Magical Express Replacement?

[kedskit5]

Is there a plan in place to replace DME or does Disney think everyone will just magically be able to get a ride to property? The rideshare service has been decimated in Florida so I don’t logistically see how this is going to work? I hear rumors of a train but will that be in place come January 1st?

Disney if you’re listening, I’d rather spend an extra $200+ on property than pay a taxi to get there.

Apologies if this has already been discussed, I just couldn’t find a thread to support the question.

 

[StageTek]

Mears has said they will offer transportation. No official announcement yet - but we're 6 months out.
The proposed train will not be ready by Jan 1.

Here's a thread you might find interesting.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/magical-express-replacement.3832513/

 

[mrjbuxton]

Good question! I would love to see what the plan is as well.

 

[_19disnA]

Magical Express Ending Service | Page 29 | The DIS Disney Discussion Forums - DISboards.com

One of several threads on this subject.

 

[HopperFan]

Pretty sure before Magical Express (2005) there were Mears shuttle buses for a fee to Disney hotels. Then came Magical Express .... operated by Mears. Now ME is going away, but Mears will be providing a for fee service. Mears has been operating to Disney for decades.

 

[Heather07438]

Mears immediately came out after WDW made the announcement in January saying they’d continue the service. They said details coming in May but when that time came they postponed to summer for releasing exactly how this is all going to work.

Nobody knows but I expect the service not to be interrupted come Jan ‘22 and ballpark cost under $50 round trip adult (less for kids).