Magical Express & Changing Flight Times

[Kitty & Covs Covs]

I’m sure many of you have dealt with this before—but with the many changes to flight schedules nowadays, what do you recommend as a strategy for handling Magical Express?

Our arrival is now almost midnight (does ME run that late?) and our departure was moved up EIGHT HOURS from 6:30pm to 9:30am. When I called the airline, the representative said NOT to accept the changes because there is likely to be another schedule change in February anyway.

I suppose I should wait to update ME on my flight times until the last minute? Or do they monitor the flight number anyway?

Also, has anyone had any luck with Frontier getting some sort of credit or free bags, anything, for a flight change that substantial? We thought we’d have that day at WDW and now we’re leaving first thing in the morning.

 

[Ralph&Pam]

I’m sure many of you have dealt with this before—but with the many changes to flight schedules nowadays, what do you recommend as a strategy for handling Magical Express?

Our arrival is now almost midnight (does ME run that late?) and our departure was moved up EIGHT HOURS from 6:30pm to 9:30am.

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I suppose I should wait to update ME on my flight times until the last minute? Or do they monitor the flight number anyway?

ME runs 24 hours, so the changing arrival time is not a problem. You would not have to notify DME about that change, but certainly can. They will take you to your resort upon arrival in any case.

The changed departure time might be monitored, but sometimes flight numbers also change so that gets missed. I would wait until closer to your trip so things get settled, then call DME directly at 866-599-0951 and update times. Have your confirmation number and dates of travel at the ready.

 

[Kitty & Covs Covs]

ME runs 24 hours, so the changing arrival time is not a problem. You would not have to notify DME about that change, but certainly can. They will take you to your resort upon arrival in any case.

The changed departure time might be monitored, but sometimes flight numbers also change so that gets missed. I would wait until closer to your trip so things get settled, then call DME directly at 866-599-0951 and update times. Have your confirmation number and dates of travel at the ready.

Thank you! This is very helpful.