Magical Express Customs From Ottawa?

[plutopuppy]

Hi. Me and DD13 are flying alone and we(well okay I) need a walk through We are flying through Toronto and connecting in Ottawa then onto Orlando (hey it was really cheap on Westjet). I don't fly often on our own so I am wondering if any one knows if we can clear customs in Canada? or do we have to collect our luggage in Orlando and walk it through? If anyone has any great words of wisdom for me(us) it would be greatly appreciated and ease my mind. We are being picked up by magical express at the airport we just don't know the way. We leave on the 25th so any help will be welcome!! Can't wait for the mother daughter trip at disney!!!

 

[Questforthemouse]

Hi plutopuppy,

You will clear customs in Ottawa. If you fly non-stop from Toronto to Orlando you clear customs in Toronto. If you fly out of Toronto and connect in Ottawa before heading on to Orlando you would clear customs in Ottawa.

Magical Express...I believe Westjet uses gates 1-29 in Orlando. When you arrive you will walk up the gateway to the tram and take the 1 minute tram ride to the main terminal. When you get out of the tram you are on the "A" side of the main terminal. You will want to walk across to the "B" side of the main terminal and then take the escalators down 2 levels to the Transportation level. Disney's Magical Express is on the "B" side Transportation level. You will not need to pick up your luggage as DME will take care of this for you (presuming you attached the yellow DME tags you received to your luggage before you left). It should arrive in your hotel room within 4 hours of arriving at the airport. I would still suggest you pack a couple days worth of clothing in your carry-ons just incase the airline wants to play hide and seek with your luggage.

Have a Fantasmic trip

 

[plutopuppy]

Thank you so much for the detailed help!!! A couple of days worth hmmm? I will definitely heed your advice....better to be safe than sorry!! I really needed that 'visual ' walk through!!

 

[Questforthemouse]

Try www.orlandoairports.net if you want terminal maps etc...

 

[seashoreCM]

Hint: After you get off the tram and exit security and are in the main open area the "B" side is not that much farther away and you will see the big neon "B" on the side wall.

Disney hints: http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[Northstar]

And on your trip back, you will go through customs and immi. at the first airport in Canada, not in Orlando... just to make it more confusing!

Have a great trip and say hi to the dear place from me!

 

[plutopuppy]

Thanks for that tidbit too!! We will give Mickey a big hug from you and have a Dole Whip in your honour!!