M E????

tinkerbelle24 · 03-09-2008

Hi all! I have never used ME before and will be in May. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of using this service? I will only have me and my DD6 with me and we will not be checking any luggage.
Thanks all!

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-09-2008

Pros--
It's free
They take care of your checked luggage
The buses are very nice
You don't have to drive in a strange place

Cons--
You don't have a stop for snacks and drinks
You might have a full bus and be the last of 3 or 4 stops
You might have to wait 15 minutes to board the bus
The pick up time is 3 hours before your return flight and for some people that's too early

We have used ME several times and haven't had a problem. We are usually at our resort in under an hour.

dixie · 03-09-2008

Thanks for the info Disney Teacher. Keith at Mousektrips always asks if we need ME but were never sure what it entailed.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-09-2008

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Originally Posted by dixie

Thanks for the info Disney Teacher. Keith at Mousektrips always asks if we need ME but were never sure what it entailed.

We love ME and plan to use it for as long as it lasts. It's always been quick and easy for us and I can be picky.

tinkerbelle24 · 03-09-2008

Thanks for the info DT! I have never used it. My DH and I always rent a car but I dont want to have to pay the extra money for just Madison and I. So they pick you up 3 hours before? I will keep that in mind while purchasing my air home. Thanks

Oh... Do they still give out ME pins in the mail?

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-09-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Oh... Do they still give out ME pins in the mail?

I don't think so because I was hoping to get one last summer and didn't. I also didn't see the pins around the parks like I have in the past.

Caseys Corner · 03-09-2008

We love it. Never had a problem.

tinkerbelle24 · 03-09-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I don't think so because I was hoping to get one last summer and didn't. I also didn't see the pins around the parks like I have in the past.

I remember when we were going to use it they sent us a pin coupon to exchange in the gift shops.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-09-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

I remember when we were going to use it they sent us a pin coupon to exchange in the gift shops.

They did that for hte first couple of years but I think it's stopped. Too bad but I understand. My son has maybe 4 ME pins because he wouldn't trade them.

**WishUponAStar** · 03-09-2008

We've been using Magical Express since it started, these are the pros & cons in my experiences:

PROS:
- gets you in the Disney spirit from the moment you arrive
- reliable luggage handling
- FREE door to door service
- VERY ORGANIZED service; desk is easy to find, CMs handle your transfer with a Disney smile, there are very organized lines for each resort, & it's really efficiently run
- beautiful & colorful buses w/ Disney videos
- traveling to the resorts with families just as excited as you

CONS:

- You may not get all of your check luggage immediately, it can take up to a few hours
- If you're the LAST stop on the route it can make you feel real anxious! We were on a ME once that had FOUR resort stops & OF COURSE we were LAST!

tinkerbelle24 · 03-09-2008

Thanks all! I think its a done deal!!! ME here we come!!! I will save the rental car fare for BBB but shhhhhhh..... Its a surprise!!

KarenWDWCP · 03-09-2008

I have used ME 3 times and have never had a problem. I love not having to deal with baggage claim or checking the bags at the airport. Our luggage was always delivered to our room within a few hours and it never took more than an hour and a half from landing to get to our resort.

DereksMom713 · 03-11-2008

I'm so excited about staying on-site that I'm taking ME even though we're renting a car. I want to have the complete on-site experience. So, my husband is going to pick up the rental car while my son and I ride ME.

Although, now that I know that you're picked up three hours before your return flight, I may elect to only take it from the airport and not to the airport.

MickeyEars · 03-11-2008

We used ME in August for the first time - loved it. We got our luggage right away. The best part - it's FREE!!!!!

fearless1123 · 03-21-2008

I was just going to ask this same question.

If you are the last of 4 stops, how long will it take?

Do they separate you according to the resort you are going to?

Is it more crowded on the morning flights than the afternoon flights?

Thanks!

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tinkerbelle24 Im a little Disney crazy! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford N.J. Posts: 3,166	M E???? Hi all! I have never used ME before and will be in May. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of using this service? I will only have me and my DD6 with me and we will not be checking any luggage. Thanks all! __________________ 1992~ CBR 2005~ ASMovies 2006~ ASMovies 2007~ ASMusic 2008~ Birthday Trip Off Site Best Western Lakeside 2008~ POR Riverside x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxKate´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Disney Christmas Present for the kids 174 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Re: M E???? Pros-- It's free They take care of your checked luggage The buses are very nice You don't have to drive in a strange place Cons-- You don't have a stop for snacks and drinks You might have a full bus and be the last of 3 or 4 stops You might have to wait 15 minutes to board the bus The pick up time is 3 hours before your return flight and for some people that's too early We have used ME several times and haven't had a problem. We are usually at our resort in under an hour. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 3 hours, 4 minutes

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dixie Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,489	Re: M E???? Thanks for the info Disney Teacher. Keith at Mousektrips always asks if we need ME but were never sure what it entailed. __________________ 20 trips so far to the world!!! Trip 21 is booked yay 24 days at POR with partial Free dining!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: going 'home' to Disney 51 days, 3 hours, 4 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Im a little Disney crazy! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford N.J. Posts: 3,166	Re: M E???? Thanks for the info DT! I have never used it. My DH and I always rent a car but I dont want to have to pay the extra money for just Madison and I. So they pick you up 3 hours before? I will keep that in mind while purchasing my air home. Thanks Oh... Do they still give out ME pins in the mail? __________________ 1992~ CBR 2005~ ASMovies 2006~ ASMovies 2007~ ASMusic 2008~ Birthday Trip Off Site Best Western Lakeside 2008~ POR Riverside x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxKate´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Disney Christmas Present for the kids 174 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes

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Caseys Corner Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,123	Re: M E???? We love it. Never had a problem. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Disneyworld Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Allstar Sports Christmas and New Years in WDW 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 8/9/08 thru 8/16/08 went from not going to going twice. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Days Until We Return Home To Mick! 34 days, 1 hours, 34 minutes

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WishUponAStar Always wishin'... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Girl Posts: 8,422	Re: M E???? We've been using Magical Express since it started, these are the pros & cons in my experiences: PROS: - gets you in the Disney spirit from the moment you arrive - reliable luggage handling - FREE door to door service - VERY ORGANIZED service; desk is easy to find, CMs handle your transfer with a Disney smile, there are very organized lines for each resort, & it's really efficiently run - beautiful & colorful buses w/ Disney videos - traveling to the resorts with families just as excited as you CONS: - You may not get all of your check luggage immediately, it can take up to a few hours - If you're the LAST stop on the route it can make you feel real anxious! We were on a ME once that had FOUR resort stops & OF COURSE we were LAST! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips "Boo with Mickey & Crew" in WDW: 10/8-10/15 Disney Magic cruise: 7-night Eastern Caribbean 4/11/09 www.myspace.com/WhatJessicaSays My Disney Countdown Counting down to: "BOO" w/the crew in WDW 93 days, 21 hours, 4 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Im a little Disney crazy! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford N.J. Posts: 3,166	Re: M E???? Thanks all! I think its a done deal!!! ME here we come!!! I will save the rental car fare for BBB but shhhhhhh..... Its a surprise!! __________________ 1992~ CBR 2005~ ASMovies 2006~ ASMovies 2007~ ASMusic 2008~ Birthday Trip Off Site Best Western Lakeside 2008~ POR Riverside x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxKate´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Disney Christmas Present for the kids 174 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,224	Re: M E???? I have used ME 3 times and have never had a problem. I love not having to deal with baggage claim or checking the bags at the airport. Our luggage was always delivered to our room within a few hours and it never took more than an hour and a half from landing to get to our resort. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another countdown - I can't believe it! Free dining with extended family in... 48 days, 15 hours, 34 minutes

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DereksMom713 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 360	Re: M E???? I'm so excited about staying on-site that I'm taking ME even though we're renting a car. I want to have the complete on-site experience. So, my husband is going to pick up the rental car while my son and I ride ME. Although, now that I know that you're picked up three hours before your return flight, I may elect to only take it from the airport and not to the airport. __________________ DEREK's MOMMY is a.k.a. LUCIANA Avatar: Derek enjoying ice cream at Chef Mickey's. JULY 2006 (with family) - Hilton Grand Vacation Club, SeaWorld MAY 2007 (with family and friends) - Sheraton Vistana Villages, International Drive MAY 2008 (with family and friends) - POP Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: a DisneyWorld trip with my family and friends. I'm chillin' with the Mouse!

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MickeyEars Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 261	Re: M E???? We used ME in August for the first time - loved it. We got our luggage right away. The best part - it's FREE!!!!! __________________ Wishing Everyone a Day filled with Disney Dreaming! 1994 October: Our Honeymoon: Beach Club Resort 1997 April: POFQ 2003 February: POFQ (first trip with the kids) / October: All Star Sports (our anniversary get-a-way) 2004 September: Coronado Springs (We survived Hurricane Jeanne) 2007 Jan: POFQ / Aug: Caribbean Beach 2008 August: All Star Sports (just me and DH ) December: Wilderness Lodge My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Secret trip without the kids! 49 days, 21 hours, 4 minutes

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fearless1123 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Village, OH Posts: 298	Re: M E???? I was just going to ask this same question. If you are the last of 4 stops, how long will it take? Do they separate you according to the resort you are going to? Is it more crowded on the morning flights than the afternoon flights? Thanks! __________________ '81 - Contemporary '83 - Contemporary '91 - CBR '93 - CBR '94 - Yacht Club, CBR '95 - Beach Club '97 - Beach Club '99 - Dolphin '00 - Dolphin '02 - Swan '03 - Swan '04 - Dolphin, Swan '05 - CBR, Swan '06 - Swan '07 - Dolphin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: arrive at MCO and head to Beach Club

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