Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort

trl1812 · 04-23-2009

This is our first trip to WDW and we are flying in from Canada on Westjet. Does the Magic Bus pick up our luggage from them at the airport or do we have to take our luggage to the bus? We arrive July 22nd and leave on the 29th. We are really looking forward to the trip.

2nd Star · 04-23-2009

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tinkerbelle24 · 04-23-2009

Welcome to MB! Disney will get your luggage and take to the resort.

trl1812 · 04-23-2009

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

Cdn Mickey · 04-24-2009

Just make sure you put the luggage tags that indicates the Magic Express. \
Disney sends then to you on your bags.
They are sorted as they come off the plane, and Disney brings them in a truck to the hotels.
If you are on connecting flights, I would ask your travel agent when the tags should get put on the bags.
As the airlines may take them off, then the might be a problem?

We had our bags rather quickly once we got all checked in at POP.

When you arrive at Orlando Airport, once you leave the plane you take a shuttle to the main terminal.
Once in the main terminal look for a Cast Member with a "large Mickey Mouse Glove" and they will direct you to the Magical Express check in area.
They will put on a bus that brings you to the hotel.

We clear US customs in Toronto before we even hit the gate.
Makes arrival even quicker.

If you have a later return flight, there is a secure area that your bags will be held in, you can go for one last swim, and not worry about your bags.
On the return trip your bags come back with you on the bus. And you have to check them in like normal.

Enjoy and have a great trip!

trl1812 · 04-24-2009

Thanks CDN Mickey

**Cincy** · 04-24-2009

If we are getting to the resort after 3pm, we grab our bags off the plane and take them with us to the bus. If we need a change of clothes, we grab our bags. If we are getting in late, we grab our bags. I do not want someone knocking on my door a few hours later while I am trying to sleep.

smee57 · 04-24-2009

Also, if your flight lands after 10:00 p.m. you have to get your own luggage. We had to do that but it wasn't a big deal because there weren't a bazillion people movin' about the airport.

trl1812 · 04-25-2009

I called ME and was told that Westjet Vacations hadn't sent all the proper info to them. I now have to call Westjet back. Upsets me when I paid over
$5000 for the trip.

Grumpy_Medic · 04-25-2009

Make sure you take what you need. Though they can be quick to deliver...WDW resorts will say it can take 4-6 hours after you arrive for your luggage to be delivered. So pack bathing suits, mickey ears, kid stuff etc for the 1st day on your carry on!
Best of luck...and welcome aboard!

smee57 · 04-25-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy_Medic

Make sure you take what you need. Though they can be quick to deliver...WDW resorts will say it can take 4-6 hours after you arrive for your luggage to be delivered. So pack bathing suits, mickey ears, kid stuff etc for the 1st day on your carry on!
Best of luck...and welcome aboard!

Sorry to threadjack, but

'There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can't.'

made me laugh!!

rlcarmichael · 04-26-2009

Personal opinion...grab your bags. I just like knowing you got 'em and that the airline/ME didn't loose them. (That means NOT using the ME tags.)

Don't forget to tip the driver a couple of bucks.

IckleHelen · 09-15-2009

Sorry to revive an old thread. We are travelling from Canada on WestJet and staying at Pop in December too! Though if it makes any difference we are British living in Canada as Permanent Residents.

I've just read the FAQs on Disney's official site regarding this FAQ | Complimentary Airport Service | Walt Disney World Resort and it says international guest (which would include us) need to pick up there luggage and then give it to the Cast Member at the Disney Welcome Centre. I really don't want to wait all night for my luggage (I get paraniod about stuff like that, and won't be able to relax until I have it). Disney's site says nothing about being able to keep you're baggage and asking the ME driver to store it under the bus and collect it immediately when get to the resort - Can I still do that? I'm assuming Disney don't mention it because it's better for them to transport it the same way as the rest, but could be wrong.

Mickey Mom · 09-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by IckleHelen

Sorry to revive an old thread. We are travelling from Canada on WestJet and staying at Pop in December too! Though if it makes any difference we are British living in Canada as Permanent Residents.

I've just read the FAQs on Disney's official site regarding this FAQ | Complimentary Airport Service | Walt Disney World Resort and it says international guest (which would include us) need to pick up there luggage and then give it to the Cast Member at the Disney Welcome Centre. I really don't want to wait all night for my luggage (I get paraniod about stuff like that, and won't be able to relax until I have it). Disney's site says nothing about being able to keep you're baggage and asking the ME driver to store it under the bus and collect it immediately when get to the resort - Can I still do that? I'm assuming Disney don't mention it because it's better for them to transport it the same way as the rest, but could be wrong.

****ATTENTION CANADIAN TRAVELLERS*******

As an international flight, toss out the ME luggage tags....you won't need them.
Once you land at Orlando International, you are required to pick up your bags and head towards customs/security. On your way there, the airport security will take your bags from you and send them through another security check. You continue through customs youself without your bags, then through a security check, then you head out to pick up your luggage at baggage claim.

At that point you head down to the Magical Express counter where you will be directed to your appropriate bus. The Magical Express driver will store your luggage under the bus and unload it when you are dropped off at your resort. Bell services will deliver you and your luggage together to your room.

There is a lot of confusion towards Canadian/International flyers and the ME system. Even when I had called prior to our trip this Spring I was receiving different answers from different CM's.

We flew WestJet this spring direct to Orlando, it was by far the best airline we have ever flown. Have a great trip!!

IckleHelen · 09-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey Mom

Bell services will deliver you and your luggage together to your room.

Presumably I'm fine to carry my own luggage to the room? I remember doing that last time we went (5 years ago). We are staying in POP so it's not like it's one of the deluxes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey Mom

We flew WestJet this spring direct to Orlando, it was by far the best airline we have ever flown. Have a great trip!!

Our flight is direct from Calgary. We've never flown with WestJet so this is good to know.

Thanks
Helen

04-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
trl1812 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 15	Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort This is our first trip to WDW and we are flying in from Canada on Westjet. Does the Magic Bus pick up our luggage from them at the airport or do we have to take our luggage to the bus? We arrive July 22nd and leave on the 29th. We are really looking forward to the trip.

04-23-2009	#2 (permalink)
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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Welcome to MB! Disney will get your luggage and take to the resort. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

04-23-2009	#4 (permalink)
trl1812 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

04-24-2009	#5 (permalink)
Cdn Mickey Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 46	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Just make sure you put the luggage tags that indicates the Magic Express. \ Disney sends then to you on your bags. They are sorted as they come off the plane, and Disney brings them in a truck to the hotels. If you are on connecting flights, I would ask your travel agent when the tags should get put on the bags. As the airlines may take them off, then the might be a problem? We had our bags rather quickly once we got all checked in at POP. When you arrive at Orlando Airport, once you leave the plane you take a shuttle to the main terminal. Once in the main terminal look for a Cast Member with a "large Mickey Mouse Glove" and they will direct you to the Magical Express check in area. They will put on a bus that brings you to the hotel. We clear US customs in Toronto before we even hit the gate. Makes arrival even quicker. If you have a later return flight, there is a secure area that your bags will be held in, you can go for one last swim, and not worry about your bags. On the return trip your bags come back with you on the bus. And you have to check them in like normal. Enjoy and have a great trip!

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Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort

04-24-2009	#6 (permalink)
trl1812 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Thanks CDN Mickey

04-24-2009	#7 (permalink)
Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort If we are getting to the resort after 3pm, we grab our bags off the plane and take them with us to the bus. If we need a change of clothes, we grab our bags. If we are getting in late, we grab our bags. I do not want someone knocking on my door a few hours later while I am trying to sleep. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

04-24-2009	#8 (permalink)
smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Also, if your flight lands after 10:00 p.m. you have to get your own luggage. We had to do that but it wasn't a big deal because there weren't a bazillion people movin' about the airport. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

04-25-2009	#9 (permalink)
trl1812 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort I called ME and was told that Westjet Vacations hadn't sent all the proper info to them. I now have to call Westjet back. Upsets me when I paid over $5000 for the trip.

04-25-2009	#10 (permalink)
Grumpy_Medic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 135	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Make sure you take what you need. Though they can be quick to deliver...WDW resorts will say it can take 4-6 hours after you arrive for your luggage to be delivered. So pack bathing suits, mickey ears, kid stuff etc for the 1st day on your carry on! Best of luck...and welcome aboard! __________________ 'There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can't.' 1989-Offsite 2003-POFQ 2005-POR Engaged at Epoct and purchased our piece of the magic 2007-OKW Honeymoon 2007-CBR 2008-GF May 2008-SSR June (yes went a month later!) 2009-AKV May 2009(Sept)-Stop at Disneyland while out on business My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st trip to Disneyland...only a day or 2 :(

04-26-2009	#12 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Personal opinion...grab your bags. I just like knowing you got 'em and that the airline/ME didn't loose them. (That means NOT using the ME tags.) Don't forget to tip the driver a couple of bucks. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 18 days 23 hours 52 minutes

09-15-2009	#13 (permalink)
IckleHelen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 125	Re: Magical Bus from Airport to POP Resort Sorry to revive an old thread. We are travelling from Canada on WestJet and staying at Pop in December too! Though if it makes any difference we are British living in Canada as Permanent Residents. I've just read the FAQs on Disney's official site regarding this FAQ \| Complimentary Airport Service \| Walt Disney World Resort and it says international guest (which would include us) need to pick up there luggage and then give it to the Cast Member at the Disney Welcome Centre. I really don't want to wait all night for my luggage (I get paraniod about stuff like that, and won't be able to relax until I have it). Disney's site says nothing about being able to keep you're baggage and asking the ME driver to store it under the bus and collect it immediately when get to the resort - Can I still do that? I'm assuming Disney don't mention it because it's better for them to transport it the same way as the rest, but could be wrong. __________________ POP 3 days THEN Offsite Villa 7 days THEN POP 4 days - Sept/Oct 2004 (Hurricane messed up our schedule) Next Trip : Pop Century - 6th Dec to 20th Dec 2009

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