Another Magical Express question

[2Tiggies]

Hi
It was only the two of us so it made it easier (but still after the long flight and getting the cases up the escalator was tough) i can see people with kids, pushchairs car seats etc finding it easier to collect from the first belt and then letting the second take it to the main terminal.

Not just easier, but depending on how much baggage and how many adults to carry, it may not even be possible to take it yourself. To date I have not managed because DD has her little hand luggage case on wheels but I then have the 2 big cases plus my hand luggage. This year I am packing our cases on inside the other on the outbound if I can so that I can lift it more easily. It isn't the weight, it's the bulk

 

[starrysky]

Not just easier, but depending on how much baggage and how many adults to carry, it may not even be possible to take it yourself. To date I have not managed because DD has her little hand luggage case on wheels but I then have the 2 big cases plus my hand luggage. This year I am packing our cases on inside the other on the outbound if I can so that I can lift it more easily. It isn't the weight, it's the bulk

LOL my poor DH said don't worry dear you just take your small case and bag so off i went only to see poor DH struggle on up the escalator what a little trouper he was once he got to the top whole other story!!!

 

[2Tiggies]

LOL my poor DH said don't worry dear you just take your small case and bag so off i went only to see poor DH struggle on up the escalator what a little trouper he was once he got to the top whole other story!!!

It isn't exactly the widest escalator either - this is the whole problem! While it is tricky but doable to lug two wheeled cases behind/alongside you on an open surface, once you have to manoevre one in front and one behind you on a crowded moving surface, it helps to be a combination of a contortionist and a heavy weightlifter ...

 

[starrysky]

It isn't exactly the widest escalator either - this is the whole problem! While it is tricky but doable to lug two wheeled cases behind/alongside you on an open surface, once you have to manoevre one in front and one behind you on a crowded moving surface, it helps to be a combination of a contortionist and a heavy weightlifter ...

 

[misspickle]

hahaha so funny your poor hubby

 

[starrysky]

Hi all

Ok think maybe 2tiggies already said the the ME desk is on LEVEL 1 B SIDE its all the way at the far end of that level, so if you take the lift down to level 1 B side then turn right and keep going and going and going (probably not that far but it seems to be after a long flight)

You will see the ME desk and the red carpets that take you to the buses.

There are huge signs that tell you what side and level you are on if all else fails ask someone when you are waiting for your bags if they are taking the ME and would they mind if you followed them to the desk.

 

[2Tiggies]

Yes, asking for help is always good. I have a knack of getting "lost" and should probably visit MCO far more regularly. Once you have walked it though, it all makes sense. Anyone who works at the airport will be happy to direct you to wherever you need to be. I recall my DD on one occasion asking someone ... She was exhausted and I had detoured to get something to drink, came back from a different direction and completly lost my bearings. Next thing I hear this wee voice pipe up beside me "Excuse me, could you please tell us where to go? My mum says she could get lost in a paper bag!" This is my DD who does not speak to strangers. She was so tired and fed up because I had already been "lost" at Manchester Airport the day before. It turned out I had gone to the wrong terminal which is why nothing made sense

Anyway, the person she stopped was only too happy to help (albeit amidst his fits of laughter).

 

[2Tiggies]

I just remembered a sticky for ME on the Transport Board. This may be helpful to anyone who still has questions as I noticed there have been several questions about it in the last few weeks.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998788