You can't compare it to the one in DW because it is not run by Disney so don't expect the magic.
We've taken the DisneyLand Express twice this year: the first time it was a nice, clean, large bus that was just fine. It doesn't have the Disney movie playing or whatever, but it's fine (though the driver was rude). The second time was a normal passenger van that had definitely seen better days. We were sure that it was just driving us over to the bus, but um, no. It was fine, we got to our hotel safely, but it certainly was expensive for an uncomfortable ride (the bus and van cost the same amount).
I guarantee this was not thee Disneyland Express. There are imposters that try to take their business - and often succeed. We almost got on an imposter but I just couldn't believe it was the same company. So I grilled the driver until he collapsed and acknowledged that he was not the DLE we were waiting for. AND he was going to charge us MORE money than DLE....AND it smelled like cigarettes on the inside. I always say, if it doesn't "wow" you when it pulls up, don't get on.The second time was a normal passenger van that had definitely seen better days.
I guarantee this was not thee Disneyland Express. There are imposters that try to take their business - and often succeed. We almost got on an imposter but I just couldn't believe it was the same company. So I grilled the driver until he collapsed and acknowledged that he was not the DLE we were waiting for. AND he was going to charge us MORE money than DLE....AND it smelled like cigarettes on the inside. I always say, if it doesn't "wow" you when it pulls up, don't get on.
The problem is in the naming. Every post in this thread has referred to "Disneyland Express"...... Disneyland Express IS the nasty imposter shuttle van company.
The clean cushy painted buses are the Disneyland RESORT Express. They are operated by Grayline Charters.
Thanks everyone. I read the link in the earlier post , what has everyones' experience been as far as onsite /offsite ? I was looking to stay offsite to save some dough, but I would love to get in on the TTMM and the other early hours.
If you get a 3 days hopper you will get one MM(Magic Morning). MM is on Tue, Thur, Sat and Sun. So depending when you go and how many days you may not gain more staying onsite. The other onsite or package benefits are nice, but in a sense you will pay $100 or more per day for them.
Offsite you can stay closer and it will be 1/2 to 1/3 as much.
This and more tips are covered in the thread I posted a link to earlier.
DLR Guide for WDW Vets