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Magical Express or not?
I have never used Magical Express; I've always used Happy Limo to get to my resort. What do you all suggest: ME or go with my own transport? I will be travelling with my kids, 18, 15, 11 and my daughter's friend, 16. We arrive at MCO at 10:30 am, staying at ASMu and our flight back home is at 7:15 pm.
~Mo
March 1985 / Off Site
August 1985 / Off Site
March 1998 / Poly
March 2000 / Poly
April 2002 / Off Site
Feb 2003 / POR
July 2004 / POR & WL
Feb 2007 / POR
July 2010 / ASMu!
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It's all a matter of personal preference and affordability. Magical Express is free but transportation to your resort can take longer than going with a limo. Magical Epress will transport your bags for you so no stop at the luggage counter while a limo company will assist you with baggage. Magical Express is shared with a large number of people and may involve stops at several resorts while a limo company is just for your party and goes directly to your resort.
By the way, if you go with a car service, I'd suggest giving Quicksilver a try. Using them helps support this site and they do provide wonderful service!
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
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By the way, if you go with a car service, I'd suggest giving Quicksilver a try. Using them helps support this site and they do provide wonderful service![/QUOTE]
Thanks, I will look into this service and compare. Happy Limo used to be a sponsor of Intercot (that's why I used them). Not sure if they are anymore.....
~Mo
March 1985 / Off Site
August 1985 / Off Site
March 1998 / Poly
March 2000 / Poly
April 2002 / Off Site
Feb 2003 / POR
July 2004 / POR & WL
Feb 2007 / POR
July 2010 / ASMu!
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We always look to save as much money as possible. So, for us, it's DME everytime. The amount it costs to hire a car service can pay for serveral meals.
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If the last time you used Happy Limo was 2007, you may want to reconsider.
We always use a limo service, we have found them more suitable than Magical Express. We switched from Happy Limo due to service declines.
As mentioned, they will assist with you bags at MCO, and you may still be able to use airline checkin at the resort when you return.
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I love Magical Express because of the convenience. I don't have to deal with my luggage once I get it to the airport and then when I get home. I also like to watch the video the bus plays on my way to the resort. It gets me to start relaxing for my vacation. It also gives me a chance to look at some of the other resorts I normally wouldn't get a chance to see.
dm2K
1993 - BC/Cruise; 1996 - BC; 1998 - BC; 2000 - YC; 2002 - FQ; 2004 - Campground/BC; 2005 - POR; 2007 - BWI; 2008 - AKL; Christmas 2010 - BC; 2011 - All Star Sports; 2012 - AKL & WL; 2013 - DL and CSR
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We always use ME We can start our vacation as soon as we hit MCO!! Never had a problem with wait times or any other issues.
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We always use Magical Express - it's free and the buses are nice.
23 times since 1993 and still counting
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We have been using ME since '05 (i think?) I love watching the preshow on the way to our hotel and the CM who drive the bus are very nice and attentative. HaVE a Fun and Safe trip.
Jun '00 Jul '03 - All-Star Music
Aug '05 - POP
May '07 - All-Star Sports
Aug '08 - Poly (Honeymoon)
Mar '09 - POP
Sept '10 - POP (Our DD 1st Trip!!)
Oct ' 11-Nov '11 - POP
Nov '13 -Off Property Bonnet Creek
Jun '14 -POP (Our DS 1st Trip!!)
Jun '15 -POP
Aug '15 -Disneyland (1st Trip)
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We've used DME since its inception. It is nice to 1) not have to be concerned over baggage; 2) have a nice comfy ride to the resort - I am up the morning of our arrival at 3 to get us to the airport on time and the tall seats on the bus allow me more comfort; 3) enjoy the welcome video on the ride. It just screams Disney to me.
AND, being included in your travel package at no cost is a major bonus.
-Bud
Walt Disney World:
9/03 - CBR
1/09 - BWV
9/05; 2/07; 12/07; 9/08; 9/09; 9/10; 9/11; 12/13; 12/17; 4/18; 10/18, 4/23 - PC
5/15 - POR
1/22 - ASMO
10/22 - ASMU
Disneyland: 12/15 - Paradise Pier Hotel
Next up: ???
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Magic Express all the time...we will be lost in September as we end our trip at Universal and need to get transportation back to the airport...any suggestions...Mears Taxi is only $30.
Pirate Granny
October 2020 — 3 nights OKW, 3 nights Poly Lakeview and 1 night BWV studios
November 2020 — BRV studio 9 nights
December 2020 entire family GV OKW
December 2020 January 2021 BCV studio
OH YEAH BABY !!! Proud owners at OKW + BCV + BRV + RR
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I vote for ME.....it was too easy !!!!
80 1st./04POR/05POR/06POR/07POR/08POR/09POR/10POR/
11PORJan/11PORApr/12ASPJun/12AKLJul/12POPNov/13AKL/
14FQJun/14POPJul/14PORNov/15POPFeb/15FQJun/15AoADec/16ASPNov/17AoAJun/ 17POPSep/18CBJun/19PORApr/
IN GOD WE TRUST !!
STEELERS, SIX TIME SUPERBOWL CHAMPS
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We have always been pleased with ME.
Carrie
CBR: 2/21-2/25/17
POR: 6/4-6/11/16
POFQ: 11/15-11/19/15
8/28-9/1/14 -DL-Dumbo 19.3 C2C
POR: 1/7-1/14/14 -Dopey 48.6
POR: 6/11-6/17/13
ASMu: 1/11-1/15/13 -1st Full 26.2
ASMu: 9/22-9/28/11
ASMu: 6/7-6/13/11
Pop: 1/30-2/6/10
Pop: 2/1-2/7/09
Pop: 1/08
ASMu: 05/06
Off-site: 12/93
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ME for us as well. Wonderful having your bags magically appear in your room and then the RAC for return flight is icing on the cake!
[COLOR=DarkRed]Paula[/
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Another vote for DME!!
ºOº Coleen ºOº
Up next:
Hubby's 40th - Dec. 2014 (POP) 1st Christmas Trip
Past Disney Trips
Honeymoon - August 2004 (Radisson) Hurricane Charlie
Family Vacation - July 2006 (POP)
Anniversary Vacation - Aug 2007 (CSR)
Family Vacation - Oct. 2011 Food & Wine Festival!! (POR) FREE DINING!!
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Magical Express! Not only do you not have to touch a suitcase until you get to your room, but the best part is your vacation starts the moment you reach the ME line
1976- WDW Contemporary Garden Wing
1985- Grad Night WDW Magic Kingdom
1986-1989 WDW and DL day trips
Nov. 2007- WDW Wilderness Lodge
Jan. 2010 WDW Wilderness Lodge
Jan. 2011 WDW Pop Century & Villas at Wilderness Lodge
"Slap me thrice and hand me to me momma!"---- Mr. Gibbs
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I prefer to rent a car or take a car service from the airport. We like to make a grocery stop at on the way to the resort.
~ Christine
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