Everything you need to know about disneys magical express. Disney magical express from uk the dis disney discussion. Here are the steps for utilizing the magical express service on your way to walt disney world. I often make my hotel reservations a year in advance, but dont book my. 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 lastminute trips, we book the magical express by calling 407 9391936 at least 24 hours before 0800 16 90 730 from the uk. Effective march 21, 2011, members who do not purchase their ownership interests directly from disney will not be able to use those vacation points to make reservations for the concierge or disney. Whether youre on the go, or with family and friends, you. Head to the magical express counter and have them scan your magic band or check your hotel reservation. Firstly it will go round in an open to the public part of the airport until disney collect if then it can be 4. Once youve booked your walt disney world resort holiday, take it to a whole new level. Also, any tips on how to save money on a disney trip. I realized i never made a reservation for the magical express. The service is complimentary and is only available to guests with reservations at one of the walt disney world resort hotels.
If i book a trip to disney world through a site like expedia instead of the disney website, can i still take advantage of disney s magical express transportation service and extra magic hours, as long as i choose a disney owned hotel. I tried doing the online form and never heard anything back so i dont know if it worked or not from the uk so wouldnt be sent luggage tags. Ive tried finding the website, but when i click on it, it wont load. Disneys magical express faq walt disney world resort. If you dont have tags, you may still be able to ride. Disneys magical express is included in your walt disney. If youre from the united kingdom, call 0800 16 90 730. 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. Everything that you need to know about the disney magical express, including information about resort airline checkin. Disneys magical express is available only to guests staying at the official. Disneys magical ex press is a private ground transportation and luggage service delivery for walt disney world resort operated by mears transportation. Decline this and book disney s magical express instead. You can reserve some must do experiences before you even leave home and have allinone magical access to the walt disney world experiences you select. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort hotel.
Disney s magical express requires a reservation that must be made prior to arrival into orlando international airport mco. Magical express for uk bookings orlando forum tripadvisor. You might be asking, whats disneys magical express. Disney will be in charge of your checked luggage from the moment you hand it over to airport. All guests staying onsite at walt disney world, with the exception of guests staying at the swan, dolphin and shades of green resorts. In 2005, disneys magical express dme service began operations. For more information see our disney s magical express frequently asked questions page. You will need your flight arrival details and your booking confirmation number. 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.
Worth noting, this only applies to the disney resort hotels not those in the vicinity. Magical express ride when making a hotel booking, or later. When you book your walt disney world resort stay, you can schedule a magical express ride from the airport to the resort. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle mouse. Magical shuttle bus disneyland paris from airports cdg. Is disneys magical express really the best way to get to. 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. Heres everything uk visitors need to know about disneys magical express from. When you make your hotel reservations online or with your travel agent, you will be asked to include your flight information.
When you reserve disneys magical express, you can begin your vacation the. Disneys magical express information walt disney world wdw info. Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney. Disney s magical express is your complimentary carriage ride to the world. I need to book magical express to vwl for our nov trip. To complete your reservation, you will need your hotel. Reserve disney magical express transportation by calling 4079391936 0800 16 90 730 if calling from the uk. Guests who have booked their disney resort through another uk tour operator should contact that operator or. Disneys magical express service allows guests to check their luggage at their hometown. 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. Orlando airport transportation help disney vacation club. Book now our disney express service on our website or through our call centre.
When i ask virgin about it, they ask me to contact disney to book it. I want to double check so have tried calling the number disney advise and every time i have. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions. If you are planning a vacation to the walt disney world resort, youve probably heard about disneys 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. In the us the phone number for disney magical express is 8665990951. Disneys magical express frequently asked questions walt disney. Where is disneys magical express in the orlando airport. Fortunately, disney s magical express is a 247 service.
When i ask disney about it, they ask me to contact my package holiday provider about it. In many ways, your vacation begins the moment you step aboard. Thing is, im a canadian and dont really want to pay long distance to call the 407 number. Enjoy complimentary transportation to and from orlando international airport on. On this page youll find answers to all the disneys magical express frequently. Disney express is available at all disney hotels and partner hotels except disney s davy crockett ranch and les villages nature paris.
Bahamasair, british airways, delta, icelandair, lan, lufthansa, silver. How to use disneys magical express the disney journey. Disneys magical express information magical express provides shuttle service for disney world. Disneys magical express information walt disney world. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about magical express, including why we dont always take advantage of it. If you are staying on disney property, you must take advantage of the magical express. Your guide to disneys magical express my noguilt life.
The round trip is free as long as you are staying in a walt disney world resort. Planning your walt disney world holiday virgin holidays. In order to book your magical express transportation, you must make a reservation in advance. You can add the information later through this link or by calling 407 9391936 your travel documents and magical express tags will be mailed to you about 23 weeks before arrival. 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.
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. I booked our reservation for the polynesian through orbitz. It is disney worlds transportation and luggage service between orlando international airport and all disney world owned resortsand yes, it is complimentary for guests of walt disney world resorts. Since all reservations are subject to availability, the more you know about how to book your stay, the better.
I am trying to book us all on the disney magical express. Dme can be booked by calling united kingdom reservations. The ins and outs of using the disney magical express. You can book the me on line if you are staying at a disney resort. 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.
A complete guide to disneys magical express the kingdom. 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. Disneys magical express info for uk holiday makers next. Disney express luggage service should not be confused with disney s magical express, an airport transfer bus service which operates only at walt disney world resort in florida. Having used disney s magical express service every time we have been to disney world and being from the uk myself, i thought i would write about the service and share the information you may need if you are travelling from the uk to orlando. Leave the driving to disney with the disney world magical.
Disneys magical express service airport transportation. 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. 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. Once you arrive at orlando international airport, you collect your bags as normal from the first collection point and then go through. You can make your reservation online or by calling 407 9391936. Reserve disney s magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort hotel. This is because the latter three arent actually owned by disney.
What you need to know about disneys magical express. Magic kingdom dining tips touring plans disney world. Ive booked to go to disney world next may and am trying to also book the disney magical express. From sanford international airport its about a 40minute drive from sanford to disney s animal kingdom lodge resort. I am arriving from the united kingdom, can i still use disney s magical express. This allows travelers to arrive at any point in time, even in the middle of the night and still get free transportation to the disney resorts. I often make my hotel reservations a year in advance, but dont book my flight until much closer to the travel date. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt. I hope this post answered all of your questions about using the disney magical express bus. Youll be taken, with your luggage, to your disney world resort hotel when you land. If you book with a travel agent, she can get your magical express booking set up. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle.
Were staying at the disney resort coronado springs but weve booked a package deal with virgin. Dme is the bus sorry, thats luxury coach service that takes disney world resort guests. You will need to provide the details of your disney hotel reservation and your flight information. 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. Why dont i see the villas at wilderness lodge as a resort to pick from would i pick fort wilderness resort and campground. Worth noting, this only applies to the disney resort hotels. Disney express must be added for every person from 3 years within your booking. 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. 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. Disney s magical express comes with a luggage service. Please note that stays at the swan, dolphin, shades of green or any other non disney hotel do not include the magical express. It is available for guests of walt disney world resort, including disney vacation club members staying in disney vacation club accommodations or disney. Disneys magical express disneys bus service to and. If youre not renting a car, be aware that sanfords airport offers fewer transportation options than orlandos, and sanfords.