MCO Baggage Delivery Ends: How to Handle Your Luggage on Your Next Disney Trip

Published June 29, 2026 · Updated September 9, 2026

The “magical” arrival where your bags seamlessly appear in your Disney resort room is taking another hit. The Airport Luggage Transfer service from Orlando International Airport (MCO) is being discontinued.

If you relied on this under-the-radar perk to skip baggage claim and head straight to your hotel, you need a new arrival strategy. Here is what is changing, and the smartest way to pivot so your travel day doesn’t become a headache.

What is Actually Changing?

For a long time, savvy planners utilized luggage transfer services to skip the baggage carousel entirely. You would land at MCO, bypass baggage claim, hop right onto your resort bus or rideshare, and your bags would be delivered directly to your Walt Disney World hotel room a few hours later.

That service is ending. Now, every guest must retrieve their own checked bags at MCO before heading to Walt Disney World.

The Smart Move: Master the Carry-On

Since you now have to wait at baggage claim and haul your own bags to your resort, the old strategy of “checking everything” is risky. Your Disney hotel room usually won’t be ready until 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM.

The move: Pack your “Day One Essentials” in a carry-on or personal item. This should include swimsuits, MagicBands, necessary medications, phone chargers, sunscreen, and a fresh change of clothes.

When you arrive at your resort, you can immediately drop your heavy, checked bags at Bell Services and head straight to the pool, Disney Springs, or the theme parks without having to publicly dig through a massive suitcase in the lobby.

Navigating MCO Baggage Claim Like a Pro

Depending on your airline, you will land at MCO’s Terminal A, B, or the newer Terminal C.

If you land at Terminal C, be prepared for a slightly different layout. The uppermost level is Arrivals, which is where you will find baggage claim, customs, and immigration. Once you finally have your bags in hand, you need to head all the way down to Level 1—this is where you will find the resort buses, shuttles, and ground transportation to get you to the Disney bubble.

The Rideshare Pivot (and the Rules for Kids)

With luggage in hand, you might decide to skip the shared shuttle buses entirely and grab an Uber or Lyft. This is often the fastest way to your resort, but if you have young kids, you need to know the car seat rules before you request a ride.

Uber only has car seats available for children over 2 years old, who are at least 22 lbs and 31 inches tall.
Lyft only offers car seats for children over 2 years old, who are 22–48 lbs and 31–52 inches.

If your child is younger or smaller than those requirements, you absolutely must bring your own car seat (remember, airlines check car seats for free even if you don’t use them on the plane).

If you want the ultimate convenience and are willing to pay for it, Minnie Vans (booked through the Lyft app) are driven by Disney Cast Members and come equipped with two car seats that the drivers are expertly trained to install.

The Bottom Line

Losing the luggage transfer service is annoying, but it just means adjusting your arrival playbook. Grab your bags, keep your pool gear in your carry-on, and secure your rideshare strategy in advance. Once you drop your bags at the resort, use SupaPark’s live best-time forecaster to figure out exactly which park and ride you should hit first.

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