Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? - Page 2

angey77 · 12-30-2004

We do have the luxury of living close enough where WDW is less than a day's drive, but I do have to say, the Disney Express does give new reason to fly for a weekend trip or so. I've found flights before from New Orleans for $94 round trip, and if we find one soon, you can believe the Disney Express will be a factor in a "cheap weekend getaway."

Paul S · 12-30-2004

We currently fly in from Chicago, though when little one number two comes along, we may start driving.

skwak · 12-30-2004

Sounds promising... I think I will wait and see how people like it before committing to it.

chris5568 · 12-31-2004

We usually drive to WDW, but if we fly we will definitely give it a try.

dznygrl · 01-01-2005

Absolutely. At least, I am going to give it a shot for our anniversary trip in May. I figure if it turns out to be a disappointment, we can always go back to reliable Tiffany Towncar! But it's free for the moment and if nothing else, at least I can review it here on DC and let others know what the experience was like.

Metalfan · 01-02-2005

It sounds really, really cool. But considering the 10-15 minute drive I don't think I'll be using it much!

**cinderbella** · 01-02-2005

i drive--but i probaly wouldnt use it if i lived farther away...i cant imagine how long youd have to wait for the bus to leave...or on to come even? sure they say now they'll be on time...but really...do you think they'll drive a bus across town with only 2 people for no charge? second..id be tooooooo scared about luggage misplacement...theres a bad way to start off your trip..then youd have to take a taxi to the outlets and spend money and then take a taxi back...itd cost you more than quicksilver...i dunno..this is just one dudes opinion

**Dopey** · 01-02-2005

I don't think I would use it. I would like my "own" car to be sure not to have to wait for 30 or 40 other people to be dropped off at their resort before me. Not a good start for a vacation - I'd like to start and end that in style.
The concept works for me, but I am not the only passenger and I don't like to feel like cattle.

Pooh Fan · 01-02-2005

Since we will be driving on our next trip, we will not be using. However, my sister who is meeting us there will be trying it. This way, we will not have to leave Disney and drive to the airport to pick her up. Hopefully it will work out for her. Worst case scenario, we will come get her and take her back to the airport at the end of the trip.

Val32 · 01-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey

Starting May 5, Disney will be offering complimentary transportation from the Orlando airport to Walt Disney World, plus in room luggage delivery. Will you be using the service?

I love the idea of not waiting for your luggage when you get off the plane and having the bags delivered to your room but I always rent a car, so I wouldnt need the transp. and 1 drawback I think, when you check-in what if you don't like the room they assign you, then you have to have your bags switched.....

any thoughts?

dznygrl · 01-02-2005

I change my vote. After much deliberation and talking with the hubby, I decided that $80 is just plain worth it. I like the security and intimacy of having a towncar devoted to our service. If it was just me and my best friend going again, we'd probably use the Magical Express. But since this will be DH's first trip, I think I will stick with trusty Tiffany Towncar.

leslieh · 01-03-2005

I will try DME once just to check it out.... if it is convenient (not too many stops) then I'd use DME again.

lopo · 01-05-2005

I have never used anything except a rental car to commute to Disney from the airport. We often venture outside of WDW, so it easiest for us to do that with the rental car. However, as PoohFan mentioned, it would be really convenient if others were arriving at the airport on another day. They could use the service to meet us at WDW and spare me a trip! That would be great. By the way, is this new service available for any guests (including those at DVC?)

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-05-2005

Hi, lopo, it's good to see you!!

lopo · 01-05-2005

Hi, Disney Teacher! Thanks for the warm welcome (back). I know I've been inactive for some time, but I've tried to monitor DC on a semi-regular basis and I was so excited about the new things happening at Disney (revamped tix, Magic Express, new attractions, etc.) that I "weighed in" on the poll.

View Poll Results: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express?
Yes, yes, and yes!	57	27.27%
Yes, if it is free	56	26.79%
Probably not	17	8.13%
Definitely not	10	4.78%
No need, I drive to Disney	69	33.01%
Voters: 209. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2004	#16 (permalink)
angey77 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 81	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? We do have the luxury of living close enough where WDW is less than a day's drive, but I do have to say, the Disney Express does give new reason to fly for a weekend trip or so. I've found flights before from New Orleans for $94 round trip, and if we find one soon, you can believe the Disney Express will be a factor in a "cheap weekend getaway." __________________ I'm an LSU Tiger, yes I am!

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Paul S Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 239	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? We currently fly in from Chicago, though when little one number two comes along, we may start driving. __________________ Paul S www.wcrt.org

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? We usually drive to WDW, but if we fly we will definitely give it a try. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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01-01-2005	#20 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? Absolutely. At least, I am going to give it a shot for our anniversary trip in May. I figure if it turns out to be a disappointment, we can always go back to reliable Tiffany Towncar! But it's free for the moment and if nothing else, at least I can review it here on DC and let others know what the experience was like. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 22 hours 25 minutes

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Metalfan Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 848	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? It sounds really, really cool. But considering the 10-15 minute drive I don't think I'll be using it much! __________________ Rock Hard! Ride Freeeeee! Like a tiger in a cage, I begin to shake with rage! Nothing else.

01-02-2005	#22 (permalink)
cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? i drive--but i probaly wouldnt use it if i lived farther away...i cant imagine how long youd have to wait for the bus to leave...or on to come even? sure they say now they'll be on time...but really...do you think they'll drive a bus across town with only 2 people for no charge? second..id be tooooooo scared about luggage misplacement...theres a bad way to start off your trip..then youd have to take a taxi to the outlets and spend money and then take a taxi back...itd cost you more than quicksilver...i dunno..this is just one dudes opinion __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,471	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? I don't think I would use it. I would like my "own" car to be sure not to have to wait for 30 or 40 other people to be dropped off at their resort before me. Not a good start for a vacation - I'd like to start and end that in style. The concept works for me, but I am not the only passenger and I don't like to feel like cattle. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

01-02-2005	#24 (permalink)
Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? Since we will be driving on our next trip, we will not be using. However, my sister who is meeting us there will be trying it. This way, we will not have to leave Disney and drive to the airport to pick her up. Hopefully it will work out for her. Worst case scenario, we will come get her and take her back to the airport at the end of the trip. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 22 days 11 hours 25 minutes

01-02-2005	#26 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? I change my vote. After much deliberation and talking with the hubby, I decided that $80 is just plain worth it. I like the security and intimacy of having a towncar devoted to our service. If it was just me and my best friend going again, we'd probably use the Magical Express. But since this will be DH's first trip, I think I will stick with trusty Tiffany Towncar. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 22 hours 25 minutes

01-03-2005	#27 (permalink)
leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? I will try DME once just to check it out.... if it is convenient (not too many stops) then I'd use DME again. __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 24 days 6 hours 55 minutes

01-05-2005	#28 (permalink)
lopo Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 849	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? I have never used anything except a rental car to commute to Disney from the airport. We often venture outside of WDW, so it easiest for us to do that with the rental car. However, as PoohFan mentioned, it would be really convenient if others were arriving at the airport on another day. They could use the service to meet us at WDW and spare me a trip! That would be great. By the way, is this new service available for any guests (including those at DVC?) __________________ "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world". My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah!

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01-05-2005	#30 (permalink)
lopo Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 849	Re: Will you use the new Disney Magical Express? Hi, Disney Teacher! Thanks for the warm welcome (back). I know I've been inactive for some time, but I've tried to monitor DC on a semi-regular basis and I was so excited about the new things happening at Disney (revamped tix, Magic Express, new attractions, etc.) that I "weighed in" on the poll. __________________ "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world". My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah!