No DME papers/tags

[LisaBi]

I'm going to WDW on Jan. 31. Originally the trip was scheduled for Feb. 4. I changed it about 2 weeks ago. I got tags for Feb. 4, but no new ones for Jan. 31.

It is now Sunday, Jan 28. I leave at 5:00 am on Wednesday. I called DME today about not having any tags yet, and was told no problem if I didn't have paperwork or tags. Just go to the DME desk at the airport and they'd take care of me, and to just give them my airline luggage claim checks - that I didn't need the DME tags. They said to definitely not use the Feb. 4 tags.

The thought of them finding my luggage, and get to me in the right room at the right resort without any DME tags on them makes me really nervous.

Has anyone else used the DME luggage service without the yellow tags? I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that they show up Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks,
LisaB

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

It happens ALL THE TIME. Just understand that without the tags, it will take a bit longer.

When you check in at the Welcome Center, they will ask how many bags, and show you a picture chart to help describe them. They will also ask for claim tickets. A Disney cast member will claim them on your behalf, and put on "Replacement Yellow Tags" (which are actually white).

 

[seashoreCM]

>>> they said to definitely not use ...

Does anyone have definitive word on what happens if old yellow tags from a since modified ressie are used anyway?

Would the baggage still go to Disney relatively expeditiously, without having to first land in the unclaimed luggage pile and still at the airport from where it is easier to do baggage shape or name matching but still take longer to get to the room overall?

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

I suppose one could use the old yellow tags, but use a Sharpie and completly cross off the barcode and date. That might work... this would be the one situation where one would want to cross off the barcode. Once at the sorting facility, they can replace the tags.

 

[safetymom]

Your Disney’s Magical Express reservation has been made; however, you may not receive your Disney’s Magical
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utilize the service and receive the same seamless experience.
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Welcome Center. You will be responsible for taking your luggage with you on the
motor coach.
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your luggage. Disney will gather all of your information and collect your luggage for
you and then deliver it to your resort room.
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You may follow the airport signs to Ground Transportation.
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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.
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