Disney’s Magical Express! It really is Magical!

Disney’s Magical Express
It Really Is Magical!
Planning a vacation to Disney can be a very exciting event. Disney is somewhere you can visit and experience a trip of a lifetime, or it may be somewhere you go time and time again. No matter how many times you visit Walt Disney World, if you are flying you really should  take advantage of Disney’s complimentary service, Disney’s Magical Express


For the past couple of years that we have gone to Disney we have driven, but with the high price of gas this year we decided to fly. A wonderful perk to flying is not only arriving in 2 hours, but also not having to worry a bit about your luggage. 
As soon as you know you are flying, you can call WDW and inform them that you would like Disney’s Magical Express. It is offered to anyone staying at a Disney Resort on property. The cast member will take your flight information, names, etc.
About 2 weeks before your arrival date, the mail will arrive with your Disney Magical Express information. Be sure to check it for accuracy. There will be vouchers for the DME bus and also luggage tags. I absolutely love the tag feature. You simply tag your bag, check it in a the airport, and the next place you see your bag is in your hotel room! Magical? I think so!


A separate vehicle will pick up your luggage and bring it the resort. When you arrive in Orlando, there will be signs all over that point you in the direction of the Magical Express. There is also a map in your mail kit, but you really won’t need it, there are plenty of signs.
When you get downstairs in the airport, there is a Disney’s Magical Express counter where you can check in. They will direct you to the lane your bus is in. The buses leave about every 15-20 minutes, so you won’t be waiting long! There are also an abundance of buses! 
After boarding the bus, it won’t be long and you will be on your way. During the 20 minute ride, you can enjoy a warm welcome from the Disney characters via the drop down monitors on the bus. They are timed perfectly to your arrival at the hotel! Magical?
 I think so!
Before you know it you will be at your Disney resort of choice!
Unfortunately, your trip will go just as fast. Well, mine always does anyway. Disney’s Magical Express takes care of you for the return trip also. The night before you check out you will receive a note under your hotel door with instructions about the following morning. Only one person from the family has to go downstairs to do the airport/luggage check in. Once again, the bags are tagged, weighed (since there is a 50 lb. weight limit) and you won’t see them again until you reach your destination. You can go about the rest of your check out day and just enjoy! The DME  pick up time will be given to you so you know the time to return to your hotel for transportation back to the airport. The time is generally 3 hours before your departure time of the plane. 
Before you know it, you are on your way back to the airport and on your way home. Warning: The trip back to the airport is NOT as much fun as on the way to the resort! There still is an adorable video to watch, but sometimes, in  the bus….tears will be shed.
All and all, Disney’s Magical Express really is a wonderful experience! Our family loves it and so will you!

Disclosure: All opinions are that of 3decades3kids