I wonder if the occupancy rates aren't as low for deluxe as they are for value.... Remember low occup rates were the reason this was originally introduced decades back. They began offering it to bring overall rates back tinto the 80% range
It is now official this morning Disney has confirmed this is the same list as before but now adding SW luggage service for travelers heading to WDW.
It’s still in testing. At values they are getting the most guests possible for the least amount of resort infrastructure outlay. Even if the values had an occupancy problem there are more folks there than at deluxe hotels.
Yes they want to test the full process including getting Guests to register in advance. I expect it will expand once they have the full loop running at the Values. As a reminder they have only been running this pilot test since March 31, 2025.
Ahh, That actually might be the reason.... You can test capacity and constraints much easier with Value resorts. When we rode the Magical Express, I remember the buses not being filled for deluxe resorts even after they began combining certain deluxe resorts for each bus. Value resorts may have used this service the most, so that makes sense.
Yes,it seems like they like to roll out new programs at the Values first-the Activities Program that all Resorts now have was tested first at All-Star Music.
Did they say why it wasn't eligible?
Nope. My theory is that they are starting slowly with a limited number of flights. I plan to keep trying to see if my flight is added.
Are you on a direct SW flight to MCO or do you need to change planes with a change in Flight numbers?
Direct Flight
Very early or very late? Maybe hours of operation are limited.
Hmm maybe they don't like Atlanta right now or maybe @gottalovepluto's suggestion might be in play for the part at MCO pulling bags from inbound flights.
