You know, staying at a Disney resort has more benefits than you ever imagined. The fun just doesn't stop there!
Disney's Magical Express
Start your vacation the moment you land at Orlando International Airport by taking Disney's Magical Express!
Disney's Magical Express Benefits:- Bypass baggage claim when you arrive and board a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach to Walt Disney World® Resort. You won't even have to think about your bags, which will "magically" be delivered to your room.
- Save on transportation costs, tolls and more - the service is complimentary.
- When your vacation is over, you and your bags will be transported from your Walt Disney World® Resort back to the Orlando International Airport.
- If you're departing Walt Disney World Resort on domestic flights with American Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines/Song, JetBlue, Northwest Airlines, or United/Ted, you can receive your return airline boarding passes and check luggage at your Resort, bypassing airport check-in, by taking advantage of our Resort Airline Check-in service.
In order to take advantage of
Disney's Magical Express, prior reservations must be made before your flight. Contact your Resort front desk to make further arrangements.
It does not matter what airline you fly through to use
Disney's Magic Express, but you must be on American Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines/Song, JetBlue, Northwest Airlines, or United/Ted to utilize the Resort Airline Check-in service.
Upon arriving at the Orlando Internation Airport, those using
Disney's Magic Express must check in at the
Disney Welcome Center. The
Disney Welcome Center is in the Main Terminal Building of Orlando International Airport on the A side on Level 1. The hours are 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., but they will be happy to extend those hours if you have booked
Disney's Magical Express Service before your flight and it is scheduled to arrive after 11:00 p.m.
The approximate travel time from the Orlando International Airport is 45-75 minutes. The motor coaches may make up to three (3) stops before arriving at your Resort hotel.
If you have to change your flight information before arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort, you may call the same number used to make your room reservation. While at your Resort hotel, contact your Resort hotel Front Desk for assistance.
If you did not receive your
Disney's Magical Express information packet, including vouchers and luggage tags prior to leaving your home, get on your flight like normal. Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, please proceed directly to the Disney Welcome Center (A side, Level 1). You do not need to claim your luggage. Disney will obtain your information, collect your luggage and deliver it to your room at your Resort hotel. At the Disney Welcome Center, you will be asked for your airline baggage claim checks and a brief description of your luggage. You will also be asked to confirm your return flight information if you are using
Disney's Magical Express Service for transportation back to Orlando International Airport at the end of your stay.
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.
You must check in at the Resort Airline Check-In Desk located in the lobby of select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels up to 12 hours prior to your flight departure time (but no less than three hours prior) during operating hours. A valid government issued photo ID and Key to the World Card (your hotel room key) are required to participate.
* Disney's Magical Express Service is available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests arriving at Orlando International Airport, with exception to those Guests staying at Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Disney's Hilton Head Resort. This service is also not offered for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, Shades of Green, and the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels.
Extra Magic Hours
Each day one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to an extra three hours after regular Park closing, so Guests of Disney Resorts have the opportunity to play more in the Parks.
- Enjoy easy access to select attractions – even some of the most popular ones!
- Take a relaxing mid-day break for a nap, a swim or to play golf, knowing that you have extra time for Theme Park fun. Enjoy your vacation at an easy, stress-free pace.
- Valid Theme Park admission and Resort identification required for Extra Magic Hours at Theme Parks.
- To get the most out of the Extra Magic Hours benefit, add the Park Hopper Option for optimal flexibility. Remember, with the Park Hopper Option, you can go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day.
Extra Magic Hours occur on every day (unless otherwise noted) and are at a different theme park each day. Now, each water park (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) open an hour before official park opening. Let's say that Blizzard Beach opens at nine in the morning today. If you are staying at an EMH resort, you get to come in at
eight in the morning today. If a park offers Extra Magic Hours in the evening, you get to stay up to three hours after the park officially closes. This is a great time to do some of the bigger attractions.
In order to prove that you are taking advantage of the Extra Magic Hours, there are special areas around the park where you need to pick up a wristband. You
MUST have
each member of your family's room key to get a wristband. Without this band, you will not be able to ride any of the attractions, eat at the cafes, or shop in the stores. EMH Mornings give wristbands to you at the ticket turnstiles. EMH Evenings hand out wristbands from
7pm to 11pm.
Select attractions are open during these extra hours. Check your News, Guides, and Extras pamphlet you get when you first check into your hotel to see what rides/shows are open.
Resort Transportation
Save time and money thanks to complimentary transportation throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, including motor coaches, water taxis and the Monorail.
- Enjoy door-to-door service that delivers you just steps from the Theme Park gates.
- Feel free to enjoy all the fun without worrying about driving.