Disney's Magical Express
private ground transportation and luggage service delivery for Walt Disney World Resort
Disney's Magical Express was a private ground transportation and luggage service delivery for Walt Disney World Resort operated by Mears Transportation. The service was complimentary and available exclusively to guests with reservations at one of 21 Walt Disney World Resort hotels.[1]
.jpg) Magical Express bus parked outside Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | |
| Parent | Walt Disney World |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Locale | Orlando, Florida |
| Service type | Coach |
| Destinations | Walt Disney World Resort Orlando International Airport Disney Cruise Line Terminal |
| Hubs | Walt Disney World Resort |
| Stations | 23[1] |
| Fleet | Van Hool buses |
| Daily ridership | 6,000 (2009)[2] |
| Operator | Mears (buses)[3] Bags, Inc. (baggage)[4] |
| Web site | Official website  |
In 2015, Universal Orlando, Disney's main competitor in the area, announced their own airport shuttle to their resort. The Universal service is operated by SuperShuttle, costs $35 round-trip, and has guests take care of their own luggage.[3]
As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World has announced the discontinuation of the Magical Express service, leaving guests without this transportation option.[5]
Participating Airlines
changeFormer Participating Airlines
change- America West Airlines (merged with US Airways)
- Northwest (merged with Delta)
- Song (2006) (folded back into Delta)
- Ted (2008) (folded back into United)
- Continental Airlines (merged with United)
- AirTran Airways (bought by Southwest)
- US Airways (merged with American)
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Disney's Magical Express". Walt Disney World. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Kassab, Beth. "Magical Express sets bar high for high-speed rail". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pedicini, Sandra. "New Universal Orlando airport shuttle service is starting". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Brinkmann, Paul. "Disney Magical Express contractor files layoff notice for 204". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Zee, Aan. "Orlando Transportation Services". Orlando Superior Transportation.
- ↑ "Resort Airline Check-In Service | FAQ | Walt Disney World Resort". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
