Flying Standby, Using ME??

[Lori]

I have made a reservation for ME, but we might end up on an earlier flight than I originally planned. I won't know until the day we travel if we can get on an earlier flight. Do I need to contact ME when I do know my arrival time into MCO or can we just show up earlier than our original flight time without any problems?

 

[I'mNoPrince]

No flight coming in ( unless it's the last flight of the night) has no real issues with early arrival. The planners try to use what they can to have busses ready but they leave a wide window as some like to eat and shop when they get off the plane.

I said unless the last flight as they may need someone at the ME desk but I'm sure they have it staffed with someone or Mears might be able to take care of it.

Going home is another story but can be updated at anytime by calling to get you on an available bus for the time it's needed.

 

[Lori]

Good to know they are a bit flexible.

 

[seashoreCM]

Reserve ME for your reserved flight. No problem whatsoever if you arrive early, you will simply be put on the next available bus.

Going home, choose a plane time and then make your ME reservation at least a day before checkout. You don't actually have to take that plane for example if you are going home standby. You do have to be at the resort bus platform (not the baggage check or baggage retrieval) 15 minutes before the bus you are assigned to which will be about 3 hours before that plane time.

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