Using DME from the UK

[thebadger]

Hi another question or series of questions really!

Was reading in the main forums (not the UK section) about using DME and read that Disney don't send baggage tags internationally so what have people doe in the past from the UK when using the DME service?

If we don't get tags am I to collect my luggage on arriving at MCO from my flight (our flight arrives 4pm Orlando time) then head to the DME section of the airport and hand my bags to Disney? Surely if I have had to collect my own bags from on landing I am just as well to keep them with and and take them onto the ME with me or do they only allow passengers on the ME?

It's all rather confusing! having a blonde moment ( I did have hair once you know )

 

[2Tiggies]

First of all, are you arriving at MCO from the UK on a direct flight, or will you be coming in on a domestic US connection?

Assuming you have to clear immigration, you will do this first, then collect your bags, then go through customs. Once cleared through there, you head for the tram which is up a set of escalators. At the bottom of these escalators is a secondary baggage drop where you can (if you choose) drop your luggage and send it through to the other terminal OR you can take it up the escalators and keep it with you.

We do the latter. That second belt takes forever and then some to get your luggage to the next terminal.

Assuming you are on a domestic flight OR you can't manage your luggage up the escalator and / or want DME to collect it for you:

Domestic flight arrivals, you skip the above process entirely and your luggage will arrive at the terminal where DME is. If you want them to collect your bags regardless of what you do with them, keep the luggage bar code tags that you get with your boarding pass at check in and hand it over when you check in for DME and they will arrange for your bags to follow

 

[2Tiggies]

Of all the airport websites I have ever consulted, MCO's one gets my first prize

Check out this link which literally walks you through international and domestic arrivals

http://www.orlandoairports.net/arrive/index.htm

 

[Elise79]

Honestly, just collect your luggage and take it with you on ME (they carry the luggage under the coach if you take it with you) and then you have it as soon as you arrive at the resort.

If you use the ME luggage service it can take upto 4 hours from resort check in to have your bags delivered.

 

[thebadger]

Cheers for the replies, 2 Tiggies I'm on an international flight from the UK so will have the whole immigration, baggage claim,customs

Thanks for the orlando link! its now on my favourites ans to read and re read!



Elise79 this sounds like a plan to me as we would rather have our bags with us when we get to the resort! I don't mind pulling them along so this may be our option just so we know we have them on arrival as this will allow us to unpack and get organised for our first full day at MK

Another quick one, does the DME run to all resorts or just a selection? for example - 1 bus would cover resorts around MK, another bus would cover the resorts around Epcot etc

 

[2Tiggies]

DME usually does 3-4 resorts and it really depends on the bookings for that particular time so there is no hard and fast rule.

Typically it serves three but can be more and usually they are grouped within a certain area (though not necessarily a certain category e.g. moderate/deluxe etc).

Re. the luggage, I had to drop our luggage once on the secondary belt as it was in the good old days when US bound flights still allowed 2 pieces of hold luggage per person and I was with my then 6 year old who wasn't unable to help me. It took nearly half an hour for our bags to show up on the other side. The next trip I had her doing practice runs on the staircase at home so that she could take the hand luggage while I took the big cases. No way would I wait that long for my stuff again. Besides, I also like to set the room up as soon as we arrive and be done with it

 

[thebadger]

I think I will just be keeping our bags with us and using the DME. Hey its free and being a Scot and all that

 

[Donald Ducks wife]

I think I will just be keeping our bags with us and using the DME. Hey its free and being a Scot and all that

Hey im from Dundee too When are you going to the world? we are off in the October holidays next year. im assuming you are flying from Glasgow, as our flight arrives in orlanda at 4pm too.
Im super excited!!

 

[thebadger]

Hey im from Dundee too When are you going to the world? we are off in the October holidays next year. im assuming you are flying from Glasgow, as our flight arrives in orlanda at 4pm too.
Im super excited!!

It's a small world

October holidays for us as well , depart Friday 10th October return Friday 24th October flying from Glasgow with Thomas Cook

This will be our first trip and yes we are excited although I think I'm excited the most out of us all

edit noticed you are staying at AoA

 

[Donald Ducks wife]

It's a small world

October holidays for us as well , depart Friday 10th October return Friday 24th October flying from Glasgow with Thomas Cook

This will be our first trip and yes we are excited although I think I'm excited the most out of us all

edit noticed you are staying at AoA

oh my goodness it really is a small world, that's our dates too and we are also flying with Thomas cook

where are you guys staying?

 

[thebadger]

We are staying at CBR - Caribbean Beach Resort. Do you know of any local airport transfers? Its something that I still have to look into. Its on my list of many things to do!

 

[queendisney]

We are staying at CBR - Caribbean Beach Resort. Do you know of any local airport transfers? Its something that I still have to look into. Its on my list of many things to do!

If you are staying at CBR then you can use Magical Express for free if you are flying into MCO.


Edited...you mean from your home don't you? just read through the whole thread!! oops sorry..x

 

[thebadger]

If you are staying at CBR then you can use Magical Express for free if you are flying into MCO.


Edited...you mean from your home don't you? just read through the whole thread!! oops sorry..x

Yeah I meant from home to the airport! Thanks for confirming I get the DME for free as it was a "discussion" between me and mrs badger regarding it

 

[2Tiggies]

Yeah I meant from home to the airport! Thanks for confirming I get the DME for free as it was a "discussion" between me and mrs badger regarding it

Are you needing a transfer from Dundee to Glasgow? Is there a train that runs through to Glasgow Central from Dundee? I thought there was but could be mistaken. There is an airport bus that goes from Buchanan Street Bus Station regularly and I forget what it costs but it is small change and can be pre booked online. Only challenge is if you have an early departure with Thomas Cook. I tend to book an airport hotel as we normally fly out early and it is just easier and less stress but these little expenses do all add up

 

[Donald Ducks wife]

We are staying at CBR - Caribbean Beach Resort. Do you know of any local airport transfers? Its something that I still have to look into. Its on my list of many things to do!

hi yeah I know of a private transfer which is good, but we are using them....unless we can share?? how many of you are going? if we share it would be cheaper.

 

[thebadger]

Are you needing a transfer from Dundee to Glasgow? Is there a train that runs through to Glasgow Central from Dundee? I thought there was but could be mistaken. There is an airport bus that goes from Buchanan Street Bus Station regularly and I forget what it costs but it is small change and can be pre booked online. Only challenge is if you have an early departure with Thomas Cook. I tend to book an airport hotel as we normally fly out early and it is just easier and less stress but these little expenses do all add up

Yeah from dundee to glasgow, I have emailed a few local firms so waiting on prices.

All trains from Dundee arrive at glasgow queen street, if you wanted to go further you change at Queen street, I think we will go round a few firms and see what an airport transfer is. if that's more than we expected we may opt for a hotel with free parking

 

[thebadger]

hi yeah I know of a private transfer which is good, but we are using them....unless we can share?? how many of you are going? if we share it would be cheaper.

There are 4 of us 2 adults 2 kids, 4 suitcases & 4 hand luggage! probably better taking this to p.m rather than chatting on the forum?

 

[2Tiggies]

if that's more than we expected we may opt for a hotel with free parking

Well if you go with that option don't book your hotel until you consult with the DISboards I got a cracking deal plus 11% cashback on my Glasgow airport hotel for next year. It ended up £30 cheaper than the Premier Inn

 

[thebadger]

Well if you go with that option don't book your hotel until you consult with the DISboards I got a cracking deal plus 11% cashback on my Glasgow airport hotel for next year. It ended up £30 cheaper than the Premier Inn

Really? that is interesting and something to think about!

 

[2Tiggies]

Really? that is interesting and something to think about!

See I'm Scottish too I expect designer lifestyle for Poundland prices