Disneys free magical express bus service will take you and. If you do not know the information at the time we book your reservation, you can provide that to us at a later date and we will arrange it with member services. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Disneys magical express frequently asked questions walt disney. Now, disney has partnered with these socalled good neighbor hotels to offer some key perks to guests of these resorts.
So, youve made your resort reservations and booked your flights. Booking magical express question the dis disney discussion. Sign up for magical express when you make your room reservation. Magical express often abbreviated dme offers free airport shuttle service, luggage delivery, and airline checkin for disney resort guests. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle.
Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions. 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. Use the magical express reservation site to add it yourself. Magical expresswithout airline reservation the dis disney. 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 collections. Find out how to add dme after your initial booking. Disneys magical express is your complimentary carriage ride to the world. Faq disneys magical express service dvc rental store. If you dont have your flight information at the time that youre booking your reservation, you can call 8665990951 or 4079391936 anytime to set up your magical express reservation. Here are the steps for utilizing the magical express service on your way to walt disney world.
Everything you need to know about disneys magical express. Arranging the magical express for your trip is pretty easy. One day prior to your checkout date, a disneys magical express transportation notice with your motorcoach departure time and location will be delivered to your room. Please note that stays at the swan, dolphin, shades of green or any other nondisney hotel do not include the magical express. Getting to walt disney world frequently asked questions walt.
This service is patterned after the luggage system used by disney cruise line guests who use dcl transfers. Disneys magical express is a complimentary service available to guests of select disney resort hotels. Im so excited to see you will be visiting walt disney world resort in march. May 15, 2018 can i still use disneys magical express. You can change your reservation, but if you have an idea of when you will arrive, at least make the reservation 10 days in advqnce. I often make my hotel reservations a year in advance, but dont book my. Magical express is easily booked online via this form alternative link or by calling 1 866 5990951. Visitors on a split stay can still take advantage of disneys magical express airport to resort shuttle service. Thing is, im a canadian and dont really want to pay long distance to call the 407 number. Decline this and book disneys magical express instead.
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. You can change your reservation, but if you have an idea of when you will arrive, at. Can we just walk up to disney transportation center on arrival at mco with our bags and use the service by having our magic bands and. Guide to disney world magical express airport shuttle mouse. If you want to check on your reservations or make changes, youll have to call magical express at 8665990951. Disneys magical express is a service that provides free bus transportation to and from orlando international airport and disneys resort hotels, for guests staying at those hotels.
Last minute requests and even on the spot reservations are available too. Maybe you didnt reserve your flights to orlando international airport mco yet or perhaps you decided against. If you booked your disney hotel through a thirdparty booking site, you are still eligible for the free magical express transportation service, but disney doesnt make it easy for guests that book through these sites to book the bus. You must give this document to your motorcoach driver prior to boarding disneys magical express. For disneys magical express reservation you will need your flight information and resort confirmation number. The other way to make magical express reservations is over the phone. Sep 24, 2019 hi we go to disney on the 11th october, i booked through virgin and my mum booked through disney. We recommend budgeting up to 90120 minutes from the moment you enter the line to the time you are dropped off. I want to double check so have tried calling the number disney advise and every time i have. This service is only available at orlando international mco. 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. As far as i know, if you are staying at a dvc resort and are not a dvc owner, then the owner must book magical express. In december 2004, disney announced a new service called disneys magical express. Second, your hotel might not be the first hotel the bus stops at.
Magical expresswithout airline reservation the dis. At the time that you book magical express, you simply need to let disney know that you will be arriving into and departing from separate resorts. Let us make travel arrangements for you when you book your cruise. As soon as you know your flight plans, tell your travel agent, and they will reserve your spot on the disney world magical express. Disneys good neighbor hotels become even better world. The biggest downside to using magical express is time. From mco to your hotel, there are two potential slow points. Dining reservations, technical support and other enquiries. Make reservations 24 hours in advance and allow a minimum of 2 hours before flight time. You can make your reservation online or by calling 407 9391936. Disneys magical express and resort checkin service. Typically guests will make a magical express reservation in advance to ensure room on the bus and to arrange for their checked baggage to be taken care of.
Disneys magical express is a complimentary transportation service between orlando international airport and wdw resorts. Since all reservations are subject to availability, the more you know about how to book your stay, the better. What is a split stay at walt disney world and how does it work. 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. In this article, we going through both ways of booking reservations on magical express. If you are booking more than a month in advance you will receive the information you need for your dme reservation as well as your luggage tags in the mail us and canada residents only. Magic express in playa del carmen located at carretera cancunchetumal km. How do i add disneys magical express to my wdw reservation. Mar 29, 2017 can magical express drop me off at one of the theme parks. Jun, 2017 yes, i actually just called magical express for you i wanted to check my reservation anyhow. Follow the step to submit the online form provided by disney world support for making the reservation for your family or friends. Your flight reservation number is required to book the magical express. What you need to know about disneys magical express. It can also used to link your reservation to your my disney experience account here and if you are lucky enough to grab a deeply discounted disney resort on hotwire, youll get your disney confirmation number right in your initial email from hotwire.
Orlando airport transportation help disney vacation club. Magic kingdom dining tips touring plans disney world. Sep 16, 2019 if you booked your disney hotel through a thirdparty booking site, you are still eligible for the free magical express transportation service, but disney doesnt make it easy for guests that book through these sites to book the bus. If i complete this information, do i also need to call magical express. For detailed instructions on how to make your disney magical express reservations, check out this post. Youll need the same information on hand before you call, which is. Disneys free magical express bus service will take you and your luggage directly from the airport to your hotel room. And the second option is you can also book magical express by contacting disney world support over the phone and follow their instructions.
To complete your reservation, you will need your hotel. Magical vacations travel didnt have a deal during the time i am going, but i was able to book a passholder roomonly discount. Disneys magical express information walt disney world. For the first time im booking my own resort stay through mde. Disneys magical express can take you to all the walt disney world property hotels. Disneys magical express bus will whisk you to and from the airport. Jul 25, 2012 disneys magical express is a service that provides free bus transportation to and from orlando international airport and disneys resort hotels, for guests staying at those hotels.
Jul, 2017 disneys magical express is a complimentary transportation service between orlando international airport and wdw resorts. Dec 06, 2016 no worries though, adding disneys magical express service to your existing reservation is a breeze. Mar 29, 2017 many people make their hotel reservations well in advance and book their flight just months or less before they leave. Arrange air and ground transportation disney cruise line. Disney will be in charge of your checked luggage from the moment you hand it over to airport personnel before your departure flight from home. If you make a disneys magical express reservation far enough in advance you will be mailed luggage tags and a map.
To make a reservation for disneys magical express, submit a request via our online reservation form up to 10 days before your arrival date at walt disney world resort. Disneys magical express is an easy way to get from mco to wdw photo by cliff wang. Opportunity to book advanced dining reservations at 180 days in advance. 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. Complimentary airport service faq walt disney world resort. Hi we go to disney on the 11th october, i booked through virgin and my mum booked through disney. Disneys magical express service airport transportation. Disneys magical express comes with a luggage service. 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 disneys magical express from the airport to your hotel at walt disney world resort. How to make a magical express reservation online keepthetech.
Adding disneys magical express dme to an existing walt disney world wdw reservation is easy. To complete your reservation, you will need your hotel reservation number, name of your resort hotel, and flight information. Learn if you need to purchase a vacation package to use disneys magical express when visiting walt disney world resort in florida. I noticed that there is a place in my plans to note whether i want to use magical express to andor from the airport. For walt disney world dining, please book your reservation online. Worth noting, this only applies to the disney resort hotels. For assistance with your walt disney world vacation, including resortpackage bookings and tickets, please call 407 9395277. You cannot set up the disney magical express until you have your flight booked. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort. In order to book your magical express transportation, you must make a reservation in advance. You will need to provide the details of your disney hotel reservation and your flight information. 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.
No worries though, adding disneys magical express service to your existing reservation is a breeze. In fact, its probably one of the more straightforward aspects of planning a disney vacation. While the word free always sounds good, there may be some situations where using magical express does not make sense. If you book with a travel agent, she can get your magical express booking set up. Airline and flight numbers for everyone on the reservation. So how do you add this service to your reservation. Thankfully, disney has thought about that and offers their own transportation called magical express this free service is one of the benefits to staying onsite, but whether or not it is the best option for you and your family depends on a few things. View information about booking to help you secure the reservation you want. Guests who book a hotel, hotel and ticket or flight inclusive package at a disney resort through walt disney travel company are eligible for complimentary return airportresort transfers on disneys magical express from orlando international airport. The round trip is free as long as you are staying in a walt disney world resort. How magical express works at disney world wdw prep school.
Magical express can only drop you off at the resort where you have a room reservation. Reserve disneys magical express when you book your stay at a select walt disney world resort hotel. 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. Disneys magical express and resort airline checkin. 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. Magical express is located on level 1 of the b side at orlando international. How to use disneys magical express the disney journey. This is the number youll use to make your disney magical express reservations either online or via phone. Free transportation from orlando international airport via disneys magical express. 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 are using points to stay somewhere like french quarter or caribbean beach, since those are regular resorts, i am not sure, but you could call up the standard reservations department not dvc member services and try. Once your request has been confirmed, disneys magical express information and luggage tags will be mailed to you prior to your arrival united states and canada only.
Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney. Booking magical express online wdwmagic unofficial. You can add your flight information directly to your disney world reservation either by calling disney directly if you booked directly with disney or by giving the info to your travel agent and have them add it for you. Unfortunately there is no way to check your disney magical express reservations online since they dont show up in my disney experience. I realized i never made a reservation for the magical express. What is a split stay at walt disney world and how does it. Didnt book magical express advance reservation when booking our wdw vacation package on line. Adding disneys magical express to your existing disney world. Walt disney world resort will remain closed until further notice. I am trying to book us all on the disney magical express.
I booked our reservation for the polynesian through orbitz. If you know the airline and flight numbers, you can book the magical express through us up to 45 days prior to arrival. Prior to arrival, disneys magical express documents with transportation information and luggage tags will be mailed if applicable. The disneys magical express welcome center is located on side b, level 1. Guests of disney world resort or their travel agent have two options to ensure they reserve a ride on this magical express, even after booking their disney vacation. How do i arrange air andor ground transportation with disney cruise line.
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. When you book your trip, you can specify that you want to use magical express and input your flight info. If you book at the last minute or you dont have time to get the tags in the mail, youll have to carry andor retrieve your own bags and take them to the magical express. Kind of doing a split stay and have to return rental to mco. Reserve disney magical express transportation by calling 4079391936 0800 16 90 730 if calling from the uk. Since you are staying on property, youre good without a flight for transportation to and from your disney hotel on check in and check out days.
Jul 10, 2019 as far as i know, if you are staying at a dvc resort and are not a dvc owner, then the owner must book magical express. Thankfully, disney has magical express buses which are free. Magical express dvc rentals davids vacation club rentals. Ive tried finding the website, but when i click on it, it wont load.
If you already have a reservation through the magical express and your flight numbers have changed, please contact magical express at. There are two reasons you might not book in advance. Now, how will you get from the airport to your resort. Never tried it, but i believe thats the right answer.