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Enjoy unparalleled Disney service in addition to these vacation benefits:

  • Complimentary DISNEY TRANSPORTATION by motor coach, water launch or monorail throughout the
    Walt Disney World® Resort property. *

  • Head back to your Resort for A DISNEY MIDDAY BREAK and return to the Parks later in the day.
    Sample available SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, including unique child activity centers, in-room
    babysitting, learning programs and dinner clubs (nominal fee for services; subject to availability).

  • Take advantage of on-property CHARGING PRIVILEGES and convenient DELIVERY of purchases to
    your Disney Resort.

  • Every day, some of the most popular attractions at one Theme Park are open for EXTRA MAGIC HOUR
    exclusively for guests at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. Each day one of the theme parks
    will open one hour early OR stay open three hours later so Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy
    select attractions. (A valid theme park ticket and Resort ID are required. )           
Check-In is at 3PM and Check-out is at 11AM.    However...
If you are arriving earlier than 3PM, Disney lets you go ahead and "check-in".  Go to the front desk and let
your room number. Leave your luggage with the Bell Service, and they will store it until your room is ready.
When your room is ready, your luggage will be delivered to your room and waiting for you when you get in.
So "check-in" early, and have the day to play at Disney's Parks!
Disney's Magical Express Service
Disney's Magical Express Service offers complimentary airport shuttle -

Disney's Magical Express allows guests to check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim at
Orlando International Airport and board luxury motor coaches to the Walt Disney World® Resort - as their bags
"magically" appear in their room upon check in. The round-trip service, which is  complimentary for Disney Resort
guests is designed to give the stress-free vacation they want.

Disney's Magical Express service makes guests' return to Orlando International Airport hassle-free as well. This
convenient system lets guests avoid airport check-in lines by enabling passengers on domestic flights** to check
their luggage and receive a boarding pass before departing their Disney hotel.

Guests with flight departures later in the day no longer have to worry about their luggage after they check out of
their hotel. They can simply check their luggage at the Resort Airline Check-in Desk and then enjoy the last day
of their stay.

*The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel, the seven hotels on and near Hotel Plaza Boulevard, and Shades of Green are
not included.

**Airlines Participating in Airport Check-In:  includes Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines,
JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines/Ted, AirTran Airways and US Airways.


Frequently Asked Questions about Disney's Magical Express -
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Q. Do I have to use a specific airline in order to use Disney's Magical Express Service?

A. No. You may use Disney's Magical Express motor coach transportation and luggage transfer services,
regardless of the airline you fly.


Q. Can I book Disney's Magical Express Service for transportation to my Resort hotel upon my arrival
at the Orlando International Airport?

A. No. In order to utilize Disney's Magical Express Service, you must make a reservation for the service prior to
your arrival.


Q. Can I book Disney's Magical Express Service for transportation from my Resort hotel to the
Orlando International Airport while at my Resort hotel?

A. Yes. Contact your Resort hotel Front Desk for assistance.


Q. Can I book a "luggage-only" transfer?

A. No. To utilize Disney's Magical Express Service, you must participate in both the motor coach transportation
and the luggage transfer services.


Q. Are car seats allowed on the motor coaches?

A. No. Car seats are not permitted on the motor coaches; they must be stowed underneath the motor coach.
Children can either sit on an adult's lap or occupy a seat by themselves.


Q. How long is the travel time from the Orlando International Airport to my Resort hotel?

A. The approximate travel time is 45-75 minutes. The motor coaches may make up to three (3) stops before
arriving at your Resort hotel.

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Q. What are the hours of operation and location of the Disney Welcome Center?

A. The Disney Welcome Center is located on Terminal side B, Level 1. The hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., but
those hours will be extended to meet the flights of all Guests who have booked Disney’s Magical Express, even if
a flight is scheduled to arrive after 11 p.m.

Guests arriving at the airport after 10 p.m. should be advised to claim their luggage at the baggage claim and
take it with them to the Disney’s Magical Express motor coach to their resort.


Q. Will there be signs at Orlando International Airport directing me to the Disney Welcome Center?

A. No – The airport will not allow Disney to post directional signs. For Guests who arrive through Gates 1-29 and
60-99, Disney’s Magical Express Cast will be located in baggage claim on Level 2 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and
8:00 pm to 1:30 am. For Guests arriving between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, the Orlando International Airport
Information desks will provide directional assistance. The major airlines that use these gates are: AirTran,
American, Continental, and Delta.

For Guests who arrive through Gates 30-59 and 100-129, Disney’s Magical Express Cast will continue to be
located in baggage claim on Level 2 from 8:00 am to 1:30 am. The major airlines that use these gates are:
JetBlue, Southwest, United, and US Airways.


Q. As an international traveler, do I have to claim my luggage?

A. If the Orlando International Airport is the first point of entry into the United States, Guests will follow the U.S.
Customs & Border Protection process and claim their luggage upon disembarking the airplane.  Once they have
completed this process they will proceed to the Disney Welcome Center.  Their luggage will be transferred to the
Baggage Claim area, where Disney will collect it if tagged with Disney’s Magical Express luggage tags.  If Guests
have already completed the U.S. Customs & Border Protection process in another U.S. city or before entering
the U.S., they will proceed directly to the main Terminal building; and Disney will claim their luggage.


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Q. When will my luggage be delivered to my room at my Resort hotel?

A. It may take up to three (3) hours after you check in to your Resort hotel for your luggage to be delivered to
your room. You do not need to be in your room to receive your luggage. Please pack any valuables, medications
or anything you need immediately upon your arrival in Orlando in a carry-on bag.


Q. On my day of departure, how will I know what time a motor coach will pick me up at my Resort hotel
to return to Orlando International Airport?

A. The day before you check out, you will receive a Transportation Notice advising you of your motor coach pick-
up time and giving you other general information. Your motor coach pick-up time will be approximately three (3)
hours prior to your flight departure time from Orlando International Airport. International travelers will be picked
up four (4) hours prior to flight departure time. You are responsible for bringing your luggage to the motor coach
pick-up location.


Q. Will the motor coaches accommodate wheelchairs?

A. Yes. However, please indicate at the time of your booking that you will be traveling with a wheelchair.


Q. Will Disney's Magical Express Service provide wheelchairs at Orlando International Airport upon
arrival?

A. No. If you need wheelchair assistance upon arrival at Orlando International Airport, you will need to arrange
this directly with your airline.


Q. Can I travel with a service animal and use Disney's Magical Express Service?

A. Yes. Service animals are permitted to travel on the motor coach with their owner; unfortunately, no other pets
are permitted to travel on the motor coach. If you wish to travel with a pet, you will need to make other
transportation arrangements.

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Resort Airline Check-In Questions:

Q. What is Resort Airline Check-In service?

A. This service is offered to Guests staying at select Walt Disney World® resorts departing on participating
airlines from the Orlando International Airport.  This service allows Guests to check their luggage and receive
their airline boarding passes at their Disney Resort.  At this time, the service is only available to those Guests
flying domestically, including Puerto Rico, on select airlines.  Guests may pre-register for this service at the
Welcome Center, located on Level 1 Side B of Orlando International Airport.

Airlines currently participating in the Resort Check-In Service:
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines,
United Airlines/Ted, AirTran Airways and US Airways.


Q. How does Resort Airline Check-In Service work?

A. Guests can check-in at any time on their day of departure as long as it is not less than 3 hours prior to their
flight departure time.  A valid government issued ID and Key to the World Key are required to participate and all
members of the party must be present.


Q. Which Walt Disney World® Resort hotels offer Resort Airline Check-In Service?

A. Resort Airline Check-In is offered at all Walt Disney World® owned and operated resorts with the exception of
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.  Resort Airline Check-in is also not available
at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin or the Downtown Disney® Area resorts.


Q. What are the hours of operation for Resort Airline Check-In Service?

A. Seven days a week, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.  If Guests cannot check-in during these operating hours, they will need to
check in directly with their airline upon arrival at the Orlando International Airport.


Q. Do I have to use Disney's Magical Express Service to participate in the Resort Airline Check-In
Service?

A. No. The Resort Airline Check-In Service is available to guests staying at select Walt Disney World® Resort
hotels who are flying domestically on participating airlines departing from Orlando International Airport. You may
take any transportation from your Resort hotel to Orlando International Airport.


Q. If I am departing for an international destination, can I use Resort Airline Check-In Service?

A. At this time, the service is only available to Guests flying domestically (including Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands).  Guests flying internationally will need to check in directly with their airline at the Orlando
International Airport.


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services must be made in advance by callilng Mears directly at: 800-759-5219. Or you can use the great
transportation services of Quicksilver Tours & Transporation.
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