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Are you looking to travel aboard the Magical Express soon? Check out the new change coming to this FREE service for Disney Resort Guests.
Magical Express
We were absolutely shocked that Disney planned to end Disney’s Magical Express for Disney Hotel Guests in 2022. The Magical Express is a complimentary airport shuttle service from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World. Read all about this announcement HERE.
My family always felt as though our vacation officially started as soon as we stepped aboard the Magical Express. Many Disney Guests have wondered what transportation options may be available from and to the Orlando Aiport.
New Option for Magical Express
In April, we shared that a new option would be available from the airport for Disney Guests with Mears Connect. In the beginning, Mears will simply operate from the Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Resort area.
This will allow all Disney Guests to receive both quick and efficient service to begin their Disney vacation a bit quicker. This will begin in January 2022. Find out more about this new service HERE.
New Change for Magical Express
Guests still hoping to utilize Disney’s Magical Express for the remainder of this year will experience a new change.
“As of July 1, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer mail reservation confirmation collateral to Guests and travel professionals. Instead, Guests will utilize MagicBands or MagicMobile to check in at Disney’s Magical Express Welcome Center.”
As of July 1, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer mail reservation confirmation collateral to Guests.
“Any Guests who do not have either will be checked in by retrieving their reservations manually using their ids. This is currently the process at the Disney’s Magical Express Welcome Center if a Guest does not have their mailed reservation confirmation collateral.”
Guests will utilize MagicBands or MagicMobile to check in at Disney’s Magical Express Welcome Center.
What do you think of this change to Magical Express? Will this affect your family’s future trip? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.
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DANA SECCOMBE
Friday 2nd of July 2021
So I assume you tell the resort when your return flight is when you arrive?
Stacey Martella-Ferris
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
I feel the same as ian does, I don't think this was ever truly "free". They accounted for the cost somewhere in your trip
Pete
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
So you don't get a letter with details on how to get to the Magical Express check-in and a confirmation letter. We always checked in via Magic Bands so it wasn't a big deal. Other than the yellow tags, don't need the rest of the paperwork
Julie
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
Do you still need a reservation ahead of time or can you up just show your magic band?
Jon w
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
It's 3 hours before your flight. Good luck