Disney4me Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 It’s a wonderful day! We get to say three of our favorite words: NEW DISNEY PERK. That’s right — something new (well, it’s actually an OLD perk, but it’s officially back!) just arrived at Disney World’s Value Resorts, so if you’re staying at places like Disney’s All-Star Resorts or Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you need to listen up. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Starting NOW, Disney just debuted an exciting (FREE) hotel perk. When it’s time to check out of your Disney hotel, you can send your bags straight to the airport without the hassle of visiting the bag drop-off counter at Orlando Airport. Here’s how it works! There’s a NEW PERK available now, but this perk comes with a lot of caveats. This service is still in early testing mode (Disney is calling it a “pilot service”), so look out for additional updates throughout the year. But, for now, here’s how to qualify for Disney’s NEW Airport Luggage Transfer. The luggage assistance desk! If you are staying at a Disney Value Resort hotel, you can drop your checked baggage off with Luggage Assistance. This allows your bags to be delivered directly to your flight. At this time, this service is ONLY available for Southwest Airlines flights departing from Orlando International Airport. Have your luggage ready! This is a HUGE perk for Disney World hotel guests — you can save a LOT of time at the airport! Disney suggests that at the beginning of your stay, you should check in at your Disney Value Resort hotel and call or visit Luggage Assistance to take advantage of this service. It is also recommended that you leave your inbound Southwest Airlines tags on your bags. NEW PERK! On the day before your departure, check in for your Southwest Airlines flight online. Once checked in, you can drop off your bags at Luggage Assistance in the hotel lobby area by the required drop-off time (more on that in a second). You will need to provide a valid form of photo identification and show your boarding pass to drop off your bags. You can also call Luggage Assistance from your hotel room phone to ask for help with your bags. Disney’s third-party service takes care of the rest! Once your bags are collected and sent to the airport, you can track your luggage with the Southwest Airlines app. All that’s left is to head to the airport, skip the check-in line, hop on the plane, and pick up your bags at baggage claim when you arrive at your destination. BEWARE! The line could be LONG! OK, so when can we drop off our bags? Well, it depends! Disney strongly encourages you to drop off your bags the night before departure. But if you need your bags a little longer, here is the official bag drop breakdown: If you are flying before 1 PM: Drop your bags off by 1 AM the night before your flight If you are flying after 1 PM: Drop your bags off at least four hours before departure or no later than 1 PM (whichever comes first) Note that the Luggage Assistance desk is open to receive luggage from 5 AM to 1 AM. There’s a QR code with more information! As a recap, to qualify for Airport Luggage Transfer, you must: Be staying at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, or Disney’s Pop Century Resort Have a return flight with Southwest Airlines Fly out of Orlando International Airport Provide a valid form of photo identification and a boarding pass when you drop off your bags Keep in mind that this service does NOT include luggage transportation from the airport to your Disney hotel. Orlando International Airport We’re hoping that if this pilot service is successful, Disney will open it up to other hotels and add additional airlines. For now, though, it seems like this test is only available for Southwest Airlines flights. We’ll be sure to let you know when we learn more! This is a FREE service, which makes it a HUGE perk for people staying at Disney’s Value Resorts. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. This Lightning Lane Multi Pass Sells Out Faster than Any Other at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you plan to use this service? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A MASSIVE New Disney World Hotel Perk Just Got Even BETTER first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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