The fact that the service will have a price attached likely won't be too much of an issue considering every other way of getting from the airport to Disney World will also have a price attached. Disney hotel guests in Florida used to be able to head to a dedicated section of Orlando International Airport and hop on a free themed shuttle to the resort, called the Magical Express.

There clearly was a desire for the service, and while Mears Connect likely won't be a carbon copy of Magical Express, as it likely doesn't have the same level of Disney cooperation, if it's close enough many people will likely take advantage of it. Walt Disney World will end the Disneys Magical Express service for airport transportation starting with arrivals on January 1, 2022. It was made clear when the Magical Express termination was announced that Mears was not the one behind the decision, so seeing them try to fill the void isn't shocking. However, the one big difference is that while the Magical Express was a free service, according to The Points Guy, Means Connect will not be, although, exactly what it will cost has not yet been announced.

The good news for fans of that service is that Mears Connect, which will begin service on January 1, 2022, the day after the Disney Magical Express ends, will still provide many of those services, including luggage handling. We’ll keep you posted with any further updates We’ll also keep an eye out for any news on what airport transportation for the Disney Cruise Line will look like in 2022. While Disney’s Magical Express service is still available for stays through that date, DME is no longer providing luggage delivery. The service is set to end on January 1, 2022. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Disney's Magical Express gave guests booking vacations to Walt Disney World the ability to go right from their place to the bus taking them to their hotel, without even requiring them to pick up their bags. As I explained previously, Disneys Magical Express is a complimentary service that is included with your Disney Resort Reservation. Mears operates the Magical Express, so we’re anticipating that Mears Connect will function pretty similarly to the current service. Disney’s Magical Express service, which provides guests with transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World, will be ending in 2022. As of July 1st, Disney’s Magical Express will stop mailing reservation confirmation. Earlier today, Disney shared some news with travel agents about a change coming to the Magical Express check-in process. If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and sign up for our newsletter here. But, today we’ve got another update for those who are planning to use Disney’s Magical Express this year, while it’s still available. Disney is also introducing Early Theme Park Entry later this year (replacing the former Extra Magic Hours), which will allow hotel guests to enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before the general public.įor all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World, check out The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, or to plan your family’s trip to Orlando, check out The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids. While Disney’s Magical Express is disappearing, other Walt Disney World complimentary transportation options will continue to be available, including buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner. Disney claims that the change is due to vacationers having “more options to choose from than ever for transportation, including ride-share services.” In addition, a new Brightline train was recently announced that will provide direct rail service between the airport and Disney Springs. For 250, travelers can book the Express direct-to-resort service for four passengers. Photo courtesy Disneyĭisney’s Magical Express was a major perk for many guests staying at onsite Walt Disney World resort hotels. Cost for a one-way Standard shared-ride service is 16 each way for adults, 13.50 each way for children. Guests with new or existing Disney hotel reservations for arrivals through the end of 2021 can still use the service, but it will not be available for arriving visitors starting January 1, 2022. At the same time, we’re also introducing new ways for guests to enjoy their visits, including early theme park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests. Walt Disney World announced today that the free Disney’s Magical Express will cease service after December 31, 2021. An exclusive Disney statement notes, As consumer needs and preferences change, we will no longer offer Disney’s Magical Express service starting with arrivals in 2022. Disney’s Magical Express will expire at the end of 2021, eliminating free transportation from Walt Disney World to Orlando International Airport. For 15 years, millions of visitors have relied on Disney’s Magical Express bus service for free transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort, but they’ll soon need to find a new ride because the popular service is going extinct.

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