Staying at a Disney World hotel has its perks.
Grand Floridian Resort
Early Theme Park Entry, free transportation, and soon — access to the Disney Dining Plan! There are a lot of reasons guests choose to stay on property, but unfortunately, not all of Disney’s former perks are still around. The Disney World Magical Express used to provide free transportation from the Orlando International Airport for Disney hotel guests but the service ended in 2021. While that has been a bit of a disappointment for many, at least there is a (paid) replacement service. But, one missing perk has left us in the lurch and we can’t wrap our heads around it.
Once upon a time (early 2020 to be exact) we were still able to buy merchandise in the parks and have it sent back to our Disney hotel room for free. Unfortunately, after the COVID-19 closures of 2020, this complimentary service was paused.
Merchandise
Now, in 2023, it still hasn’t returned. So, if you have your eye on a popular new set of ears in the morning, you might be stuck buying and wearing them all day so you don’t risk them selling out (there are worse problems, we know). But what if it’s a bigger item? This service was a life-saver before, and a big reason guests would stay on property in the first place.
Minnie ears in Magic Kingdom!
While this is a bit of a bummer, there are options for you in case you run into this problem. One, you could get the item and keep it in a rental locker throughout the day so that you’re not stuck carrying it around.
Locker Rentals
Alternatively, Disney does offer a shipping service so you can have the item sent to your home, but it is an added fee. This is a great option if you’re looking for a bulkier item or just don’t have much space left in your suitcase (same). They will even ship your items internationally, with a few exceptions.
Merchandise
So, while there are ways for you to manage merchandise purchases while you’re in the park, we still miss this old perk. Is Disney ever going to bring it back? We’ll let you know if we hear any mention of it, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
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