Hi Jeremy!
Thanks for your question. It is a great one!
Disney's Magical Express is a fantastic complimentary service for
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests. After making a reservation, your luggage tags will be mailed to you
2-3 weeks ahead of time. Simply attach them to your bags before you get on your outbound flight to Orlando. Cast Members will then retrieve your bags for you, if you would like. You definitely do NOT have to allow them to do so, however. You are certainly welcome to get your bags yourself before proceeding to Disney's Magical Express counter to check-in. I certainly understand wanting to have access to your luggage right away when you arrive. Even though Disney's Magical Express is extremely dependable and efficient, some people would prefer to handle their bags themselves and that's just great, too! My family almost always claims our own bags at the airport when we visit
Walt Disney World. Since we want to take care of this ourselves, we do not attach Disney's luggage tags to our bags so Cast Members aren't confused about whether or not they should get them. It works great.
I'm so glad you stopped by the Disney Parks Moms Panel today. I hope you will come back if there is anything at all that we can do for you as you plan for your upcoming visit. Have a fantastic trip!
Wishing you a magical day.
-Nancy-