DME Packages?

[jill9072]

when we recieve our dme pkgs, does it explain the process on how it works etc. or should i print out the info i get off of this dis board?? I have never flown before and will be having small children with me so i need all the help i can get!!! thanks all.

Jill

 

[seashoreCM]

Full instructions for DME are in the package you receive along with the baggage tags. The package booklet is not a tutorial on airports and boarding planes in general.

Except for optionally using the yellow baggage tags and skipping the baggage carousel, the plane ride down is the same as without DME. Once in awhile someone does not get his DME package in time and then the plane ride down is also the same as without DME. These folks would still go to the DME welcoming area instead of to the taxi stand.

Returning home, for some airlines the entire DME process including the plane ride is the same as using other transportation services including reserving and being punctual for your scheduled ride to the airport. For a few airlines and during certain hours, DME guests may check baggage for the flight at the resort when checking out of the room even when there are a few more hours to enjoy the parks.

DME may be used with any Disney vacation package or Disney hotel reservation. (Notable exceptions: guests staying at Swan, Dolphin, Bonnet Creek, Shades of Green, hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd., and also guests using airports other than MCO). DME requires an advance reservation

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/magicx.htm

 

[goofy4tink]

when we recieve our dme pkgs, does it explain the process on how it works etc. or should i print out the info i get off of this dis board?? I have never flown before and will be having small children with me so i need all the help i can get!!! thanks all.

Jill

Looks like you get there the day after I do!! Using DME is incredibly easy and makes flying with the little ones even easier! You say goodby to those bags at your home airport and off you go. My one piece of advice is....be sure to pack anything you might need once you get to your resort in a carry-on bag. I like to pack swimsuits and a change of undies, plus shorts/short sleeve tee for each person. That way, if you can't get into your room right away, you can take the family to the pool and then change into shorts if you want. One time I didn't do that and I died from the heat since I was in jeans, heavy socks and long sleeved shirt (traveled from Boston in late Nov).
You arrive at the airport (MCO), head to side A when you come off the monorail shuttle, then head all the way down to level 1. You will pass the main baggage area (level 2). Go to the check-in desk for DME, get your vouchers stamped, head off to the bus lines where you will be directed to the apppropriate line depending on your resort, get on the bus, watch the video and get to the resort and check-in.
It's all very easy and even if you do take a wrong step, it doesn't matter. So...relax and have a great trip. Be sure to bring something for the kids to eat and drink on the plane and something to amuse them on the flight!!

 

[jill9072]

thank you for your help. I looked at a map of mco and hope i know what im doing lol. So the dme is on the lowest level on the A side. and im off to disney..... yea!!!!!!! that easy?