Magical Express returning to MCO

[MDB12]

Hi everyone !

I will be checking out at Grand Floridian on 12/25 and head to MCO.
My domestic flight is 4pm but I have a dining reservation at Epcot at 11:55 am.

I assume I will receive transportation notice with around 1pm departure time but I don't think I can make it.

I wonder how often ME is coming to pick up guests and am I able to catch the next bus?

Thank you !

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I’d either change your reservation or plan on an Uber, even if you managed to get on a later bus (not guaranteed) I think you’d be lucky to make it to the airport on time. You probably won’t make it back to GF until 1:30 at the earliest, that gets you to the airport around 2:30 at the earliest… that’s cutting it really close, if there’s a security line you’re probably not making your flight.

 

[MDB12]

I’d either change your reservation or plan on an Uber, even if you managed to get on a later bus (not guaranteed) I think you’d be lucky to make it to the airport on time. You probably won’t make it back to GF until 1:30 at the earliest, that gets you to the airport around 2:30 at the earliest… that’s cutting it really close, if there’s a security line you’re probably not making your flight.

I have been trying to change the dining reservation on 25th but so far unsuccessful

As this is my first DW trip and Christmas season, I feel it's very difficult to make a plan well.
I am not sure about road traffic on 25th but I will use Uber.

Thank you for your opinion !

 

[Sandersfeld]

My past experiences is that you have to take the bus your time is assigned to,,and MCO (if thats your airport) can get pretty crazy with long lines

 

[Plowboy]

When we stayed at OKW in October, our pickup to go to MCO was 3-1/2 hours before our flight. We were not the last stop at Disney before going to the airport.

 

[MDB12]

My past experiences is that you have to take the bus your time is assigned to,,and MCO (if thats your airport) can get pretty crazy with long lines

Yes I’m departing from MCO.

I wonder if MCO on 12/25 is very busy too.
Thank you for the info !!

 

[MDB12]

When we stayed at OKW in October, our pickup to go to MCO was 3-1/2 hours before our flight. We were not the last stop at Disney before going to the airport.

3-1/2 hours ! That’s so early ! But I understand make sure everyone need to be dropped off at airport in plenty of time.
Thank you for your reply!