Won't receive DME papers in time for trip

[erin2470]

So out TA said the papers were sent out to us, which I believe because the other people we are going with got theres but I haven't. My TA said not to worry about the Magical Express, even though my luggage won't have the yellow tags on them, as long as I give them my baggage receipts Disney will still pick them up, and I can still use DME to get to the resort ok. Has anybody else done this?

thanks

 

[leebee]

Don't rely on the TA...they are not always correct about DME! Call 407-WDISNEY (central reservations) and ask to be connected to DME and talk with them about how to do this.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Thousands and thousands of people have done exactly what your Travel Agent suggests (and, it's refreshing after seeing so many complaints about TAs not knowing various things Disney, to see a report of one who does!).

It's still possible your packet will arrive in time, keep checking with your TA. But even if it doesn't... proceed directly to the Welcome Center. The CM checking you in will ask if you attached the luggage tags. You, of course, did not and will tell them that. They will ask to see your claim checks and will record the numbers. T

hey will also show you a notebook with photographs of a HUGE variety of luggage - point out yours or as close to yours as possible. It also helps to take a picture with you and/or to attach something distinctive to each bag (for example, green-and-orange plaid ribbons) and bring a sample of that with you.

Cast Members assigned to this specific task will claim your luggage from the carousel and send it on to the DME sorting center.

 

[safetymom]

Your Disney’s Magical Express reservation has been made; however, you may not receive your Disney’s Magical
Express booklet with luggage tags prior to departure for Orlando. Please be assured that you will still be able to
utilize the service and receive the same seamless experience.
Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, you have two options:
1) You can pick up your luggage at baggage claim and proceed directly to the Disney
Welcome Center. You will be responsible for taking your luggage with you on the
motor coach.
2) Or you may proceed directly to the Disney Welcome Center. You do not need to claim
your luggage. Disney will gather all of your information and collect your luggage for
you and then deliver it to your resort room.
IMPORTANT: Please pack any valuables, medications or anything needed immediately upon arrival into Orlando in
a carry-on bag.
Arrival at Orlando International Airport. Upon arrival, please take the tram from your gate to the main Terminal
and proceed to the Disney Welcome Center which is located on the B Side on Level 1 and bypass baggage claim.
If you arrive on the A Side, please proceed to the B Side before taking the elevator or escalator down to Level 1.
You may follow the airport signs to Ground Transportation.
At the Disney Welcome Center, please present your airline baggage claim checks to the Disney representative
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.
Luggage delivery to the resort. Your luggage will be claimed at the airport and delivered to your room. Your
luggage may take up to 3 hours after you check-in to be delivered. You do not need to be in your room to receive
your luggage. Please note if you take your luggage on the motor coach it will not automatically be delivered to
your room.
Returning home. You will receive a Transportation Notice the day prior to check-out advising you of your motor
coach pick-up time and other general information. Your motor coach pick-up time is based on your
flight departure and will be approximately 3 hours prior to that time to allow for multiple stops by
the motor coaches.

 

[erin2470]

wow thanks for the great replys. you have put me at ease for sure. I'll put something distinctive on the luggage and won't worry otherwise.