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Old 01-13-2011, 05:14 PM   #1
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Totally wierd Magical Express package

Today was our first mail delivery since the fabulous snowstorm in Atlanta.

In our mail was Magical Express documents for my February trip.

I opened it up and the tags have our resort on them but when I looked further into the paperwork, it all says flight information not provided.

No kidding. I never even told Disney we were flying and would need Magical Express and haven't booked it yet. I don't even have our flight booked yet.

It's strange. Has anyone else ever had this happen?
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When you made the reservation the agent may have just included it without double checking whether you would need it or not. I know that's what happens when we book for guests when we add the transfers before they have their flight info, the documents just come through with "no flight information provided". So if you do fly, at least you're already reserved for DME!
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If you plan on flying, now all you'll have to do is phone DME and provide flight #s!
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Thank you for the reminder to check mine and see if they have the correct flight info... I forgot we've changed a couple times for better fares so who knows what they have, LOL
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I just realized the dates are wrong too. I need to call them and have one day taken off.
I might as well wait until I book the flights so I only have to make 1 phone call.
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