"One trip years back we brought my sweet mother who is now passed on. "We have so many happy memories of using the Magical Express, just the two of us, and other times with our adult children and our grandchildren," Pamela said. Still, the Skaars will treasure the memory of that last trip on the service, when they were the only two people on the bus and posed for photos with the driver. Guests will have to handle that on their own. Also, at least for now, Mears won't be picking up luggage for passengers and delivering it to their resort rooms. Unlike Magical Express, Mears Connect won't be free. Now, they say, they'll take Mears Connect operated by Mears, whose drivers navigated the Magical Express from 2005 until its farewell. "They would get our luggage for us and it magically appeared in our room at our resort just a few hours later! They also were beautiful Disney-themed buses, complete with funny, entertaining, well-mannered drivers and cute Disney videos as we rode along to or from the airport." "We began enjoying the convenience and 'magic' of being transported to and from the airport via the Magical Express buses," Pamela said. Pamela, a retired speech language pathologist, and Bill, minister at First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, became Disney Vacation Club members after a 2007 trip to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Pamela and Bill Skaar of Grand Prairie, Texas, are among those who will miss the Express Their last ride was from the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa to Orlando International, on Jan. While the Express' goodbye was announced last year, its final trips happened in early January. Is it worth upgrading to Genie+? Testing out Disney Genie as it debuts at Disney World 'A feast for the heart': Disney Wish takes dining to a new level What happens to Disney Grand Floridian's gingerbread house after Christmas? Bee sweet: Disney's iconic gingerbread house gets second life after holidays There are options - maybe not as magical, or with Mickey or Minnie waving in the window, but definitely available. What can parkgoers do now if driving from and to the airport was not part of their Disney dream? Important details to know before you visit.Watch Video: Disney ambassador offers insight to Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebrationįor countless Walt Disney World diehards, the Magical Express ride from Orlando International Airport to their resort offered an easy, enjoyable kickoff to theme park vacation heaven.īut alas: The free service for resort guests, complete with baggage that showed up in one's room with no lugging and tugging on the Disneygoers' part, ended earlier this year. Some images shown through out this website do not represent current operational guidelines or health and safety measures such as face covering and physical distancing requirements. Members of ABTA (numbers W1803/P6684) and ATOL (number 10401). Registered Office: 3 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9PE, UK. Holidays booked through this website are sold by Walt Disney Travel Company (International), a division of The Walt Disney Company Ltd. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Please check with your network operator for rates. *Calls to this number are generally free, but some charges may still apply from a landline or mobile. If you do not agree to be bound by English terms please instead contact your local Travel Provider. Read important information about your key rights and financial protection relating to your package.Īll bookings (including legal terms) made on this website are subject to English law and jurisdiction. Helpful travel advice for a safe and happy trip.
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