DME return trip question...

[MaryAunt]

Wasn't able to find the answer to this on this board, forgive me if I did not did deep enough but....
We are flying with SWA (non participating airline) and I am aware that we will be responsible for getting our bags onto the DME bus for the return to MCO. I am wondering, does the DME make stops at all the airlines or is there a central drop off area and then we have to trek to and wait in a ?long line to check in at our airlines desk. As anyone who has been to MCO knows, the place is enormous, and this will add some time to the check in, clear security and get on a line at our gate process. What time do you think we would need to leave the POP at for a 6:45 PM flight out of MCO? So if any DISer has been through the return process with DME and can give me some advice, I would appreciate it. I'll be looking for lime green this weekend, and wearing it as well. Thanks in advance....MaryAunt

 

[tmt martins]

We just came from PC to MCO on ME 10-30 with the time they gave us ( it's on your door the day before you leave )to board bus for a 4pm flight we still had enough time to go through airport shopping and a quick bite.
They did drop off at center of terminal and yes we had to walk to the end SWA but it was not that bad .

Just REMEMBER to get your boarding passes PRINTED out 24 hrs. before at the front desk for your A's.
Have a great time

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

The motorcoach will drop off once on the A terminal, and once at the B terminal. Where the bus stops along the line depends on an empty parking space. Usually the driver will choose the first available space, since if they try to find one towards the center, they might not get one at all, and have to circle around.