Remote Airline Check-In non-ME - AWESOME!

[bbowers]

I had not realized you could do the remote airline check-in if you had a rental car and were not doing ME, but there was a nice flyer about it in our rooms and after reading it and getting excited, I called to confirm.

Our last morning we got our boarding passes printed for us and checked our 3 pieces of luggage at 7 AM. We then drove to the MK for our 8:05 Crystal Palace breakfast with just our carry-ons in the trunk, and left about noon to hit the Belz outlets before going to the airport. It was so awesome to skip the lines at the airport and go straight to boarding, and of COURSE our luggage did show up when we finally arrived home! This has got to be the best perk EVER.

 

[pugdog]

Which airline did you fly??

 

[Peg]

I'm interested too!
Peg

 

[donmil723]

And what hotel did you stay at?

Thanks!

Donna

 

[BCV23]

If you're flying on a particapating airline, you can check in at your resort. We were flying TED (United) in May. Although my daughter and I used ME to the Polynesian, my husband and DS2 picked up our rental car. On the return trip, we checked in at BC, got our boarding passes and dropped our luggage. It is indeed very sweet.

BTW, the woman at the ME counter at MCO insisted we would not be able to do this. I checked at both the BC and YC ME checkin spots before our last day to make sure we could do this and both places told me we could. The info on ME that someone (I think Horace) found for groups explained that this was possible.
Thanks, Horace...if it was you!

 

[CleveRocks]

I'm not the OP, but I'm trying to read the minds of the previous posters asking the OP the airline she used and the resort she stayed at.

If she flew on a DME "participating airline" AND she stayed at a WDW resort (excluding the Swan, the Dolphin, the hotels on or near Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Shades of Green) she was entitled to use the Resort Airline Check-in service on the way back home. As far as I know, the "participating airlines" are American, Delta (including Song), Continental, and United (including Ted). Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel, the hotels on or near Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Shades of Green.

-- Eric

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

The info on ME that someone (I think Horace) found for groups explained that this was possible.
Thanks, Horace...if it was you!

Here's that info again...

Disney allows you to use Resort Airline Check-in without riding back to the airport on a Magical Express coach.

From this FAQ: http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/dwm/services/detail?name=DMEAttendeesFAQDetailPage

RESORT AIRLINE CHECK-IN and Out-Bound Luggage Handling

Q: What is Resort Airline Check-in?

A: This service offers remote check-in, allowing you to check your luggage and receive your airline boarding pass at the Resort. At this time, remote check-in service is only available for guests flying domestically on the following airlines: American, Continental, jetBlue, Delta (including Song), and United (including Ted). Additional airlines may be added at a later date.

Q: What do I do with my luggage if I'm not using the Resort Airline Check-In service?

A: Please take your luggage with you on the bus or other transportation you have arranged to return to the airport.

Q: Where are the Resort Airline Check-in Desks located?

A: The dedicated check-in desk will be located in or near the lobby or outside the Resort entrance.

Q: What are the hours of operation for the Resort Airline Check-in Desk?

A: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Q: Do I need to ride the Disney's Magical Express motor coach to the airport in order to participate in the Resort Airline Check-in?

A: No. After utilizing the Resort Airline Check-in service, you can either take advantage of the complimentary motor coach transportation to the airport or arrange your own private transportation. Your checked luggage will be transported to the airport regardless of which transportation option you choose.​

Please notice that JetBlue now also participates in Resort Airline Check-in.

 

[BCV23]

Great info, Horace and thanks again!

 

[CarolA]

I did this recently with Delta. However, it did confuse the check in guy since I did not want to check bags. (I was there for one night... did carryon!)

I also did it on DL during the "soft opening" where I did give them my luggage. Worked great!