Jun 04, 2019 its a common question people ask when planning a walt disney world vacation. In the post, we describe where to find disney s magical express in. Offsite resorts, like the swan, dolphin, shades of green, and the disney springsarea hotels are not eligible for magical express. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions. Jul 25, 2012 the magical express paperwork states, complimentary transportation services provided by disneys magical express are associated with a walt disney world room reservation and include a one way ground transfer between the orlando international airport and your disney hotel on the day that you check in and a oneway ground transfer from your. Gratuities are a part of life when you travel in the united states. Disneys magical express orlando 2020 all you need to.
Disney s magical express free shuttle service from orlando international airport is one of the perks of staying at a disney hotel. With disneys magical ex press, guests of disney hotels check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at orlando international airport oia and board stateoftheart motor coaches to walt disney world resort while their bags are delivered directly to their resort room after checkin. Jul, 2017 how do i add disneys magical express to my wdw reservation. Dec 20, 2018 one of my favorite perks of staying at a walt disney world resort hotel is the use of disneys magical express. Yes, im still suffering from yesterdays decision, but its time to move on. I booked our reservation for the polynesian through orbitz. Ideally, if you have your flights booked in advance, you can add disney s magical express at the same time you book your disney world vacation. One of my favorite perks of staying at a walt disney world resort hotel is the use of disney s magical express. Disney s magical express requires a reservation that must be made prior to arrival into orlando international airport mco. But it turns out there is more to it than just showing up for the free ride. The day before you are to leave, a transportation notice will be delivered to you in your room. Magical express is a service that operates 247 and provides free bus transportation between orlando international airport mco and the walt disney world resort hotels. Disneys magical express and resort checkin service. Walt disney world resort offers a free airport shuttle service called disneys magical express that includes a complimentary airport shuttle bus to and from the disney resorts, and luggage delivery from your home airport directly to your disney resort hotel room as long as you arrive between 5.
Disney s magical express is a complimentary roundtrip service that whisks you and your luggage between orlando international airport and your walt disney world resort hotel via a deluxe motor coach. One of the perks of staying at a disney hotel is access to disneys magical express. Since my sister and i are on the same flight, is there any way i can ride her magical express. I think its only available with a ticket and resort package, and i would only have a resort reservation. Disneys magical express is walt disney world s free transportation service that runs from mco orlando international to all walt disney world resorts. Only if you are within two days of arrival, should guests contact disneys magical express guest services directly at 18665990951. Magical express at walt disney world how does it work. You can make your reservation online or by calling 407 9391936. Today we find out exactly how long it takes from the moment you step off.
For walt disney world dining, please book your reservation online. The magical express paperwork states, complimentary transportation services provided by disney s magical express are associated with a walt disney world room reservation and include a one way ground transfer between the orlando international airport and your disney hotel on the day that you check in and a oneway ground transfer from your. International guests may be unfamiliar with american tipping in general. To complete your reservation, you will need your hotel reservation number, name of your resort.
Disneys magical express frequently asked questions walt disney. I often make my hotel reservations a year in advance, but dont book my flight until much closer to. Disney s magical express is an accessible shuttle service. Disney s magical express will also claim properly tagged luggage at the airport and deliver it to the guests walt disney world resort room.
Disneys magical express can provide transportation to any participating walt disney world resort for our guests who fly into orlando international airport, with or without luggage tags and vouchers. If youre visiting walt disney world and staying at a disney owned resort, youll be able to take advantage of complimentary airport shuttle service, luggage delivery, and airline checkin. Right off the bat, this service is helping you save money because you wont need to pay for an alternative mode of transport like a rideshare, third party shuttle, or car rental. Disneys magical express is included in your walt disney. Thing is, im a canadian and dont really want to pay long distance to call the 407 number. In this video brian walks you through the whole process from. Aug 06, 2018 disneys magical express is a complementary bus that shuttles guests from orlando international airport to disney world resort hotels. As frequent visitors to walt disney world, we are aware of and have used disney s magical express service, which is included for free with all onproperty stays. Before you leave home be sure to pack any medications, essential items, valuables and this. Dec 05, 2018 this february is gonna be my first trip to wdw and i was wondering how the magical express works so ive been reading here and in other websites about it.
Magical express for international travelers walt disney. How to use disneys magical express and resort airline. So sit back and let disney do the driving with disneys magical express. For onsite resort guests who elect to use disney s magical express service, an airport transportation booklet containing general information, a map to the disney s magical express welcome center at the orlando international airport, and one luggage tag per person will be mailed approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival at walt disney world.
Disney s magical express is a service that disney provides exclusively to those staying in disney owned hotels, it is not available for shades of green guests, but those using disney s armed forces salute discount at wdw resorts are eligible. Feb 07, 2020 so you have your wdw package booked, dining, and fast passes are taken care of by your amazing ftj travel advisor. Disney offers all guests of their resorts including dvc members, their renters and their registered guests free use of magical express service from orlando international. Lets walk through the basics of the process to help you decide if its right for you. Walt disney world magical express bus traveling mom. How to use disneys magical express the disney journey. Mar 29, 2017 magical express is a service that operates 247 and provides free bus transportation between orlando international airport mco and the walt disney world resort hotels. Thankfully, i was able to cancel this and made use of the magical express. When i first tap my magicband at disneys magical express checkin, i know my walt disney world resort vacation has started booking disneys magical express is very easy. Apr 26, 2016 the magical express paperwork states, complimentary transportation services provided by disneys magical express are associated with a walt disney world room reservation and include a one way ground transfer between the orlando international airport and your disney hotel on the day that you check in and a oneway ground transfer from your. Orlando airport transportation help disney vacation club.
This service is only available at orlando international mco. Mar 22, 2020 will i be able to use the magical express from the airport to wdw. Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney world. Ive found that youre supposed to let disney know youll be using the magical express aka, booking the seats but i cant find where. This service is only available from orlando international airport, and. Disneys magical express and resort airline checkin.
Disneys magical express service allows guests to check their luggage at their hometown airport and have it taken directly from the orlando international airport to their disney resort. Explore frequently asked questions about transportation aboard disney s magical express from the airport to your hotel at walt disney world resort. May 30, 2019 options for storing luggage at disney world. How magical express works at disney world wdw prep school. The disney magical express is a complimentary coach or as the americans like to call it motorcoach transfer service from orlando international airport to your disney world resort hotel. How do i get to my disney resort hotel if flying into tampa or sanford. For international guests, reserve through the same travel agent or tour operator who booked your trip and say youd like to include disney magical express with your disney hotel plans.
Apr 22, 2019 the magical express is the free bus transportation that disney provide between orlando international airport and all of the walt disney world resort hotels. Disneys magical express is a complimentary airport transportation service for travel to and from orlando international airport mco. Disneys airport transfer service has an updated look that closes follows the disney cruise line look. Disney s magical express is available to guests staying at select disney resort hotels, whether they are international or domestic travelers.
Frequently asked questions about getting to walt disney world. Magical express is complimentary for guests staying at any walt disney world resort hotel. The buses are very nice coach buses with fabric seats and tv entertainment. Disneys magical express information walt disney world. One of the benefits of staying at a walt disney world resort is disney s magical express, a complimentary motorcoach service which runs from orlando international airport to almost every resort on walt disney world property and is exclusive to guests of walt disney world. For many reasons, you may have been unsure about your transportation needs. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle. Disneys magical express began in may 2005 and continues today with improvements that are added continuously. Magical express offers complimentary transportation to and from orlando international airport, and dropspicks you up right at the front door of the hotel you are staying at. So, first and foremost if you are not hiring a car, t here is no need to pay for an airport transfer if you are staying at a disney hotel.
It is available for guests of walt disney world resort, including disney vacation club members staying in disney vacation club accommodations or disney. When you book your walt disney world resort stay, you can schedule a magical express ride from the airport to the resort. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. To qualify for the service, you must be staying at a disney hotel at walt disney world resort. How to book magical express bus orlando message board. Disneys magical express news newspapers books scholar. I realized i never made a reservation for the magical express. How do i add disneys magical express to my wdw reservation. Disneys magical express service airport transportation. If you cant find the answer to your question, please call our disney experts freephone on 0800 169 0730.
Here is an overview of disneys magical express, as well as a few pros and cons of using the service. Departure from wdw disney s magical express will also make your departure from your resort to the airport easy as well. The round trip is free as long as you are staying in a walt disney world resort. This roundtrip motorcoach service, to and from orlando international airport, is provided to all guests with a disney resort hotel reservation. A few weeks prior to your flight you will receive what you need.
Magical express is a free bus service that can get you and your luggage from the orlando international airport to your disney world resort, and back again. Disney s magical express is a free transportation system that transports disney resort guests to and from the orlando international airport mco to any walt disney world resort hotel. This service is patterned after the luggage system used by disney cruise line guests who use dcl transfers. J ust like you, ive booked walt disney world vacations without adding disneys magical express dme during the initial booking process. How do i get to my disney resort hotel if flying into tampa airport.
Disneys magical express service allows guests to check their luggage at their hometown airport and have it taken directly from the orlando. Free guide to discounts for disneyland, disney world. Everything you need to know about disneys magical express. Photos new look magical express coaches now in service at walt disney world 2 years ago.
Magical express aka disney magic express or magical disney express is the name for the disney airport shuttle. Guests traveling on participating airlines domestic flights only can receive their return airline boarding passes and check luggage at their disney resort. Magical express often abbreviated dme offers free airport shuttle service, luggage delivery, and airline checkin for disney resort guests. If you book with a travel agent, she can get your magical express booking set up. For assistance with your walt disney world vacation, including resortpackage bookings and tickets, please call 407 9395277. If you are staying on disney property, you must take advantage of the magical express. It provides coach bus service from orlando international airport mco to all disney world resort hotels and back again.
Disney s magical express disney s magical express is a complimentary motor coach transportation service that takes you from the orlando international airport mco to your walt disney world resort hotel. To complete your reservation, you will need your hotel. So, first and foremost if you are not hiring a car, there is no need to pay for an airport transfer if you are staying at a disney hotel. Can you tell me more about refillable mugs at disney world. What you need to know about disneys magical express. For those staying on the walt disney world property, look no further than the complimentary disneys magical express from orlando international airport mco. Disney s magical express service allows guests to check their luggage at their hometown airport and have it taken directly from the orlando international airport to their disney resort. If youve purchased transfers and attached your luggage tags to your bags before checking them with the airline, upon arrival at orlando international airport, skip baggage claim and proceed directly to disneys magical express on side b, level 1 ground transportation. Complimentary airport service faq walt disney world resort. A guide to using the free disney magical express bus. The magical express is the free bus transportation that disney provide between orlando international airport and all of the walt disney world resort hotels. Disneys magical express service allows guests to check their luggage at their hometown airport and have it taken directly from the orlando international airport to.
Please note that stays at the swan, dolphin, shades of green or any other nondisney hotel do not include the magical express. Reserve disney magical express transportation by calling 4079391936 0800 16 90 730 if calling from the uk. In december 2004, disney announced a new service called disneys magical express. The walt disney world magical express bus magically transports guests from the orlando international airport directly to the front entrance of their chosen disney resort hotel. Is disneys magical express really the best way to get to. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions walt. Practically everything that disney does goes above and beyond guest expectation and their magical express service is no exception. Disneys magical express is included in your walt disney travel company package and provides complimentary roundtrip transportation and luggage delivery service between orlando international airport and disney resort hotels. Disneys magical express with a wheelchair, scooter, ecv. Disney s magical express is a service that offers convenient motorcoach transportation to and from the orlando international airport and luggage delivery to walt disney world resort hotels. We have a page dedicated to everything you need to know about tipping at walt disney.
It also allows some guests to handle their airport checkin at their resorts. The coach buses are well appointed with comfy seats and an entertaining and informative video that gives riders a sneak peek at everything going on at the resort. At the most basic level, magical express is a free shuttle service between orlando international airport. Here is the official list of resorts that provide magical express. Disney s magical express is a complementary bus that shuttles guests from orlando international airport to disney world resort hotels. Disney magical express from uk the dis disney discussion. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort hotel. Complimentary luggage delivery is also included with this service. Disney world presents special offer to guests whose trips were canceled due to covid19 eligible guests can take advantage of an exclusive vacation package offer that includes accommodations at a select disney resort hotel, park admission, and a disney dining plan valid for arrivals most nights june 1 through september 30, 2020 when they book through may 31, 2020. Youll be taken, with your luggage, to your disney world resort hotel when you land.
A frequent area of confusion for disney guests is the topic of tipping at walt disney world. Whether you book just a night at a disney resort hotel room or a fullblown disney. For guests that are new to walt disney world travel, the magical express is walt disney worlds complimentary airport transportation. Also known as dme is disneys complimentary motor coach transportation from orlando international airport to disney owned resorts. The magical express is free for those staying at disney owned hotels. May 15, 2017 when you book your disney world holiday package that uses an airline that lands in orlando international airport, they will book the magical express for free if you are not going to rent a car. Disney magical express question orlando forum tripadvisor. Here youll learn how to book your disneys magical express reservation. To get disneyland tickets and how to book your offproperty hotel. Frequently asked questions about disneys magical express. When i first tap my magicband at disney s magical express checkin, i know my walt disney world resort vacation has started booking disney s magical express is very easy. Or do i need to find transportation if i book the tickets separately through ut. Magical express will drop you off at the front of your resort very close to the checkin desks.
The swan, dolphin, shades of green, and downtown disney area hotels do not qualify for this service. Mar 29, 2017 disneys magical express is a free transportation system that transports disney resort guests to and from the orlando international airport mco to any walt disney world resort hotel. Most of the options below are free aside from tipping, and a couple of them like magical express and resort airline checkin are some of our favorite ways to make travel days easier. With disneys magical express, guests of disney hotels check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at orlando international airport oia and board stateoftheart motor coaches to walt disney world resort while their bags are delivered directly to their resort room after checkin. Where is disneys magical express in the orlando airport. You dont even have to fuss with luggage as bag are delivered straight to your room. A complete guide to disneys magical express the kingdom. This complimentary roundtrip airport transportation and luggage delivery service is for guests of walt disney world resort hotels. Disneys magical express free shuttle service from orlando international airport is one of the perks of staying at a disney hotel.
If you tag your luggage with the yellow baggage tags, then it will go directly to your hotel with no need for you to pick it up. Bypassing airport checkin is just another benefit of disneys magical express. J ust like you, ive booked walt disney world vacations without adding disneys magical express dme during the initial booking process for many reasons, you may have been unsure about your transportation needs. I told my travel agent to go ahead and book my disney magical express. Ideally, if you have your flights booked in advance, you can add disneys magical express at the same time you book your disney world. All about the walt disney world magical express disney. In many ways, your vacation begins the moment you step aboard. Disneys magical express is free airporttohotel transportation for walt disney world guests at disney hotels.
Stashing your stuff so you can get one last dose of magic is easy to do at disney world. Disney magical express palooza the perfect wdw vacation. Disneys magical express is a private ground transportation and luggage service delivery for walt disney world resort operated by mears transportation. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about magical express, including why we dont always take advantage of it. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle mouse. Disney s magical express bus will whisk you to and from the airport. Please note that stays at the swan, dolphin, shades of green or any other non disney hotel do not include the magical express. So it might be more convenient to drop the rental car close to wdw if you can and take a taxi for a few miles rather than wait around, then backtrack on the wdw bus. Since shades of green is not technically a disney owned resort, magical express does not go there. There are two reasons you might not book in advance. Getting to disney world using magical express youtube.
When you book your trip, you can specify that you want to use magical express and input your flight info then if you have it. Disneys magical express is a complimentary roundtrip motorcoach service that whisks you and your luggage to and from orlando international airport and select disney resort hotels. The wdw magical express bus from mco will be 1 hr backtracking including some wait time. I am trying to book disney s magical express for my upcoming trip and noticed that my confirmation email, and a quick search of disney s website, only offers a phone number to call in and book.
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