ME tags haven't come yet!

[AmericangirlinFrance]

I am getting a bit worried - I booked Magical Express about 3 weeks ago, and we are leaving a week from today (next Saturday, woohoo!), but our tags haven't come in the mail yet! Should I expect them to come in the next week? Has anyone ever used ME without the tags? I'm just not sure what I'm supposed to do if they don't arrive on time.

Thanks all!

 

[goofy4tink]

Did you book DME directly or through a travel agent? That will make a difference. The packet has to go to the travel agent first, then they have to get it to you. If you booked directly, then it should get to you. You may want to call DME directly and make sure they have you in their system correctly. If they do, but you still haven't gotten your luggage tags, you have several options.
1. you can just head to baggage claim and get your own luggage then head to DME checkin desk. Your bags will go underneath the bus you are traveling on. And as long as they have you in their system, you don't 'have' to bring the packet with you. They will give you replacement vouchers at the desk.
2. you can go directly to DME desk, give them your baggage claim slips, a description of your bags and they will send someone to baggage claim to retrieve the bags. The bags will then go on the truck, with the tagged bags, to your resort. You will get your bags several hours after you checkin at your resort.

If it were me, I would just get my own luggage, and bring it to the DME desk with me. Yes, I like not having to lug my bags around the airport, but I just don't want the hassle of them going around and around the baggage claim belt, free for the taking, while a DME person travels there to grab them. That's the only thing that concerns me.

So, give DME a call just to be sure all is fine. Then, head out to MCO and have a great vacation!!

 

[LSchrow]

if you booked thru wdw, call.
we're leaving next sat also, & rec'd our ME tags over a week ago (booked thru DVC 6 weeks ago).
btw, where r u staying?

 

[AmericangirlinFrance]

I booked Magical Express through Disney directly, I booked our hotel (Pop Century) through AAA. Maybe that's what the problem is? Hmmm. Since you already got your tags, I guess we should have gotten ours by now, too! I will call them tomorrow to see what's going on.

 

[safetymom]

Your Disney’s Magical Express reservation has been made; however, you may not receive your Disney’s Magical
Express booklet with luggage tags prior to departure for Orlando. Please be assured that you will still be able to
utilize the service and receive the same seamless experience.
Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, you have two options:
1) You can pick up your luggage at baggage claim and proceed directly to the Disney
Welcome Center. You will be responsible for taking your luggage with you on the
motor coach.
2) Or you may proceed directly to the Disney Welcome Center. You do not need to claim
your luggage. Disney will gather all of your information and collect your luggage for
you and then deliver it to your resort room.
IMPORTANT: Please pack any valuables, medications or anything needed immediately upon arrival into Orlando in
a carry-on bag.
Arrival at Orlando International Airport. Upon arrival, please take the tram from your gate to the main Terminal
and proceed to the Disney Welcome Center which is located on the B Side on Level 1 and bypass baggage claim.
If you arrive on the A Side, please proceed to the B Side before taking the elevator or escalator down to Level 1.
You may follow the airport signs to Ground Transportation.
At the Disney Welcome Center, please present your airline baggage claim checks to the Disney representative
to confirm the number of bags* checked as well as your return flight information. You will then board a
complimentary motor coach that will take you to your resort. Your motor coach may make up to 3 stops before
arriving at your resort.
Luggage delivery to the resort. Your luggage will be claimed at the airport and delivered to your room. Your
luggage may take up to 3 hours after you check-in to be delivered. You do not need to be in your room to receive
your luggage. Please note if you take your luggage on the motor coach it will not automatically be delivered to
your room.
Returning home. You will receive a Transportation Notice the day prior to check-out advising you of your motor
coach pick-up time and other general information. Your motor coach pick-up time is based on your
flight departure and will be approximately 3 hours prior to that time to allow for multiple stops by
the motor coaches.
Resort Airline Check-In Service. Upon departure, you may take advantage of Disney’s
complimentary Resort Airline Check-In Service for participating airlines. You can check
your luggage and receive your airline boarding pass at your Disney resort so there is
no need to check-in at the airport. At this time, the service is available for guests
flying domestically on these airlines: Alaska Airlines, American, Continental,
Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, and United (including Ted).
*Pet carriers not included. Disney’s Magical Express cannot transport pets
except for service animals.
©DISNEY 7276493 1006