We have not booked transfers yet and i understand the express is free. It is available for guests of walt disney world resort, including disney vacation club members staying in disney vacation club accommodations or disney. The entire bus was for pop, and it was pretty full. Disneys 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 are booked with virgin holidays so when i phoned disney holidays they werent very helpful. You cannot set up the disney magical express until you have your flight booked. 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. Disney magic express 2014 hd recorded in july 24 on a tablet. Disney s magical express requires a reservation that must be made prior to arrival into orlando international airport mco. If youre not renting a car, be aware that sanfords airport offers fewer transportation options than orlandos, and sanfords. From sanford international airport its about a 40minute drive from sanford to disneys animal kingdom lodge resort. All vacation destinations offered through the disney, concierge, and world collections may be modified or withdrawn at any time without notice. Worth noting, this only applies to the disney resort hotels.
We regret to inform you that the disneyland resort express service will cease operation on january 7, 2020 at 11. Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney world. Complimentary airport service faq walt disney world resort. Worth noting, this only applies to the disney resort hotels not those in the vicinity. Just wondering if the me buses run a specific order with regard to resort. Reserve disney magical express transportation by calling 4079391936 0800 16 90 730 if calling from the uk. Im an international guest with a disneys magical express reservation, but i did not receive information about the service prior to arrival. Book now our disney express service on our website or through our call centre. This bus route runs northwestsoutheast between 5th st. Here are the steps for utilizing the magical express service on your way to walt disney world. Now im going to be staying with my parents at fort wilderness.
Disneys magical express frequently asked questions walt disney. While me is free to disney resort guests, the dcl transfer is not. In order to book your magical express transportation, you must make a reservation in advance. Everything you need to know about disneys magical express. Ive tried finding the website, but when i click on it, it wont load. When preregistering, you still need to go to the resort airline checkin desk with your. Disney s magical express operates 24 hours per day, every day of the year. Disneys magical express information magical express provides shuttle.
Magical express last minute the dis disney discussion. Top eight questions and answers about disneys magical. If you have tsa precheck or clear and dont have to stop by a checkin desk, this is way too much time. If you reside elsewhere please call disney 866 5990951 or your travel agent to register for disneys magical express. Here is an overview of disney s magical express, as well as a few pros and cons of using the service.
Enjoy your trip to walt disney world, and buy lots of souvenirs with the money you saved by using the disney magical express. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Transportation to and from orlando international airport is included in your hotel room utilizing disney s magical express. Decline this and book disney s magical express instead. Mar 29, 2017 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. Help pleasedo i have to book disney s magical express before i land in orlando or can we just go to the desk and ask to get on. To take advantage of disneys magical express, all you need to do is indicate that you want to use it when booking your hotel reservation, and. As per the title, can anyone tell me exactly to book the magical express bus from orlando international to my disney resort please. Disneys magical express is available only to guests staying at the official hotels owned.
There is no better trip between orlando international airport and walt disney world resort than a ride with mickey. At this point, use magical express and pretend that the disney cruise line dcl portion of your trip does not exist. Magical express is easily booked online via this form alternative link or by calling 1 866 5990951. The main difference between magical express and a disney cruise line transfer is cost.
The mopar vendor expo continues to be a great way for dealer personnel to learn how to grow their business, and see new products and services available to them. Walking to disneys magical express at mco duration. 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. If you are not using one of these carriers, you can still use magical express, but you will need to checkin for your flight at the airport. They almost always wait for the bus to be full or nearly full before departing the airport. Jan 17, 2015 there is no real cutoff for using magical express from mco to wdw, as long as you are a resort guest. The ins and outs of using the disney magical express. Disneys magical express information walt disney world wdw info. 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. Disneys magical express coaches make multiple stops. 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. If you have booked a flight inclusive holiday, your holiday includes return flights to either orlando international. How do i get to my disney resort hotel if flying into tampa airport.
At the magical express welcome center, guests can pre register for the resort airline checkin service you must be using one of the participating airlines as noted below. 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. Youll be taken, with your luggage, to your disney world resort hotel when you land. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian. Disneys magical express requires a reservation that must be made prior to arrival into orlando international airport mco. You will likely need to wait a little while before the bus leaves the airport. Disneys magical express is a fantastic way to start and end your walt disney world resort vacation. Why fight traffic only to leave your car in an expensive parking lot.
When you book your walt disney world resort stay, you can schedule a magical express ride from the airport to the resort. For more information see our disney s magical express frequently asked questions page. This is also the number to call if you book a disney resort reservation but did not request dme at the time you reserved your room. Walt disney travel company discover the magic at walt disney world, disneyland paris and onboard disney cruise line. Many people have differing opinions about disneys magical express service, from loving the generosity of the disney company for providing free transportation and being environmentally conscious to hating the disney company for stranding unsuspecting tourists on their property so they can extract the maximum money from their wallets. Guests are expected to attach them to their luggage before the bags are. First, if you are working with a travel agent, they can take care of it for you. This is particularly important to heed when youre getting your.
The round trip is free as long as you are staying in a walt disney world resort. Is disneys magical express really the best way to get to. 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. Guests on the same room reservation arriving on different travel dates may be added to the dme reservation by contacting disneys magical express at 18665990951 in advance. Bookings frequently asked questions walt disney world. How do i add disneys magical express to my wdw reservation. Apr 18, 2018 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. Disneys magical express operates 24 hours per day, every day of the year. Jun 04, 2015 from disneys perspective, theres no difference in transportation procedure between a disney world vacation and a landsea vacation starting at disney world.
For more information see our disneys magical express frequently asked questions page. Leave the driving to disney with the disney world magical express. The disneyland anaheim resort in anaheim is a much different dynamic than wdw in orlando orlando only has one main airport, and wdw has a lot of disney owned hotels on property, and getting guests directly on property kinda traps them to just wdw if they dont rent a car. Sna and lax to disneyland shuttle disneyland shuttle bus tickets. Real estate interests must be purchased directly from disney vacation development, inc. Ive only used me once and it was in 06 and we stayed at pop.
It said i submitted a request but i havent had any confirmation. If you dont specify this info when you book, you can go to disney s magical express website to sign up, at least 10 days before your trip begins preferably much earlier weeks in advance if you can. Our disneyland express shuttles will transport you from lax and sna to the heart of disneyland. There is no real cutoff for using magical express from mco to wdw, as long as you are a resort guest. My grandaughter decided very last minute to join me halfway through my solo trip, and she was eligible to take magical express on the same day she just needed a valid reservation number. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle mouse. Apr 22, 2019 most travel agents, including the biggies such as virgin holidays, will try and sell you a transfer, without obviously telling you of the existence of the magical express. They can then proceed to disneys magical express welcome center.
Disney s magical express is a fantastic way to start and end your walt disney world resort vacation. Decline this and book disneys magical express instead. If you are making your own travel plans, follow these simple steps. What you need to know about disneys magical express. Dec 06, 2016 ideally, if you have your flights booked in advance, you can add disneys magical express at the same time you book your disney world vacation. Disneys magical express will also claim properly tagged luggage at the airport and deliver it to the guests walt disney world resort room. I want to share how you can easily add disneys magical express to an existing reservation. Make sure and allow enough time to retrieve your luggage before the magical express arrives. Mar 25, 2016 welcome to the disney parks moms panel terry. I booked my disney stay through a travel aggregator orbitz, expedia. If you dont specify this info when you book, you can go to disneys magical express website to sign up, at least 10 days before your trip begins preferably much earlier weeks in advance if you can.
Hi, i went online and booked the magical express i think. Disneys magical express information walt disney world. Disneys magical express complimentary return airport shuttle service is available to select disney resort hotel guests as one of many unique and convenient benefits. If the flight has not been booked when the disney resort reservation is made. Thing is, im a canadian and dont really want to pay long distance to call the 407 number. Walt disney world welcome entrance sign arriving at the art of animation resort, florida. Jeffrey, you can book this service during your package reservation process, or, you can contact disneys magical express directly by calling 407 9391936. Here is an overview of disneys magical express, as well as a few pros and cons of using the service. Jeffrey, you can book this service during your package reservation process, or, you can contact disney s magical express directly by calling 407 9391936.
Disneys magical express disney cruise exit video to mco duration. Disney s magical express complimentary return airport shuttle service is available to select disney resort hotel guests as one of many unique and convenient benefits. Whether you book air travel through disney cruise line or on your own, remember to attach the luggage tags to your checked bags. Leave the driving to disney with the disney world magical. The disneyland anaheim resort in anaheim is a much different dynamic than wdw in orlando orlando only has one main airport, and wdw has a lot of disney owned hotels on property, and getting guests directly on property kinda traps them to just wdw if they dont rent a car the disneyland resort only has three hotels, and 3 main airports lax, long beach lgb and john. Disneys magical express disneys bus service to and. 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 stateoftheart motor coaches to walt disney world resort while their bags are delivered directly to their resort room after checkin.
If you dont have the documents with you, but you know you have a reservation on disneys magical express, the cast members will be able to assist you at the welcome center. 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. Magic kingdom dining tips touring plans disney world. Have you autograph book ready, as they love making friends from all over the world. Disneys magical express picks you up and takes you from orlando international airport to your disney resort hotel. Ideally, if you have your flights booked in advance, you can add disneys magical express at the same time you book your disney world vacation. If you booked the resort independently, you may need to either call magical. Disneyland resort express disneyland shuttle lax to.
Disney express is available at all disney hotels and partner hotels except disneys davy crockett ranch and les villages nature paris. Disneys magical express is a complimentary service for guests of disney resort hotels. I am trying to book disneys magical express for my upcoming trip and noticed that my confirmation email, and a quick search of disneys website, only offers a phone number to call in and book. If you cant find the answer to your question, please call our disney experts freephone on 0800 169 0730. Explore frequently asked questions about transportation aboard disneys magical express from the airport to your hotel at walt disney world resort. At the magical express welcome center, guests can preregister for the resort airline checkin service you must be using one of the participating airlines as noted below.
Orlando airport transportation help disney vacation club. Most travel agents, including the biggies such as virgin holidays, will try and sell you a transfer, without obviously telling you of the existence of the magical express. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions walt. Disneys magical express free shuttle service from orlando. From sanford international airport its about a 40minute drive from sanford to disney s animal kingdom lodge resort. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort hotel. All vacation destinations offered through the disney, concierge, and world collections may be. 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. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions. Complimentary luggage delivery is also included with this service. Disneys magical express faq walt disney world resort. The key to unlocking all these magical experiences is simply to stay in a. How to book magical express bus orlando message board.
On this page youll find answers to all the disneys magical express frequently. I realized i never made a reservation for the magical express. If you have a late flight, disney will store your carryon and other bags for you until your magical express time. While disneys magical express is definitely convenient, be prepared to be patient.
Please note that stays at the swan, dolphin, shades of green or any other non disney hotel do not include the magical express. As soon as you know your flight plans, tell your travel agent, and they will reserve your spot on the disney world magical express. Service includes delivering your luggage straight to your hotel room. Reserve disney magical express transportation by calling 4079391936 0800 16. This service is only available at orlando international mco. Disney s magical express will also claim properly tagged luggage at the airport and deliver it to the guests walt disney world resort room. For walt disney world dining, please book your reservation online. Although seeing cinderella castle and grabbing a mickey bar can really make you feel like youre at home, theres something pretty magical about beginning and. 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. Most of the motor coaches have bathrooms in the rear.
But it turns out there is more to it than just showing up for the free ride. 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 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. Disneys magical express disneys 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. Dme has plush, comfortable, themed seats with a video that plays on the multiple screens as entertainment. Departing is also a breeze with our resort airline checkin service and return transportation to the orlando international airport. If you dont have the documents with you, but you know you have a reservation on disney s magical express, the cast members will be able to assist you at the welcome center. Your flight reservation number is required to book the magical express. How to use disneys magical express the disney journey.
Disney s 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. I booked our reservation for the polynesian through orbitz. Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney. Help pleasedo i have to book disneys magical express before i land in orlando or can we just go to the desk and ask to get on.