Hi, Michelle! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I am so excited to hEAR that you are planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation! Some of what you were told about arriving at the Orlando International Airport is true, but let me see if I can clear up the details for you.
If you will be staying at a
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you will be able to take advantage of
Disney's Magical Express. Disney's Magical Express is a complimentary motorcoach transportation service that runs between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. If you are a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel guest and you have not yet arranged for Disney's Magical Express transportation, be sure to do so by calling the phone number listed in the link I have provided. This link also has all of the information you will need about luggage delivery.
When your flight arrives at Orlando International Airport, you will take the tram from your arrival gate to the main terminal. You will disembark the tram on Level 3. From there, follow the signs to Terminal B, Level 1 where ground transportation is located. Once you reach the ground transportation area, just follow the signs for Disney's Magical Express. When you arrive at the check-in area for Disney's Magical Express, this is where you will see those friendly Cast Members waving to you with their Mickey gloves. Be sure to have your
MagicBands handy. The Cast Members will scan your MagicBands to confirm your reservation, and you will quickly be on your way to begin your magical vacation.
See ya real soon!
Samantha