2 Magic Express questions.

[Sydnoahmom]

We have never used DME to the resort, only at end of trip back to airport. My questions:
1. When will our tags arrive? We leave Dec 7
2. Where do we go once we land at MCO?

Thanks!

 

[aokeefe]

Tags usually arrive about a month before you leave. Remember if you arrive after 10:00 pm- you are responsible for getting your own luggage.
Signs are displayed throughout the airport directing you to Magical Express.

 

[_19disnA]

See attached map, there is also good information on the Disney website about the location of Magical Express. We used it for the first time earlier this year and the signage was rather spotty. It is at the FAR end of level 1 and takes a while to get there once you have arrived.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/airport-transportation-and-check-in/magic-express-orlando/

 

[shoreward]

The boarding area for Magical Express is on the 1st level of the B side, in the main terminal. If your airline is on the A side (Southwest, Frontier, JetBlue), you will need to cross over to the B side, while still on the 3rd level of the main terminal. That means making a left turn, after passing the Security lines, and taking the elevator (keep walking, till you see elevators) down to the 1st floor. After exiting on the 1st floor, turn left and head all the way to the end, passing all of the car rental counters. Your Magic Bands will check you in, so make sure to either be wearing them or have them handy, for easy check-in. Your confirmation letter will also work, but MBs are easier, IMO. If you need to collect bags, you will still have to cross over on the 3rd level, if you are on the A side, in order to get to the Magical Express area.

 

[Fangorn]

The directions for getting to the DME location at MCO, including the above map, will be included with your yellow DME tags.

If you have not received your tags 3 weeks before your trip, call DME directly at 866 599-0951. They'll make sure you get a set. FYI- you will only get 1 tag per person. If you need more than that, call DME (above number) and ask for more.

DO NOT call the Disney reservation number with any DME-related matter. The CMs at the call center will not be able to actually help you and more often than not, will give you incorrect information. Always call DME directly.

Steve

 

[seashoreCM]

As of August, some airport signage along the main terminal building B side listed Magical Express. But I did not see any DME references along the A side.

Contrasted with ca 10 years ago when DME was invented when there was apparently an airport policy not to have DME signage or white gloved CMs about the airport directing guests to DME.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Contrasted with ca 10 years ago when DME was invented

Fourteen years, five months, about 21 days...

policy not to have DME signage or white gloved CMs about the airport directing guests to DME.

When Magical Express started, there absolutely were white-gloved CMs directing arriving passengers. They were gone by September, but there was always signage.

 

[AngiTN]

As of August, some airport signage along the main terminal building B side listed Magical Express. But I did not see any DME references along the A side.

I've arrived to MCO on Delta, Southwest and American. There is a sign for where to go for ME at the end of every single gate I've come in on. A and B sides. It's about poster sized I'd guess, and has the ME logo on it and says "located on 1st level, Terminal B" or something to that effect

 

[JCornell]

The most important thing to remember is that it's on the B side and on the first floor, (2 flights down). A and B sides are clearly marked. If you come in on the Hyatt end (gates 70-129), it's on the left and on the other end (1-59), it's on the right. There are escalators and elevators. Once you are on level 1, walk with the car rental desks on your right and you'll be going in the correct direction to Magical Express.

 

[clippers6]

Follow the signs that say Ground Transportation.