Package shipping from the resorts

FlyingMouse · Post by **FlyingMouse** » Sep Wed 05, 2007 2:15 pm

There was one awesome shopping feature we took advantage of on our last trip to WDW. In the shops in Downtown Disney (and in the parks, as well, I think), was the sort of "Magical Express for Your Purchases"--where the shops will have your purchases sent directly to your resort room so you do not have to carry them around. I was hesitant at first, but everything arrived in our room next day without trouble.

I think I would like to take it to the next logical step and have most everything boxed up and FedEx'ed home. It's kind of a hassle trying to cram everything into already full suitcases, and I'm almost positive someone in baggage or "security" stole a Mickey T-shirt out of my suitcase. I was pretty upset that it didn't make it home!

Anyway, does some type of packing and shipping store exist at the resorts? Has anyone else done something like this?

Post by **acp** » Sep Wed 05, 2007 2:34 pm

You can request packages to be shipped straight home with UPS or FedEx when you buy them in the store.

This is confirmed on this page:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/co ... DetailPage

Andy.

rmorton50 · Post by **rmorton50** » Sep Wed 05, 2007 3:25 pm

We had a large toy castle shipped from the Poly to home by UPS. It arrived safely in a few days. It was simple to get it done at the gift shop. I'd do it again, especially for large items and for delicate items - they know how to pack them.

jbvenn · Post by **jbvenn** » Sep Wed 05, 2007 9:18 pm

I've had mixed experiences with this service. Usually the purchases arrive at our room just fine. But there was one time when I bought an olive oil decanter at the World Showcase and it was broken when it arrived at our room. We were leaving and there was no time to exchange it. So we called the shop and they sent a replacement directly to our home, and it arrived in one piece. The nice thing was that to make up for the inconvenience, they added a matching pair of salt and pepper shakers, free of charge. That's classic Disney service.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Sep Wed 05, 2007 10:13 pm

I do it all the time from the parks. Although last time I was out in DL I sent the stuff to my house myself.........I borrowed works Fedex Number for that one

It really is a great feature, seriously who wants to have to carry a monorail, castle model, olzewski model, etc. home in there luggage or try to find space in there car for it. Of course if you live close to the parks it isn't much of a problem.

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » Sep Thu 06, 2007 5:53 am

We'll always take advantage of shipping packages back to the resort - another great reason to stay onsite. We've not shipped anything home from the resort yet, but wouldn't hesitiate to do so.

Post by **js3901** » Sep Thu 06, 2007 9:25 am

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote: It really is a great feature, seriously who wants to have to carry a monorail, castle model, olzewski model, etc. home in there luggage or try to find space in there car for it. Of course if you live close to the parks it isn't much of a problem.

of course, you didn't take advantage of this when WE went down. had to find room for those things you bought in the car...

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Sep Thu 06, 2007 11:45 am

js3901 wrote:of course, you didn't take advantage of this when WE went down. had to find room for those things you bought in the car...

One Monorail, and one package of NBC Christmas Trees Ornaments does not make a oversized load

JWG · Post by **JWG** » Sep Thu 06, 2007 4:44 pm

Shop to room delivery is a MUST. Don' carry your purchases around all day.
Our shipping to home experience was just ok. It was expensive and because we wanted to buy things from different stores at DTD, we had some problems.

casrin · Post by **casrin** » Sep Sat 08, 2007 11:13 am

Anyway, does some type of packing and shipping store exist at the resorts? Has anyone else done something like this?

I don't know how thrilled WDW would be about it, but here's how we handled the packing issue when we went to Disneyland in 1997...

We pre-shipped out empty boxes to the DLR. They were at Guest Services waiting for us when our train ride to Anaheim was complete. Then, as we shopped, we packed our souvenirs (and dirty clothes) into those boxes and had them shipped home ahead of us. On the train, there was NO WAY to take our souvenirs plus what we really needed with us together.