Pay for Magical Express in 2008?

[dohgusgus]

I was reading on allears.net that the magical express was free through 12/07 does that mean they will start charging next year?

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

I was reading on allears.net that the magical express was free through 12/07 does that mean they will start charging next year?

When I look at the main Magical Express page at AllEarsNet.com, I don't see anything about "12/07." The URL is http://allearsnet.com/acc/mexpress.htm

In any case, Disney has no plans to begin charging directly for Disney's Magical Express. Disney makes money indirectly from Magical Express -- primarily by keeping guests (and their wallets) on property and by increasing the perceived value of Disney-operated, on-site resorts.

 

[Lewisc]

Disney has said DME will reman free. This is of course subject to changebut there isn't a set date for Disney to start charging.

Free means lots of passengers which means buses can be dispatched frequently and only stop in a few resorts. Charging would mean fewer passengers. As soon as that translated into more stops and longer waits the number of passengers would decline further.

None of us know what Disney pays for RAC but I could see Disney start to charge something for guests that want to check their bags at their resort.

 

[bicker]

Magical Express was "free until the end of 2006" as well, yet is still free in 2007. It will be free until they decide it won't be.

 

[Lewisc]

DME was originally free for the duration of the happiest celebration. Disney announced it would continue to be free in the same press release that announced Expediition Everest.

There is no set date to start charging, Bicker is right, it will be free until Disney changes its mind.