How long does it take to get to Pop Century using DME from the Orlando Airport?

[Alice777]

How often does DME pickup from Orlando Airport to WDW Pop Century and vice versa from Pop to airport? Is there set time MDE leaves airport and resort each day?

And how long does it take to get the resort/airport?

For Departure day, our flight is at 5:30 pm, and we want to do lunch before we get to the airport, so trying to figure out what time we need to be back to ride the MDE for airport so we don't miss our flight.

Thank you

 

[Alesia]

1. How often does DME pickup from Orlando Airport to WDW Pop Century and vice versa from Pop to airport? Is there set time MDE leaves airport and resort each day?

2. And how long does it take to get the resort/airport?

3. For Departure day, our flight is at 5:30 pm, and we want to do lunch before we get to the airport, so trying to figure out what time we need to be back to ride the MDE for airport so we don't miss our flight.

Thank you

1. It runs 24/7, as needed

2. Typically, 70 to 90 minutes from the moment you step off the plane.

3. Your scheduled pick up time will be 3 hours (plus or minus 15 minutes) before your flight. You need to be at the platform, completely ready to go, 15 minutes before that. Make sure to leave plenty of time to get anything you've left with bell services and for everyone to use the bathroom. You should plan on being back at Pop by 1:30.

 

[Spunky946]

When you land in Orlando you will go down to the magical express and they will scan your magic band and you will get in line and then on the bus. There is no set schedule, they run when the bus is full or almost full. It typically takes you 90 minutes from the time you step off of the plane to the time you get to your resort. YOu may also stop at another resort and there is no set stops for that either.

For the way back you will get a slip on your door the day before with a time that they will pick you up for your flight home. It is typically 3 hours from the time of departure. Make sure you are at the bus stop with your carry on bags 15 minutes before your scheduled time of pick up. If you miss your bus home, there may not be another one for you to take and you'd have to take a taxi.