Disney Will Begin Transportation From Airport

[CarolA]

Personally I don't really care what the airlines like. Even the peak times on the MCO website are waits of an hour and in numerous flights I have never waited more then a few minutes. So... I normally arrive an hour in advance.

 

[Lewisc]

Personally I don't really care what the airlines like. Even the peak times on the MCO website are waits of an hour and in numerous flights I have never waited more then a few minutes. So... I normally arrive an hour in advance.

That may work for you but Disney may get some complaints from the airport and/or airlines if they completely ignore the 2 hour rule for the thousands of guests they'll be transporting. It also gives them some leeway if a bus breaks down or there are accident delays. Some guests won't have any trouble getting a later flight but others may be flying to a destination with only one or two flights a day or where the flights are generally overbooked.

I agree with you, if you arrange your own transportation you can cut the times a lot closer.

 

[pumpkinboy]

Oh shoot, I just read in the FAQ that the motorcoaches will be wheelchair accessible. There goes my theory that they would continue to use the Mears wheelchair vans for wheelchair and ECV guests. We may not use the service after all.
It also says that Delta (including Song) is one of the preferred carriers. I wonder if Delta Connection, such as ComAir and Chatauqua is also included.
Carol

Yeah, I saw that about the wheelchair equipped coached too Carol. Previously with Mears, we'd get the wheelchair van with personal chauffeur. But then again, it really doesn't matter to me whether we're in a van or a bus, as long as they get us there comfortably and safely, and get us our luggage. I imagine the buses will be a bit more comfortable than the wheelchair vans anyway.

As for departure times, we are good doobies and always arrive at the airport 2 hours ahead, whether using a rental car, towncar or Mears. So we'd be heading out of the resort 2 3/4 hours ahead of our flight time anyway, so no biggie.

And I believe that if you have a Delta ticket, that you will be fine on any of the Delta Connection carriers. You may want to check that, but I suspect you'll be fine.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Our Town Car pick-up from Pop back to MCO was at 4:45 AM, our flight was about 7 AM. Even that early in the morning on a Sunday we had a decent wait in the security lines. American wants passengers at the airport 90 minutes ahead for domestic flights with checked baggage, so leaving 2 hr. 45 min. before our flight isn't such a big deal. Our flight home WILL NOT be at 7:00 AM next time! LOL I think it is 3:20 PM, so we will still have time to putz around before we have to get on the Magical Express. And view a video? I missed that little point earlier. Hmm... I suppose a video presentation is the exchange for free transport. What do we think the topic of this video might be?

 

[gw_lit]

Hmm... I suppose a video presentation is the exchange for free transport. What do we think the topic of this video might be?

Let's see... on the way from the airport to WDW.... "while you're here, be sure to check out DVC... you can 'own' a place to stay at Disney!"

And on the way back to the airport.... "we hope you had a Magical vacation... and if you didn't get a chance to check out DVC... here's how you can... "

 

[bw2003]

Do you know if the Magical Express applies to Disney Vacation Club resorts?

 

[ganggreen4jc]

I'd like to know how many baggage tags they'll send me. Mrs. GG sometimes needs more than one suitcase and our daughter is beginning to follow in her mother's footsteps!

 

[DebIreland]

This thread is so informative. I'm very relieved to read all about the Magical Express as I wasn't sure if it applied to international visitors or not and I'm really happy that it does. We'll be flying into Orlando from New York (as NY is the first leg of our holiday) and flying out of Orlando into Ireland and I didn't know if the mix of domestic/international flights would be a problem. Looks like we'll be fine. Woohoo!!! And how lovely to be met at Orlando by Disney employees in costume! That means it feels magical instantly! Can't wait.

 

[msehsejim1]

OK here goes....your luggage is going to be handled exactly as if it were going to the DCL...they have that experience and has been done for some time....at 1st. I am sure some confusion and mix ups...but it will placed on luggage vans and then off to the resorts and then your room...the guest are going to be put on buses like the DCL and "supposed to be" decroated and designed for the resorts more than the DCL buses.....May 5th. should be fun to watch.. training is going on now for that day

 

[msehsejim1]

It applies to those who book through the Disney Resvervation Center and Travel agents....as for DVC you would have to check through your Guest Servicce Agents...another confusing issue to deal with

 

[msehsejim1]

I'd like to know how many baggage tags they'll send me. Mrs. GG sometimes needs more than one suitcase and our daughter is beginning to follow in her mother's footsteps!

2 bag tags per person...sounds like you get one and the girls get 5.....

 

[goofy4tink]

I believe that MS will be taking our ME reservations, starting in March. Now, that info may have changed since I read it awhile back. But, as DVC members,we are able to use this perk.

 

[uva185]

While this sounds nice, personally I would prefer to pick my own bags up. I would prefer to limit the number of places my luggage can get lost or delayed.

 

[msehsejim1]

there is a simple solution...take a limo and pay for the privledge

 

[knovak]

Thanks for all of the information. I emailed my travel agent and she claims I don't have to provide her with my flight information to participate in the service. ( I booked that on my own) It didn't make sense to me - so I called Disney and they said of course they need that information or how else would they know my family and our luggage were there?

Not happy with her at all since the beginning. I emailed Disney as well so I can forward the reply to her so she can see it in black and white. I wish I could handle any changes, etc. on my own and avoid her all together.

 

[vossjemi]

Well if your TA did not book your air, then it is likely that is what she is saying, you have to sign up for it on your own? Like you can do it straight through Disney yourself? I don't know. Just wondering aloud.

 

[knovak]

Nope - she booked the Magical Express for me. I just don't think she's up on everything.

 

[the true maleficent]

Will this service be available to DVC members or is it just for packages or such?

 

[msehsejim1]

DVC members must go through their Gest Services...as far as Travel agents go I would tell you this...cancel with your travel agent and book directly with WDW they can handle everything and then when something goes wrong your dealing with Disney and not your travel agent...remember one thing the travel agent owns the res not you...it can be a headache.

 

[knovak]

I emailed Disney and they said my travel agent is wrong - they do need our flight information - as I had thought. They said they can handle adding it to my reservation and that I don't have to go through my agent!

Now I can have so peace of mind knowing my family and our luggage will arrive where we need to be.