Disney Magical Express

Walt Disney World

Disney Magical Express new look for 2018

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New look Magical Express design for 2018

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Disney's Magical Express alternatives Sunshine Flyer and Mears Connect to merge
1 year ago

Sunshine Flyer offers new direct private service from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort hotels
1 year ago

Disney's Magical Express comes to an end tomorrow - what you need to know
3 years ago

The bus transportation service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort hotels is ending after more than 15 years.

Disney Magical Express alternative Mears Connect is now accepting bookings for Walt Disney World airport transfers
3 years ago

The new service from Mears begins as Magical Express ends December 31 2021.

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"Great ride" 8 years ago by Disney visitor

The Magical Express driver was a riot. He kept us laughing during the ride to the airport. Eli Lipez is a great asset to the organization. Thank you for a great ride to the airport!

Satisfied Magical Express rider.

"Not good for late flights! " 9 years ago by MTJ

The bus took 20 mins to arrive and an hour to actually depart. Even though I arrived at Orlando at 10 pm...I will arrive around 1 am to my room at Old Key West.

" Convenient " 9 years ago by Karla

I've never had any major issues with the service. Its free so you can't really complain. The staff always has been extremely friendly and helpful when we arrived. And there's nothing more magical then when you officially pass onto the official WDW property. However I would suggest packing a bag with the stuff you'll be needing for that day because the luggage takes forever to get to your room. So if your gonna go swimming at your hotel pack a swimsuit in an extra bag.

"Magical Express is Fine" 9 years ago by BiplaneFlyer

We use the service at least from the resort back to MCO every time (I don't want the hassle of driving, returning a car, and checking my bags) and when we go straight to WDW. Our trip this year will be our 6th time on the ME, and while we've had waits, it sure beats the irritation of the above mentioned items. If you want to park your car at home and not drive again until you return, use the service and expect potential delays. If you don't, grab your bags from the baggage merry-go-round..get in line for the rental car..find your car..figure out how to get off the airport..figure out how to get to WDW..AND then reverse the process on your return (oh you'll probably be tired and grumpy at that time).

I'm glad they offer the service and plan to continue using it!

Description

With Disney's Magical Express, guests of Disney hotels check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at Orlando International Airport (OIA) and board state-of-the-art motor coaches to Walt Disney World Resort -- while their bags are delivered directly to their resort room -- after check-in. The complimentary round-trip service between Orlando International Airport and Disney hotels is designed to give Disney hotel guests the stress-free vacation they want.

Participating airlines currently offering this additional service are:

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
AirTran Airways
Continental
Delta Airlines
JetBlue
Southwest (Southwest Airline Check-In Service is not available at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort at this time)
United
US Airways

Details

Disney's Magical Express step-by-step
(Thanks to JPVondrake)

FOR YOUR ARRIVAL:

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 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 accommodations 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.