Saying Goodbye to Disney’s Magical Express
We’ve known for eleven months that this time was coming, but the retirement of the Disney’s Magical Express service is still a tough pill to swallow. And while I might […]
A Walt Disney World Fan at the Intersection of ‘Cash is King’ and ‘Perception is King’
I found myself uttering three words over and over again on an episode of Off the Rails a few months ago: “I get it.” If I remember correctly, we were […]
Mailed Confirmations from Disney’s Magical Express to Cease July 1st
As of July 1, 2021, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer mail reservation confirmation collateral to guests’ homes. As a reminder, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer be available with […]
Traveling to Disney World: An Accessible Ground Transportation Failure
On a recent bonus trip to Walt Disney World, I tested out accessible Mears cab transportation and experienced a failure rate of 50%. One of two trips worked and I […]
New Direct Express Airport to Resort Service Announced for 2022
UPDATE 8/4/21: Online reservations have opened for Mears Connect and can currently be made for dates beginning January 1, 2022, via their official website. “Introductory rates” are being offered at […]
The Accessibility Problem of Cancelling Magical Express
Disney World visitors have rightly been lamenting the cancellation of Magical Express service from the Orlando airport to the resorts starting in 2022. Families worry about how to carry children, […]
Disney’s Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours to be Discontinued
Updated to add a statement from Mears Transportation who operates Disney’s Magical Express thanks to Spectrum News’ Ashley Carter: Mears sent this statement about Disney ending its Magical Express service: […]
Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express
According to paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Mears Transportation Group in Orlando laid off an additional 104 employees in July. In June, the company laid off […]
Disney’s Magical Express Will No Longer Provide Luggage Delivery Service Beginning July 16
Complimentary airport transportation via Disney’s Magical Express service for guests arriving and departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO) is continuing to operate during this period, with some modifications. Beginning July […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Disney’s Magical Express
IMPORTANT: Disney’s Magical Express service no longer provides luggage delivery for those arriving to and departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Resort airline check-in service has also been discontinued. DISNEY’S […]
