Another Magical Express Question

[spinnerf]

We are renting a car, is it OK to still use the ME luggage tags so we dont have to cart our bags? or will we hold the bus up?

[faline]

If you're asking to use Magical Express to transport your luggage from the airport to your resort while you do not ride the bus, the answer is no, you can't do that. In order for your luggage to be transported from the airport to your resort, you need to use the bus service as well.

However, if your airline participate, you CAN use the resort check-in service to have your luggage transported from your resort to the airport even if you don't use Magical Express on your trip back to the airport.

[CleveRocks]

We are renting a car, is it OK to still use the ME luggage tags so we dont have to cart our bags? or will we hold the bus up?faline is correct.

You wouldn't be holding up any bus ... luggage is transported in delivery trucks. And for the trip from airport to resort, no one is pre-assigned to a specific bus, so it's not like the driver will be waiting for you to show up.

[spinnerf]

@ Faline - are you sure? I re-read the Magical Express documents and nowhere does it say I must ride the bus. It does specifically state that my luggage will travel separate from me and the only prerequisite is that I attach the luggage tags. Maybe I should contact Magical Express. Thanks!

[zcrsdad]

I just got this from the magical express web site:

What is Disney's Magical Express Service?

Complimentary motor coach transportation and luggage transfer services from Orlando International Airport to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels and back for passengers of all Orlando air carriers
Travel time is approximately 45 to 75 minutes. Motor coaches may make multiple stops before arriving at your Disney Resort hotel.
Luggage delivery service is available for flights arriving between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. For airport arrivals after 10:00 p.m., Guests must collect their luggage at Baggage Claim and transport it with them on the motor coach.
Reserve the service when you make your Disney Resort reservation prior to arrival at Orlando International Airport.
Please note: The service does not provide luggage-only transfer.
U.S. and Canada Reservations: (407) WDW-MAGIC or (407) 939-6244.
United Kingdom Reservations: 0870 24 24 900 or online www.disneyworld.co.uk for Walt Disney Travel Company bookings - or contact your travel agent or tour operator. International Guests make your reservation through the same travel agent or tour operator used to book your trip. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

[spinnerf]

@ zcrsdad . Thank you! That answers it!

[peemagg]

If you wanted to use the luggage service, only one of you have to ride the bus.

This is an option if you don't want to handle the luggage, but your group will be split with this option.

For our next trip, we thought of having one or two of us go get the car(s) and the rest ride the bus, but this is not an option that everyone wants to do.

[Dream'nDisney]

I'm not sure where you are staying, but you could use DME to get to WDW free of charge and then rent your car onsight.