Don’t want to schlep your luggage to the airport after a
magical Walt Disney World vacation? Want
to have that same magical handling of your luggage at the end of your trip as
you do at the beginning? Well, Disney
can make that happen with Resort Airline Check-in.
It took us several trips before stumbling upon Resort Airline
Check-in. I think it was more about the
timing of our return flights—very early morning—rather than not knowing about
the service. But when we did experience
it for the first time, we have used it ever since.
Resort Airline Check-in allows guests leaving the Walt
Disney World Resort the opportunity to check in for the flights and check in
any luggage right at the resort. Resort
Airline Check-in is handled in various locations in different resort. For example, at Port Orleans French Quarter,
there is a space in the lobby that includes the kiosks for airline check-in and
scales to weight checked bags, etc. But
at Coronado Springs, Resort Airline is handled near luggage services. So, check with your resort for the actual
location.
On our return day, we make arrangements for Bell Services to
pick us up at our room, along with our bags. The service is free, but do expect to
tip. We know Disney’s Magical Express
return times are 3 hours prior to flight departure, so we plan accordingly
considering time to check our bags for our flight, eat breakfast, etc.
At the Resort Airline Check-in counter, be prepared to show
identification, just as you would at the airport. You will be checked in for your flights, be
able to check in any luggage and pay luggage fees if applicable (sometimes
those fees are a few dollars less than you would pay at the airport), get
boarding passes printed and off you go.
No taking luggage with you to the airport, other than personal items and
carry-on bags. The next time you see
your luggage will be at your final destination.
Cool, huh?
Know that there are certain airlines that are able to
utilize Resort Airline Check-in, so be sure to check if your airline qualifies
for this service.
Before making flight reservations for our next trip, I
called the resort and asked about the times for Resort Airline Check-in. I was told that it started at 5:00 am. Knowing Disney’s Magical Express 3 hour
pick-up window meant that flights departing prior to 8:00 am would not allow for the
use of Resort Airline Check-in. Since
our flight is scheduled to depart after 11:00 am, I know that we can still use
Resort Airline Check-in prior to our flight even with an 8:00 am Magical
Express pick-up.
I overheard a first time visitor back from their trip
telling someone how Disney magically handles luggage both on the way to the
Walt Disney World Resort and the return trip. . . all for free! It is services like this that keep us going
back.
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