Transportation....

[kcashner]

Originally Posted by NancyIL

There's a self-serving reason for WDW to include complimentary Magical Express transportation from the airport to WDW resorts: they don't want people to rent cars and leave Disney property!

Exactly! No car means that you eat at WDW restaurants and that other area attractions are inaccessible. Having a vehicle at WDW means that you can save tons of money by eating off property, making a grocery stop on the way (just getting milk, juice, and cereal will save a bundle!), etc. One day spent at another attraction will lose Disney more money than the bus transportation costs them.

[m4travel]

Originally Posted by SweetMissy

But they charge? If so, that's a bit disappointing considering magical express is included in the price you pay.

We've been cruising with DCL since January 2006 and they've always charged for DCL transport - about the same amount each time, I think ($30-ish?).

Magical Express is free, but getting the guests who fly into Orlando to WDW increases resort traffic/revenue vs non-Disney hotels, eh?