Have to say very disappointed at this. Flying in from UK I was always happy that we had a hassle free way of getting from the airport. Allowed me to have a few drinks in the plane as well.
Wow, this was a huge benefit of onsite… I’ve got to think there’s some sort of Disney facilitated replacement (paid service?). I don’t think the parking lots are sized for a LOT more onsite guests driving to the park.
No mention at this time of a paid alternative to DME.
Also in the category of less for more:
Looks like they are also ending Extra Magic Hours. Opting, instead for allowing on site guests to enter any park 30 minutes early every day.
At least that’s what an Orlando Sentinel article reported today
If that is true, then that would end any advantage to a pre-park opening breakfast (assuming that someday breakfasts will come back). Also, aren’t they already unofficially opening the parks really early to everyone anyway?
Before DME we took a cab from the airport (before Uber/Lyft). I wonder if swan/dolphin will still have their Mears option and if Mears will be available for all guests for a fee?
I’m so unhappy about this! Even if the train was operating by 1/1/22, I’m not keen on shelping my luggage through Disney springs, then on to an on property bus to my hotel. Ugh. I guess we’ll have to rent a car at an added expense, which we have never done. I’m so unhappy
Exactly. It’s still going to cost more either way. Because you can bet that train won’t be free, and neither will the uber.
Plus, Disney won’t be lowering room or ticket rates to account for the less service.
Ppl are showing up to parks (an hour or more before official opening) and being allowed in early right now. I think a trip report shared they arrived before 0700 and allowed in; can’t remember which park.