headed directly for the main terminal. The two sides are plainly marked. You will be on Level 3 at this point. Walk over to Side B, then take the escalator down to level 2 (baggage claim) and then I take the elevator down to Level 1, ground transportation. But, this is only for after Oct 3...until then DME is on Side A.

The airport is roughly in the shape of an X, but on it's side. The top side would be side A, the bottom side would be side B, but they are joined completely in the middle of the X by the main terminal. Each arm of the X has a bunch of gates on it.

nja33 · 09-01-2006, 09:45 PM

Found this link for anyone who may be confused about where to go. It's got a few different views of the layout of MCO and also one which says which airlines land on which side.

goofy4tink · 09-02-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nja33

Found this link for anyone who may be confused about where to go. It's got a few different views of the layout of MCO and also one which says which airlines land on which side.

Thanks for the link....that's going to be very helpful to a lot of people!!!

paults · 09-08-2006, 12:31 PM

ok going on Oct 12, flying SW . do I still go down to baggage claim (getting my own bags) on A-side then go over to DME on B-side or will bags be on B-side baggage claim

goofy4tink · 09-08-2006, 12:47 PM

Your bags will still go to Side A. That was the big issue for us that arrived on Side B...we had to go down to level 2 on Side B if we wanted our luggage, then go back up to level 3 and cross to Side A and then go down to level 1 to get DME. That's the big reason I never claimed my own luggage before getting on the bus. It was way too much hassle. You may want to just let DME get your luggage and take it to the resort for you.

nja33 · 09-08-2006, 02:52 PM

For anyone still worried about where they're going once off the plane, the new Magical Express packets have a map of the 3rd level of the airport. They even show the path you'll take depending on where you get off the plane.

Donald - my hero · 09-10-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nja33

For anyone still worried about where they'd going once off the plane, the new Magical Express packets have a map of the 3rd level of the airport. They even show the path you'll take depending on where you get off the plane.

THIS is GREAT news since I could not make head nor tail of all this info!

Now I just haffa wait for my package to come

goofy4tink · 09-11-2006, 05:56 AM

It does sound confusing when it's just 'words'. However, when you get your DME packet, with the airport info in it, and then get to the airport, it will all be much clearer!! Have no fears. I know that it took me a trip or two before I could actually understand what the heck was going on with the whole Side A and Side B thing!!!

CAJUNWDWFAN · 09-11-2006, 08:54 AM

I guess I'm in the same situation for our trip in November.

We are flying American Airlines which arrives on side "A". We then have to pick up our luggage (we are arriving late) level 2, side A. Then go back up to level 3, side A then cross over to side B to head down to level 1, side B for magical express.

Is that correct?

08-20-2006, 10:03 AM	#1
Chip 'n Dale Express Can't stay put! I met lots of DIS'ers during my purple-panted tenure I'm just fine with being terrific instead Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,255	Disney's Magical Express Welcome Center Now Located in Terminal B Okay folks, it's OFFICIAL! The DME Welcome Center is now located at Terminal B, Level 1. Will there be signs? No. Orlando International Airport will not allow for signs. Will there be Cast Members? Yes. There will be cast members in the old area to direct guests to the new area. __________________ *-Tyler* Transportation Board Moderator Last edited by Chip 'n Dale Express; 10-02-2006 at 09:58 PM.

08-27-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
Chip 'n Dale Express Can't stay put! I met lots of DIS'ers during my purple-panted tenure I'm just fine with being terrific instead Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,255	If you are inside, and looking outside, it will be towards your right, 3/4 of the way down I believe. Directly below United/Ted, US Airways, and Northwest. __________________ *-Tyler* Transportation Board Moderator

08-28-2006, 04:44 AM	#4
Hugpug NUTS FOR DISNEY DREAMS Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 1,695	If I am getting off of American Air which way would I go after exiting shuttle. __________________ HugPug Next Trip When and If a Winful Happens cool1: Have sayed at FW,POLY,CR,CB,ASM,POP,WL,POR,POFQ,Grovesor,Offsite over the years.

08-30-2006, 08:56 PM	#6
simba2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: New England, USA Posts: 657	So if I'm flying SWA, I need to take the elevator to Level 3 and then go to Terminal B (where's that? Do I have to take the monorail?) and then down to 1st level? __________________ 3/1983 off site; 9/1985 off site; 4/1988 off site; 10/1993 off site; 3/1996 off site; 3/1999 ASMo; 11/00 ASMo; 5/01 Poly; Labor Day Weekend '01 Poly; 9/01 ASMo; 10/03 Poly; 5/04 AKL; Thanksgiving 11/04 YC; Christmas '04 GF; 5/05 Pop; 10/05 Swan; Thanksgiving 11/05 Dolphin; 5/06 POR; Poly, WL and Wonder Halloween Cruise 10/06-11/06; Christmas '06 Poly; President's Week 2/07 POR; Thanksgiving 11/07 POR; 4/08 WL; 9/10 POFQ

09-01-2006, 09:45 PM	#8
nja33 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 316	Found this link for anyone who may be confused about where to go. It's got a few different views of the layout of MCO and also one which says which airlines land on which side. __________________ -April 15 Trips and counting

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08-27-2006, 10:37 AM	#2
Lewisc DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 17,605	The current DME desk is right below SW baggage claim. Where is the approximate location of the new desk? Should be go directly to level one and then walk or would it be faster to walk on level three to a specific escalator/elevator and then go to level one? It's a shame Disney can't get signage.

09-08-2006, 12:31 PM	#10
paults HOME IS WHERE BWV IS Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: delaware Posts: 3,119	ok going on Oct 12, flying SW . do I still go down to baggage claim (getting my own bags) on A-side then go over to DME on B-side or will bags be on B-side baggage claim __________________ AAH HOME

09-08-2006, 12:47 PM	#11
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 44,634	Your bags will still go to Side A. That was the big issue for us that arrived on Side B...we had to go down to level 2 on Side B if we wanted our luggage, then go back up to level 3 and cross to Side A and then go down to level 1 to get DME. That's the big reason I never claimed my own luggage before getting on the bus. It was way too much hassle. You may want to just let DME get your luggage and take it to the resort for you. __________________

09-08-2006, 02:52 PM	#12
nja33 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 316	For anyone still worried about where they're going once off the plane, the new Magical Express packets have a map of the 3rd level of the airport. They even show the path you'll take depending on where you get off the plane. __________________ -April 15 Trips and counting Last edited by nja33; 09-10-2006 at 10:47 PM.

09-11-2006, 05:56 AM	#14
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 44,634	It does sound confusing when it's just 'words'. However, when you get your DME packet, with the airport info in it, and then get to the airport, it will all be much clearer!! Have no fears. I know that it took me a trip or two before I could actually understand what the heck was going on with the whole Side A and Side B thing!!! __________________

09-11-2006, 08:54 AM	#15
CAJUNWDWFAN Do or Do Not, There is No Try! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 4,539	I guess I'm in the same situation for our trip in November. We are flying American Airlines which arrives on side "A". We then have to pick up our luggage (we are arriving late) level 2, side A. Then go back up to level 3, side A then cross over to side B to head down to level 1, side B for magical express. Is that correct? __________________ Disney Trips: (16 Trips and Counting!) Beach Club Dec.-2009 (Stone Harbor Club!) Polynesian Resort April-2009 (Honeymoon!) Coronado Springs May-2003, Nov.-2006, June-2008, April-2012 Wilderness Lodge Dec.-2005, Oct.-2011 Port Orleans 1994, Port Orleans Riverside Oct.-2007 Numerous trips as a kid to (Contemporary/Polynesian) (1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987)

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