How many of you that use DME

[goofy4tink]

I'm sure you have plenty of affirmation of the benefits of DME, but I'll throw mine in. I usually get to the resort (I stay in All Stars) about an hour after I land, but I usually only have carry-on and take it onto the bus with me. I'm not sure why they close the doors while they unload the luggage, but it doesn't take very long. I've only been on a couple of full buses. It's a very convenient and easy way to get to the resorts.

I have used it 10 plus times and have never had a problem


As for the driver closing the doors, I had that happen a few times but I have taken 4 trips since october and something changed as the driver didn't make us stay on the bus on any of the trips since october. They aren't supposed to so maybe Disney stepped in I don't know.

Some drivers were closing the bus doors in order to hold the guests on board while luggage was unloaded vs allowing passengers off to just grab their bags as they left the bus. With the doors closed, the driver could get all the bags out and staged, so he was then free to 'accept' any forthcoming gratuities..which he may have missed if he had been taking out luggage while other guests were taking their previously unstowed luggage and heading to checkin inside the resort.
Now..the drivers would tell you it was a 'safety' issue..but for the life of me, I could never figure out why. Seems the driver said he needed to be there, at the door, to assist guests as they got off the bus.

However, many people complained about being held 'hostage' on the bus....guess Disney got tired of hearing that and has told the drivers they must allow guests off the bus immediately. I do know that I did not tip the driver if I was held on that bus.

 

[ssawka]

Use it every time and love it! In fact, in July we (DW, DD, and DM) are heading down to the world for a conference and acouple nights at Vero. We are renting a car, but I am still signing up for DME just so they handle the bags. I think I'll also send DW, DD, and DM on it and I'll drive the car by myself.

 

[irishtigger]

We have used it 5 times and we swear by it. The idea of not having to get your luggage is just a beautiful thing. You get off the plane and check in at DME and you are on your way to the resort. Your luggage arrives a few hours later to your room with no issue and you have already enjoyed your 1st day at the world. Plus its free. Trust everyone that says USE IT!