i just want to get this figured out. one i can not believe us air is not involved with disney. another thing is that i have read in other places that it really does not matter what airline you use you can still use it. is this true? please if you know what is really going one please let me know.
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MAGICAL EXPRESS(i know another one)
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DukeEarthwalker
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Drake (as always) comes through with the info. Thanks a bunch!! :wave:
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JPVonDrake
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DISNEY MAGICAL EXPRESS FULLY EXPLAINED...
Before you leave home, you tag all your checked luggage with bag tags provided in your "Disney's Magical Express Welcome Package" that will arrive about 10-15 days prior to your arrival. (you get 2 tags per person, the maximum allowed baggage on domestic flights)
Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport and pass through security you will be greeted by a Disney Cast Member.
The Cast Member will escort you to the Disney Welcome Center at the Airport to register your family and then its on to your motorcoach. (NOTE: you don't need to go to baggage claim at all regardless of the airline you choose)
The motorcoach will make up to 4 stops (max) at Disney Resort Hotels. During the way, you will be entertained by a video presentation.
Once you arrive at your Disney Resort Hotel you disembark the motorcoach, and check-in at the front desk of your resort and get your resort IDs (Key to the World Cards)
If your accomodations are ready you will be given your room assignment, otherwise feel free to drop off any carry-ons you have with bell service and start having fun in the parks!
When you go to your room your checked baggage and carry-on items will be waiting for you in your room.
Estimated time from Airport to Front Desk? 45 mins or less!!!
Estimated time for your bags to arrive? In most cases the bags will beat you to your room!!
FOR YOUR RETURN HOME:
The day before you check-out you will find a card in your room with your Magical Express departure time. This departure time will be about 2 hours, 45 minutes before your flight time.
*** If you are flying on Delta, Song, Continential, American Airlines, United Airlines, or Ted, bring your baggage to the lobby, and get your boarding pass and check your luggage in the lobby at the Airline Check-In Desk when you check out of your room. If you flying with any other airline simply skip this step.
At the scheduled time, be in the lobby with your baggage and/or carry-ons to board the Motorcoach.
The motorcoach will make up to 3 other stops (max) at Disney Resort Hotels before heading for the airport. On the journey back you will again watch an entertaining video presentation.
Once you arrive at the airport, get your boarding pass and check your luggage (if you need to), then go through security and then on to your flight home, thinking about all the great memories you have made!
Notes:
If you are on an international flight and Orlando is your first port of entry you and your luggage will need to go through customs first. After customs, return your baggage to the airport and Disney will claim your luggage to deliver to your Resort room.
If your flight changes anytime before you disambark, contact the Disney Reservation Center to update your flight information. If your departure flight changes once you arrive, contact the resort front desk to update your flight information.
If you flight is delayed for any reason, Disney is watching your flight status and will reschedule your Motorcoach assignment as to not delay your transfer once you do make it to Orlando.
If your luggage is delayed or lost, Disney will assist you in filing any claims with the airport.
:sohappy: Hope this helps! :sohappy:
Before you leave home, you tag all your checked luggage with bag tags provided in your "Disney's Magical Express Welcome Package" that will arrive about 10-15 days prior to your arrival. (you get 2 tags per person, the maximum allowed baggage on domestic flights)
Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport and pass through security you will be greeted by a Disney Cast Member.
The Cast Member will escort you to the Disney Welcome Center at the Airport to register your family and then its on to your motorcoach. (NOTE: you don't need to go to baggage claim at all regardless of the airline you choose)
The motorcoach will make up to 4 stops (max) at Disney Resort Hotels. During the way, you will be entertained by a video presentation.
Once you arrive at your Disney Resort Hotel you disembark the motorcoach, and check-in at the front desk of your resort and get your resort IDs (Key to the World Cards)
If your accomodations are ready you will be given your room assignment, otherwise feel free to drop off any carry-ons you have with bell service and start having fun in the parks!
When you go to your room your checked baggage and carry-on items will be waiting for you in your room.
Estimated time from Airport to Front Desk? 45 mins or less!!!
Estimated time for your bags to arrive? In most cases the bags will beat you to your room!!
FOR YOUR RETURN HOME:
The day before you check-out you will find a card in your room with your Magical Express departure time. This departure time will be about 2 hours, 45 minutes before your flight time.
*** If you are flying on Delta, Song, Continential, American Airlines, United Airlines, or Ted, bring your baggage to the lobby, and get your boarding pass and check your luggage in the lobby at the Airline Check-In Desk when you check out of your room. If you flying with any other airline simply skip this step.
At the scheduled time, be in the lobby with your baggage and/or carry-ons to board the Motorcoach.
The motorcoach will make up to 3 other stops (max) at Disney Resort Hotels before heading for the airport. On the journey back you will again watch an entertaining video presentation.
Once you arrive at the airport, get your boarding pass and check your luggage (if you need to), then go through security and then on to your flight home, thinking about all the great memories you have made!
Notes:
If you are on an international flight and Orlando is your first port of entry you and your luggage will need to go through customs first. After customs, return your baggage to the airport and Disney will claim your luggage to deliver to your Resort room.
If your flight changes anytime before you disambark, contact the Disney Reservation Center to update your flight information. If your departure flight changes once you arrive, contact the resort front desk to update your flight information.
If you flight is delayed for any reason, Disney is watching your flight status and will reschedule your Motorcoach assignment as to not delay your transfer once you do make it to Orlando.
If your luggage is delayed or lost, Disney will assist you in filing any claims with the airport.
:sohappy: Hope this helps! :sohappy:
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i really hate to prolong this suiblect but i have one more question. when on the return airline if i am not using a prefered airline can i check my luggage in at the front desk or do ihave to take it to the airport? or on the the return airline is it all or nothing?
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InsideOtherPark
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Another side note you don't have to use the luggage tags. If you want to handle your own luggage you can....and still use the bus.
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DukeEarthwalker
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Drake, you just answered all my questions, THANKS A BUNCH!!! :sohappy:
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gboiler1
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You can register your Magical Express ride through www.disney.com. If you purchased through Disney you plug in your reservation number and you can put in your flight times. From what I recall the list of airlines has grown when you click on the drop down box. The only thing is you must take advantage of the Express in departure as well as arrival. I couldn't do it because we are doing a 3 day Disney cruise at the end of the trip.
I'll be anxious for May when the first feedback comes in!
I'll be anxious for May when the first feedback comes in!
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JPVonDrake
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bears163 said:
You can use Disney's Magical Express for your return regardless of your airline. You simply will need to check your luggage at the airport if you are not flying with one of the above airline partners. Do keep in mind that Disney expects this list to grow over the next year as new contracts are signed.
gboiler1 said:
You can book a one way transfer with the Magical Express if you are staying in Florida beyond your travel dates with Disney. You can book for just your arrival or just your departure by calling 1-407-W-DISNEY
:sohappy: Hope this helps! :sohappy:
I'll be anxious for May when the first feedback comes in!
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JPVonDrake said:
i also can not wait to see the reports on this service. i really hope this works. also thank you for all your info Drake. i would not be supprised to see us air & southwest added to the list soon or alteast i hope they are i know us air is in the bankrup stage but i think they will pull out
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