Magical Express and Extra Magic Hours Terminated Permanently From 2022

[Cha cha]

Ooo - I just did a post in accommodation about it as hadn’t seen this.
It really does make it a lot less tempting to book a Disney stay now that so many perks are being removed.
It’s so sad. I wonder if they will reduce their prices a little? Or continue to increase them ☹️

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by Dendycat

Wow, this is getting silly now. I guess fast pass might come back at some point (unless I’ve missed something) but these on site perks are diminishing fast. I’m dvc but enjoyed not having to drive so always take the magic express.

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I envisage paid for express passes in the future

[DisneyCupcake]

Originally Posted by Gill H

Not unexpected as the direct train should be running by then.

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Brightline will operate to Disney Springs which I assume that Disney will operate as a transport hub with buses running to accomodations. Not particularly convenient especially after a long flight outbound and it would cut into the last day of a trip to get back to the airport.

We will just have to see how this develops but it isn't good news.

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[Tco200]

Add us to the pile of families who will now look off site.

We never even considered it before as lovers of the ‘free’ DDP, we booked for this august without dining but with so much being stripped away it will likely be the last time sadly.

Never enjoyed hiring a car but as the kids get older I think a hire car and off site is more and more likely

[kitjos]

Originally Posted by Tweety1

YT have magic bands gone? Ive missed that if so!

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I believe they are now charging (or an upcoming date) for the basic coloured magic bands which would of normally been included in the cost of the tickets. Think they are $5 each band. Another Dibber posted a picture a few days ago xx

[Cabbie]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell

I envisage paid for express passes in the future

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I'm surprised this hasn't been introduced already, Shanghai has a paid system.

-Steve

[loola30]

Additionally, complimentary transportation options – such as buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner – will continue to be available within Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Resort hotel guests, including to and from all four theme parks.

I presume this is worded in a strange fashion and that the transport is still going to be included for off-site guests

[salmim]

Originally Posted by YorkshireT

They have a lot of money to make back, and potentially millions of Americans willing to pay whatever it takes. They model everything like this and must be forseeing very strong demand. Magical Express was to keep people in the bubble so they don’t even need that. Magic bands gone too, I bet hotel rates go sky high too.

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Agree.
Times they are a changing !
I'm not sure they worry too much about the UK and overseas visitors. I doubt its never going to be "quiet" and they are going to be heaving with US visitors.
Prices at Disney will only be going up and benefits disappearing.

Grandkids aren't going to have as much fun as the lads did 25 years ago!

[miked1e]

Originally Posted by loola30

Additionally, complimentary transportation options – such as buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner – will continue to be available within Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Resort hotel guests, including to and from all four theme parks.

I presume this is worded in a strange fashion and that the transport is still going to be included for off-site guests

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I believe this has always been worded in this way... however, there should be a good case for this to be hotel guests only. Would be good!

Although I don’t think Disney will restrict the movement of any guest across the ‘World’.

[Moorlandman]

I can see why Disney are making this decision as there are now far more options to get from the Airport to Disney than ever before. Uber will step up and take this extra business from MCO.