Magical Express & Southwest

scardeecat · 10-11-2007

I called Disney World reservations today and gave them my flight information for the Magical Express. I was told that Southwest does not participate in the program and we will need to get our own luggage and bring it to the bus line.

Is this new? My sister just went in Aug and flew Southwest and they got her lugguage for her. I also went last year and they got my luggage. It wasn't an issue.

Anyone know???

luvdisney · 10-11-2007

They got my luggage because I'm special and Mickey missed me so much that he couldn't wait for me to get to the park!

Monique · 10-11-2007

I would definitely try calling back. I was just there in August and didn't have any issues with having flown Southwest and Magical Express getting my luggage. I know that Southwest is not a participating airline for you to be able to do resort flight check-in for your return home. Call again!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-11-2007

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Originally Posted by scardeecat

I called Disney World reservations today and gave them my flight information for the Magical Express. I was told that Southwest does not participate in the program and we will need to get our own luggage and bring it to the bus line.

Is this new? My sister just went in Aug and flew Southwest and they got her lugguage for her. I also went last year and they got my luggage. It wasn't an issue.

Anyone know???

Nope, not new, just a CM who wasn't totally informed. You will have to handle your own luggage on your return trip but not your incoming trip. You will get the yellow DME tags and your luggage will magically appear in your room later in the day.

TinksFriend · 10-11-2007

I called too..they told me in May they re-did everything. I am flying Air-Tran and they participate. My cousin is flying in on SW and she will not get the same accomadations.

jo-jo · 10-12-2007

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Nope, not new, just a CM who wasn't totally informed. You will have to handle your own luggage on your return trip but not your incoming trip. You will get the yellow DME tags and your luggage will magically appear in your room later in the day.

Yeah, What DisneyTeacher said. We just got back last week. We gave our luggage to SW with the yellow ME tags and didn't see them again until our room. On the way back, we brought our luggage to the ME bus and then at the airport we got a skycap. The walk from where the Me bus drops you off and the SW checkin area is about 17 miles apart. Best tip money spent on the whole trip!!!

woohoo · 10-12-2007

We also just returned and SW does not participate in the return "precheckin" at the resort. But if you have the ME tags on your bags they will pick them up for you when you get there. I think you had a clueless cm for that call. Call again to check and see again.

rlcarmichael · 10-12-2007

I like to get my bags anyway. Not that big of deal and then I KNOW they are where they are supposed to be.

Diane Nolan · 10-12-2007

I have had the same exp. Bags are p/u by ME and delivered to your room on your incoming, but outgoing w/ SWA you have to check your own bags in at the airport. As prev. stated bring tip money...well worth it.
Question??? Can you take the Magical Express if you p/u your own bags and put them on the ME bus with you?

lovemysons · 10-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Diane Nolan

I have had the same exp. Bags are p/u by ME and delivered to your room on your incoming, but outgoing w/ SWA you have to check your own bags in at the airport. As prev. stated bring tip money...well worth it.
Question??? Can you take the Magical Express if you p/u your own bags and put them on the ME bus with you?

This is what we did on our last trip, and yes, you can. So long as you have a reservation with ME, you are fine. We had no problem putting our bags on the bus.

Diane Nolan · 10-12-2007

Thank you lovemysons...I have a few health issues and my carry-on does not accomodate my necessaties. Although, it only takes 3-5 hrs. to get our luggage, my fear is the loss of the luggage. I feel much better now, knowing that I can get my own luggage. Thank you so very much

rlcarmichael · 10-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Diane Nolan

I have had the same exp. Bags are p/u by ME and delivered to your room on your incoming, but outgoing w/ SWA you have to check your own bags in at the airport. As prev. stated bring tip money...well worth it.
Question??? Can you take the Magical Express if you p/u your own bags and put them on the ME bus with you?

That is no problem what so ever. Just make your ME reservations but DON'T USE the ME tags they send you. If they have the ME tags, they will be picked by by ME and trucked to WDW - they will not be on your bus. Only bags that you bring to the bus will be put into the luggage area of the bus.

The bus drivers are not WDW employees and tips are appreciated but not required.

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scardeecat Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HELP!!! I'm lost!!! Posts: 68	Magical Express & Southwest I called Disney World reservations today and gave them my flight information for the Magical Express. I was told that Southwest does not participate in the program and we will need to get our own luggage and bring it to the bus line. Is this new? My sister just went in Aug and flew Southwest and they got her lugguage for her. I also went last year and they got my luggage. It wasn't an issue. Anyone know??? __________________

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luvdisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 155	Re: Magical Express & Southwest They got my luggage because I'm special and Mickey missed me so much that he couldn't wait for me to get to the park! __________________ August 07 Contemporary MK view August 06 Port Orleans Riverside October 05 Port Orleans Riverside October 03 Port Orleans Riverside October 01 Port Orleans Riverside June 99 Port Orleans Riverside May 90 Offsite May 82 Offsite

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,320	Re: Magical Express & Southwest I would definitely try calling back. I was just there in August and didn't have any issues with having flown Southwest and Magical Express getting my luggage. I know that Southwest is not a participating airline for you to be able to do resort flight check-in for your return home. Call again!! __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century Going Again 11/20-30, 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving At The Mouse House!!! 44 days 1 hours 43 minutes

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TinksFriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lost In Georgia Posts: 359	Re: Magical Express & Southwest I called too..they told me in May they re-did everything. I am flying Air-Tran and they participate. My cousin is flying in on SW and she will not get the same accomadations. __________________ *Heather* It's time to remember the magic!!!! Disney Visits:1984-Off Property 1996-Off Property1997-All-Star Sports-Senior Trip and first trip with DH 1997-Off Property 2000-Caribbean Beach Resort November 2006 Shades of Green 1st ever GIRLS ONLY SSW Trip! November 2007 SSW again!! All Star Sports May 2008-Celebrating 5th anniversary with DH at CBR November 2008-Third SSW trip with the girls!!

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,665	Re: Magical Express & Southwest We also just returned and SW does not participate in the return "precheckin" at the resort. But if you have the ME tags on your bags they will pick them up for you when you get there. I think you had a clueless cm for that call. Call again to check and see again. __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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rlcarmichael Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,475	Re: Magical Express & Southwest I like to get my bags anyway. Not that big of deal and then I KNOW they are where they are supposed to be. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org Capt Jack Sparrow: "Why is the rum gone?" Capt Carmichael: "Why are the DVC points gone?" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Meeting DS for WE Trip 2 days 9 hours 33 minutes

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Diane Nolan Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New England Posts: 76	Re: Magical Express & Southwest I have had the same exp. Bags are p/u by ME and delivered to your room on your incoming, but outgoing w/ SWA you have to check your own bags in at the airport. As prev. stated bring tip money...well worth it. Question??? Can you take the Magical Express if you p/u your own bags and put them on the ME bus with you? __________________ Dec 6 to Dec. 18, 2008 - POR, WL, CR Dec. 2007 - YC & BCV Dec. 2006 - WL Dec. 2005 AKL & YC March 2005 - Poly Dec. 2004 - WL June 2004- DLH Anaheim March 2004 - AKL Oct. 2003 - OKW

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Diane Nolan Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New England Posts: 76	Re: Magical Express & Southwest Thank you lovemysons...I have a few health issues and my carry-on does not accomodate my necessaties. Although, it only takes 3-5 hrs. to get our luggage, my fear is the loss of the luggage. I feel much better now, knowing that I can get my own luggage. Thank you so very much __________________ Dec 6 to Dec. 18, 2008 - POR, WL, CR Dec. 2007 - YC & BCV Dec. 2006 - WL Dec. 2005 AKL & YC March 2005 - Poly Dec. 2004 - WL June 2004- DLH Anaheim March 2004 - AKL Oct. 2003 - OKW

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