How long does it usually take for Disneys Magical Express to pick you up and take you to the resort?|116880

Just out of curiosity - our flight should arrive in Orlando at 10:30AM. How often does the Magical Express run to take you to the hotel? Will they be there when we arrive or will we have to wait? Also, we are staying at Saratoga Springs - about how long would it take to get there from the airport using the express?

I_m asking a million questions about this trip. :) Just like to know what_s going on!

Not to worry about asking a million questions about your Disney World trip. I_ve been a lot and get so excited about each trip!

I have flown to Orlando and ridden the Magical Express to WDW and NEVER had any problems. Before you arrive, you will be mailed an Airport Transportation Booklet and luggage tags ~ usually you get it about 2 weeks before your flight.

When we arrive we skip airport baggage claim and go right to the Disney Airport Welcome Center ~ it_s on Level 1, _B_ Side. Not to worry it_s easy to find. Some people stop to get their luggage and carry it on the bus. We have never had a problem with lost luggage. But be sure to have a carry on with your swim suit and any extras you may need. That way you can swim or head to Theme Parks if your room isn_t ready. Or heaven forbid if your luggage is late.

There is a line of ME busses waiting to pick you up. Climb on the one marked for your resort. It takes awhile for the bus to load and then you are on your way. I_d say the drive takes about 45 and that includes stops (no more than 4 stops) to drop guests off at their resorts.

Your luggage should arrive in about 3 hours and is left in your room. Doesn_t get any easier than that.

When you depart your resort returning to the airport :-(
~ will be notified of your ME pick-up time and location the day prior to checkout. They hang this info on your room door.
Check the time to make sure you have 3+ hours ~ the bus can make multiple stops and there are delays as luggage is loaded at other Resorts. You certainly do not want to be late arriving at the airport.

Check this site for Magical Express info and other WDW info as well ~
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Transportation/ma��


Have a Magical Holiday and Pixie Dust to you!

You will go to the Disney Magical Express location in Orlando Airport - if memory serves it is lower level side B - it will be noted or just ask as you leave the plane. You check in and board the bus designated for your resort and you may sit for a brief time waiting for more bus passengers. From start to finish it is about an hour and you are at your resort. Time flys! The bus is comfortable and videos play for the ride.

The ride itself is about 30minutes long.
How long you will wait for the bus depends on
what time of day it is and how many guests are waiting for the bus
and where the bus is on route.

Not all the ME buses go to SS. Each ME bus hits about 3 disney resorts. so it will just depend on where it is on its route.
I have walked right on to my bus and I have waited 30 minutes for it.

Once you get off the plane, you will go directly to the airport_s monorail/subway to terminal B. From there, you take the escalator to level 1. You then go to Disney_s Magical Express Welcome Center and show them your Magical Express booklet that Disney sends you in the mail about 2 weeks before your vacation. After that, you will go into the Saratoga Springs queue and wait for them show you to the correct bus. This process can take up to about 30 minutes or so. There are several Magical Express buses in the parking lot boarding the guests since they are already aware of your flight times, so most likely the bus will be there waiting for you. Once you_re on the bus, the ride from the airport to the hotel can take about 25 min to about 40 min depending on whether you are the first hotel stop or the last since they drop other guests off at different hotels. NOTE: The Magical Express gets your luggage for you and drops it off your hotel room, but that can take up to 3 hours, so if you need to get something before then (ie: bathing suit, toothbrush, etc), then you need to carry it on the plane....So, since your plane lands at 10:30 am, then I think it would be safe to say you will be at your hotel by noon. This is really a great thing Disney has been offering the last few years...it saves a lot of money and it_s a lot of fun too! Here_s Disney_s link for more info
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts��

You may have a bit of a wait, but if you do it shouldn_t be long. My brother and sister-in-law just did a WDW trip in late June and said they had to wait for maybe 10 minutes. It_s a heck of a lot better than it used to be when Mears Motor Coaches was the big outfit transporting people to and from WDW. You_d have to wait for an hour (sometimes two) just to get transportation to your resort, and they usually crammed you into a van. Not nearly as comfortable as the Magical Express Bus.

It takes about 20 minutes to get from Orlando International Airport to WDW property, but you have to bear in mind that the bus may drop people off at other resorts before dropping you off at Saratoga Springs. At most, you_re looking at around 45 minutes from the time you leave to the time you_re dropped off at Saratoga Springs.

As for going back to the airport, don_t sweat that. They_ll ask you what day you_re leaving and what time your flight departs, and they_ll make sure they have someone there to pick you up and deliver you to the airport with plenty of time to check in, go through security, etc.

After you get off the plane, head directly downstairs and walk all the way to the left side of the terminal. You will check in with your Magical Express vouchers you receive in the mail at least 2 weeks before your flight. If you don_t have those vouches, you will not get on the bus so make sure you bring them with you for both trips.

After checking in, they will put you in a line specifically for your resort. It depends on the time of year and the time of day you_re going for how long you will have to wait for the bus. Being that you have a morning flight, you shouldn_t have to wait longer than 10-20 minutes. One time we arrived at 9 AM a literally were on the bus within 5 minutes.

On the bus, there will not only be guests from your resort. Any Magical Express bus can make up to 3 resort stops, it_s kind of luck of the draw if your resort is first. Usually they will only drop off guests with hotels that are close to one another. The ride from the airport to Disney property alone could last to about 30 minutes if you_re the first stop.

Also, don_t forget to tip the Magical Express driver.

What is the quickest and easiest way to get to Magic Kingdom from an outside hotel?|128271

We will be staying at the Hilton Parc Soleil in March. This will be out 1st trip to Disney and we have a 4 year old daughter. We will want to take a break in the afternoon and return to our hotel for a break. What is the best, quickest way to get to and from Magic Kingdom? Should we park at the lot, or park in downtown Disney and take their bus system? Thanks.

Parking is now $14. If you park in downtown Disney you will have to take a bus to the transportation center _ transfer to a bus going to your park. You save the parking fee but it takes more time as you will have to reverse this process when you return after your break. If time is the major factor then the parking lot is your best choice.

Actually, I would have recommended staying at a Disney resort. If you are travelling with younger children especially, not only is it MUCH easier to get back to your hotel for mid-day breaks, but you get all of the OTHER perks of the on site resorts. Plus Disney has a resort to fit ANY budget.

Continuing with my thought, if you stay at one of the value resorts, say the All-Star Movies, which is more than kid friendly, you will be able to save money using the Disney Dining plan, Magical Express to and from the airport (free), transportation system, plus the famous Disney service.

Trust me, when you add everything up, including park passes, hotel, service, convenience, and all of the other intangebles that Disney offers, staying on property makes the most sense. They take great care of their guests. Once you stay on property you will never stay off property again.

Check and see if your hotel has it_s own shuttle. Now, you will be a a slight disadvantage, since the shuttle won_t go door to door and it won_t run as often as the Disney resort shuttles do. However, it may be the best option. If no shuttle, I agree with the other posters, park at the TTC and hop a Disney bus from there.

I suggest checking out the disboards. The disboards is a message boards type website that is all about going to Disney. You can get resort reviews, tips for getting around on and off property, hotel advice, restaurant reviews, and find just about any topic you can think of. I put the link below.

Hope this helps, have a great trip!

Park at the TTC (Transportation and Ticket Center). From there you can either take a boat or the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom.
If you take the Disney buses from Downtown Disney, you_ll have to transfer at one of the resorts, then catch a bus to the parks. This could take you a few hours. There are no direct buses from Downtown Disney to any of the parks.

exactly what carol said..
It_s probably to late now but being that its your 1st trip to disney you should have stayed at a disney resort. Disney_s magical express would have picked you up from the airport transported you and family to your resort and taken you back to the airport in a timely manner. So, no need to rent a car and while on the WDW property disney buses take you to all the parks free of charge..no parking fees...but back to what carol said the buses don_t take hours :)