DME Times

[Toonses]

Understanding that times can fluctuate a lot, I was wondering if I could get a rough sense of the average time to get from MCO to Gran Destino in the afternoon. Our flight arrives about 2:30 and I don't know if this historically tends to be a peak time or not.

Thanks!

 

[siren0119]

Generally speaking, it's about 90 minutes from plane landing to arriving at your resort (if you're flying in domestically). Peak time doesn't really matter, when there are a lot of guests arriving they add more buses, and since DME is by reservation they do a pretty good job managing the logistics.

 

[Bjkandma]

Disney recommends you allow 90 minutes for transportation. Please know that if it's not a "peak" time for Magical Express, the bus may (in my experience always) has more than one hotel to drop guests off at. You may be firs t resort, last resort or in between.

You also can be one of the first passengers on the bus and will sit and wait a few minutes for others to join you. (That's the reason when you book Magical Express they ask your flight number and arrival time).

 

[Alesia]

It's typically 60 to 90 minutes

 

[kaytieeldr]

Please know that if it's not a "peak" time for Magical Express,

More specifically, if it's not peak arrival time for your exact resort, you will likely have multiple stops.

 

[sponica]

Scenario one: You are last person on the bus, you are first hotel, it would be quick-ish.
Scenario two: You are first person on the bus, you wait about 10-15 minutes for bus to leave, CSR is last stop on the route, it would take longer.

Then there are tons of permutations in between.

 

[holden]

I'd say anytime during the day is peak time. Late at night (like 10pm) is less crowded.