Flying Southwest and using DME upon arrival to Orlando - The DIS Discussion Forums

suebedo · 11-13-2009, 10:58 AM

OK, here is yet another question regarding DME. I would normally do a search to avoid asking a previously asked question but I CANT FIND THE SEARCH BUTTON today. (I think I am losing my mind.)

So I just called reservations at Disney to sign us up for DME. The agent told me that upon arrival in Orlando, I will have to retrieve my bags from baggage claim and take them to the DME counter and check them in there This is because I am flying Southwest ad they are not a participating airline.

But I flew Southwest last time and I SWEAR I don't remember doing this??? Maybe I was just so excited to get to Disney I just don't remember doing it???

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

clkelley · 11-13-2009, 11:05 AM

Upon ARRIVAL at Orlando airport (if before 10pm), EVERYONE has luggage delivery to the resort.

Participating airline only comes into play when you are leaving to go home.

moepanz · 11-13-2009, 11:08 AM

Unless something has changed or you are arriving after 10:00pm (no ME luggage service after 10pm) you should not have to pick up your luggage yourself no matter what airline.(thats what the ME tags are for) I believe it only matters if your airline is participating is upon departure. If your airline is participating you can check your luggage in at hotel when leaving and they check it in for you with airline.

suebedo · 11-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Yeah, I thought she was wrong but she insisted.

goofy4tink · 11-13-2009, 01:51 PM

And yet again, another guest is given the wrong info by a Disney CM!!! I can't believe that after years of DME being in business, there are still CMs who don't know what's right.

Sammy · 11-13-2009, 02:03 PM

Just flew Southwest last week and used DME. We did not have to pick up our bags when we landed. We just headed off to the DME desk and all was well. Our luggage arrived about 4 hours after landing.

On the way home, our flight did not leave MCO until 6 pm, so we stored our bags with luggage services for the day and then picked them up again just prior to DME pick up time. The bus driver loaded the bags for us at the resort, and then unloaded them when we arrived to the airport. We did tip him for the handling. We then had to bring our own bags to the Southwest desk for check in.

It was the very first time we've used DME and I won't hesitate to do it again!

a1tinkfans · 11-13-2009, 06:46 PM

If not AFTER 10pm, you're fine...Be sure to put those YELLOW tags on your luggage.

Have a great trip!!!

kaytieeldr · 11-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy4tink

And yet again, another guest is given the wrong info by a Disney CM!!! I can't believe that after years of DME being in business, there are still CMs who don't know what's right.

We need to make it a practice to encourage Guests getting this unfortunately too common wrong information, to contact Disney with as much detail as possible.

wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

suebedo · 11-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks for all the replies! I thought I was going crazy because I could not remember schleping bags all over the airport!

CarolMN · 11-14-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suebedo

OK, here is yet another question regarding DME. I would normally do a search to avoid asking a previously asked question but I CANT FIND THE SEARCH BUTTON today. (I think I am losing my mind.) .....(snip)....
Any help is appreciated. Thanks

You were not losing your mind. The search button was removed while the boards were undergoing some maintenance. It was restored when the work was completed.

gigi1313 · 11-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suebedo

So I just called reservations at Disney to sign us up for DME. The agent told me that upon arrival in Orlando, I will have to retrieve my bags from baggage claim and take them to the DME counter and check them in there

when are you flying? perhaps because you are calling short notice and will not have the yellow tags in time, you are being instructed to grab your bags? (as opposed to the complete misinformation re: swa being the reason)

RitaFaye94 · 11-14-2009, 09:48 PM

If arriving after 10 pm, are bags held til the next day?

pooch · 11-14-2009, 11:33 PM

at certain resorts (Pop & All-Stars) - SWA IS a participating airline for the trip home!! WOW was that terrific!!!

suebedo · 11-15-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigi1313

when are you flying? perhaps because you are calling short notice and will not have the yellow tags in time, you are being instructed to grab your bags? (as opposed to the complete misinformation re: swa being the reason)

We aren't leaving until 12/12. We should def get our yellow tags prior to that.

11-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
suebedo Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Go Stillers! Posts: 170	Flying Southwest and using DME upon arrival to Orlando OK, here is yet another question regarding DME. I would normally do a search to avoid asking a previously asked question but I CANT FIND THE SEARCH BUTTON today. (I think I am losing my mind.) So I just called reservations at Disney to sign us up for DME. The agent told me that upon arrival in Orlando, I will have to retrieve my bags from baggage claim and take them to the DME counter and check them in there This is because I am flying Southwest ad they are not a participating airline. But I flew Southwest last time and I SWEAR I don't remember doing this??? Maybe I was just so excited to get to Disney I just don't remember doing it??? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

11-13-2009, 11:05 AM	#2
clkelley I squealed really loud!! I got one on my camper too Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 10,633	Upon ARRIVAL at Orlando airport (if before 10pm), EVERYONE has luggage delivery to the resort. Participating airline only comes into play when you are leaving to go home. __________________ Carol MOUSE-KE-T@B 2007 Dutchman T@B Clam Shell #2741; 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.6 V8 2009 - 41 nights camped http://mouseketab.blogspot.com/ Updated 01/04/2010

11-13-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
moepanz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 253	Unless something has changed or you are arriving after 10:00pm (no ME luggage service after 10pm) you should not have to pick up your luggage yourself no matter what airline.(thats what the ME tags are for) I believe it only matters if your airline is participating is upon departure. If your airline is participating you can check your luggage in at hotel when leaving and they check it in for you with airline. __________________ DisMom of 1 + twins 1st trip off site 1992,2nd trip Dolphin 1992,3rd trip Dixie Landings 1996,4th trip CSR 2001,5th trip CRB 2007 (1st family trip) ,6th trip POP 5/5-5/8/08 Me and DS 5 and Grandma Breezy,1 night at POP for MNSSHP 9/16/08 POR 1/27-2/3/09 (2nd family trip), POP 9/17-922/09 DH 40th B-day and Grandma finished Chemo trip (3rd family trip)

11-13-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
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: 31,206	And yet again, another guest is given the wrong info by a Disney CM!!! I can't believe that after years of DME being in business, there are still CMs who don't know what's right. __________________ Diane

11-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
Sammy Suffered from acute Tag Envy We just giggled to ourselves! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Nashua NH, and a teeny tiny corner of OKW Posts: 2,624	Just flew Southwest last week and used DME. We did not have to pick up our bags when we landed. We just headed off to the DME desk and all was well. Our luggage arrived about 4 hours after landing. On the way home, our flight did not leave MCO until 6 pm, so we stored our bags with luggage services for the day and then picked them up again just prior to DME pick up time. The bus driver loaded the bags for us at the resort, and then unloaded them when we arrived to the airport. We did tip him for the handling. We then had to bring our own bags to the Southwest desk for check in. It was the very first time we've used DME and I won't hesitate to do it again! __________________ (Me).....(DH).....(DD)..... (DS).....(DD)......(DGM&GF) 1975, 1979, 1990: Offsite Sept. 2000: Dixie Landings...First-ever family trip with DH and kids! Since then, 8 more wonderful trips: Dolphin, OKW x4, BCV, POP, ASMu Nov. 2009: Poly for 20th Anniversary Trip. Fabulous!

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11-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
suebedo Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Go Stillers! Posts: 170	Yeah, I thought she was wrong but she insisted.

11-13-2009, 06:46 PM	#7
a1tinkfans Spreading Some Pixie Dust Today! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,712	If not AFTER 10pm, you're fine...Be sure to put those YELLOW tags on your luggage. Have a great trip!!! __________________ 15+ off site, Dates we know for sure: 6/93 Dixie Landings, 5/95DL/GF, 5/96DL, 5/97DL, 6/98DL, 6/99POR, 6/00POR, 4/01POR, 6/02POR, 6/03POR, 6/04POR, 8/06POR, 12/06AKL, 8/07POR, 8/08POR, 8/09POR, 6/10 POR, 10/10 Contemp

11-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#9
suebedo Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Go Stillers! Posts: 170	Thanks for all the replies! I thought I was going crazy because I could not remember schleping bags all over the airport!

11-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#12
RitaFaye94 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 103	If arriving after 10 pm, are bags held til the next day? __________________ [center]

11-14-2009, 11:33 PM	#13
pooch I feel so special now!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: enfield, ct Posts: 2,017	and remember at certain resorts (Pop & All-Stars) - SWA IS a participating airline for the trip home!! WOW was that terrific!!! __________________ POOCH 4/84 Off Site, 10/89 CBR, 9/99 DL, 8/06 WL, 9/07 Pop, 9/08 POFQ, 9/09 Pop, 9/10 Pop IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MONORAIL SIGGIE- ALAS, POOR YORICK, YOU EXCEEDED BOARD LIMITS REST IN PEACE

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