magical express

myvacation · 03-12-2007

How has the magical express been going for everyone? I'll be going during a really busy time but this express thing sounds like a good thing.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2007

We've used ME twice and both times had very good luck with it. We were at our resort in a little over an hour one time and less than an hour the second time. Luggage wasn't a problem either.

unamadreditre · 03-12-2007

We used ME for the first time in Jan. and didn't have any problems. DH loved not having to hassle with the rental car.

rlcarmichael · 03-12-2007

My experience was LESS than magical due to wait and GRUMPY driver.

ME is Meers Transportation contracted to Disney.

I use Quicksilver personally or rent.

lovemysons · 03-12-2007

We used it twice, and had two totally different experiences. One great, one pretty bad. It is a free service though.

myvacation · 03-12-2007

Well I'm gonna try it, if it is bad I won't ever do it again. I like to start my vacation on a good note.

dac921 · 03-12-2007

We used in Sept. it was great.

JBKoala · 03-13-2007

We've used it twice and had very good experiences. One suggestion I have is that if your flight arrives late in the afternoon or in the evening, you should go ahead and claim your luggage. We went in December 2005 and both mine and my friends luggage wasn't delivered to our room until about 2am. We had been out to Jelly Rolls, so it wasn't like we were asleep when they brought it. We will be claiming our luggage this trip as well since my friends don't land until 11pm. It's always been a pleasant start to the trip and it being free makes it even better. More money to spend on food!

Nastory4 · 03-14-2007

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

We used it twice, and had two totally different experiences. One great, one pretty bad. It is a free service though.

The first time we used it we waited over six hours for our luggage. The next time, we "forgot" to put the yellow tags on our luggage and carried them ourselves. We had no problem. The only thing to consider is what time you arrive at MCO. Later in the evening, they tend to use one bus for numerous resorts instead of one destiniation. I will probably be using it again to save money instead of a car service.

TaraRae82 · 03-14-2007

I'm pretty excited for this feature! It's like starting the magic of Disney as soon as you get off the plane. I will say that since it's Mears that does the driving, it doesn't surprise me that the customer service isn't always up to Disney standards. But, it is included with your package and like anything else that's new, kinks still need to be worked out I'm sure. We're planning to take a flight that lands at around 11am or noon EST so hopefully having to wait for luggage won't be a prob since we'll just head to the parks as soon as we get checked in anyway. If, because we're arriving before normal check in time, our room isn't ready, will they store our luggage and then bring it to the room when it is ready? I'd hate for our luggage to be in limbo so to say!

JBKoala · 03-14-2007

Yes, they will hold your luggage for you and deliver it when your room is ready. It will probably take a few hours for them to even get it to the resort. It is very likely that they won't get it until after check-in time, so they won't have to store it for you. Hope this helps and that you have a most 'magical' experience.

53herbie53 · 03-17-2007

We have used it several times very convenient, never had a problem coming or going.

ArielBelle · 03-17-2007

When and where do you get the yellow Magical Express tags? From my TA, in my case??

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-17-2007

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Originally Posted by ArielBelle

When and where do you get the yellow Magical Express tags? From my TA, in my case??

If you booked through a TA then you will get yours tags form him/her. If you booked through WDW they will come in the mail.

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myvacation Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WI very cold cold cold Posts: 225	magical express How has the magical express been going for everyone? I'll be going during a really busy time but this express thing sounds like a good thing.

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: magical express We've used ME twice and both times had very good luck with it. We were at our resort in a little over an hour one time and less than an hour the second time. Luggage wasn't a problem either. __________________ ~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~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 10 hours 18 minutes

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: magical express We used ME for the first time in Jan. and didn't have any problems. DH loved not having to hassle with the rental car.

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: magical express My experience was LESS than magical due to wait and GRUMPY driver. ME is Meers Transportation contracted to Disney. I use Quicksilver personally or rent. __________________ 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 14 days 0 hours 3 minutes

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: magical express We used it twice, and had two totally different experiences. One great, one pretty bad. It is a free service though. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 5 days 16 hours 48 minutes

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03-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
myvacation Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WI very cold cold cold Posts: 225	Re: magical express Well I'm gonna try it, if it is bad I won't ever do it again. I like to start my vacation on a good note.

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: magical express We used in Sept. it was great. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2486 days 10 hours 21 minutes

03-13-2007	#8 (permalink)
JBKoala Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 113	Re: magical express We've used it twice and had very good experiences. One suggestion I have is that if your flight arrives late in the afternoon or in the evening, you should go ahead and claim your luggage. We went in December 2005 and both mine and my friends luggage wasn't delivered to our room until about 2am. We had been out to Jelly Rolls, so it wasn't like we were asleep when they brought it. We will be claiming our luggage this trip as well since my friends don't land until 11pm. It's always been a pleasant start to the trip and it being free makes it even better. More money to spend on food! __________________ Jennifer "Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show!" "Life is Drawing without and Eraser"

03-14-2007	#10 (permalink)
TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: magical express I'm pretty excited for this feature! It's like starting the magic of Disney as soon as you get off the plane. I will say that since it's Mears that does the driving, it doesn't surprise me that the customer service isn't always up to Disney standards. But, it is included with your package and like anything else that's new, kinks still need to be worked out I'm sure. We're planning to take a flight that lands at around 11am or noon EST so hopefully having to wait for luggage won't be a prob since we'll just head to the parks as soon as we get checked in anyway. If, because we're arriving before normal check in time, our room isn't ready, will they store our luggage and then bring it to the room when it is ready? I'd hate for our luggage to be in limbo so to say!

03-14-2007	#11 (permalink)
JBKoala Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 113	Re: magical express Yes, they will hold your luggage for you and deliver it when your room is ready. It will probably take a few hours for them to even get it to the resort. It is very likely that they won't get it until after check-in time, so they won't have to store it for you. Hope this helps and that you have a most 'magical' experience. __________________ Jennifer "Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show!" "Life is Drawing without and Eraser"

03-17-2007	#12 (permalink)
53herbie53 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 20	Re: magical express We have used it several times very convenient, never had a problem coming or going. __________________ 1995 Carribean Beach 1996 Dixie Landings 1997 Dixie Landings 1998 Dixie Landings 1999 Old Key West 2000 Grand Floridian 2002 Port Orleans 2003 Port Orleans 2004 Boardwalk 2005 Boardwalk 2006 Carribean Beach 2007 Carribean Beach

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Re: magical express When and where do you get the yellow Magical Express tags? From my TA, in my case?? __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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