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Minnie vans now running to and from Orlando International Airport
This was in this week's All Ears newsletter:
The Disney Minnie Van service introduced last year is now available for travel to and from Orlando International Airport for guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Unlike the regular Minnie Van service, however, Minnie Van airport shuttle service reservations must be made by calling 407-WDW-PLAY, not through the Lyft app. The shuttle service is available for flight arrivals from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and for flight departures from 9 a.m. to midnight. Each Minnie Van can hold up to six passengers and eight medium-sized suitcases. Up to three complimentary car seats can also be provided and ADA accessible vehicles are available. The price is $150 one way.
It sounded amazing, until I got to the price! Is it something you guys would consider?
For groups of three to six that's between $50 and $25 per person so per person it would probably be cheaper than one person taking a cab and possibly cheaper than a shuttle. I just looked at Quicksilver's pricing and for a towncar that holds up to four passengers round trip to the various hotels and parks at DW is $125 or $130 so a one way Minnie van from MCO is more expensive than a round trip a Quicksilver towncar.
For groups of three to six that's between $50 and $25 per person so per person it would probably be cheaper than one person taking a cab and possibly cheaper than a shuttle. I just looked at Quicksilver's pricing and for a towncar that holds up to four passengers round trip to the various hotels and parks at DW is $125 or $130 so a one way Minnie van from MCO is more expensive than a round trip a Quicksilver towncar.
I figured they'd be more expensive. You're right, if you have a big group, then it's better value. Not so great for a couple though.
For two of us, my answer is no. I would not pay $150, particularly given that it would be just one way. You can get round trip from Sanford airport for $150, plus a cheaper flight.
For me, the interest in the Minnie Vans is to get from one location to another on property in a streamlined, time saving manner. It has the potential to maximize experiences that are important to you at WDW. Getting to the resort from the airport is unlikely to attract me to a Minnie Van.
The shuttle services or town cars by Mears, Quicksilver and others will certainly be cheaper. The minnie vans are about double the price for the town cars.
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Why would I pay $150 one way when I can ride ME for free? We have used ME since it began and have never had a problem with it. I don't think I would use the van service unless it was same price as ME.
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That is pretty pricey; if it was round-trip and we were traveling with a larger group, it might be something to consider. But otherwise, DME works quite well for us. The money saved could be better used on other things like a nice meal or two.
I am a big fan of the Minnie Vans while on property. We tend to spend over $100 a trip on vans but that is saving a ton of hassle over the course of the vacation. We have never really had a problem with MDE, ever. so I don't see us springing for that. The only situation I could see is if we were there at peak time, the lines were huge, we had all kinds of flight delays, and a reservation to get to. It would really have to be the perfect storm of hassle to spend that kind of $$.
$150 one way???? OMG! Are you kidding me????? Couldn't Disney had brought the price down a wee bit.....I took a cab to the airport and it was $60 + tip. Still..... DME is always my way of Transportation to my resort and back to the airport!
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........I saw some of the cars for the first time ...in person ....last week parked near the buses at Animal Kingdom. They are "cute" ....but not $150 dollars cute!!
.....when I drive 1150 miles to WDW from NJ ....gas + tolls + food doesn't run me $150
.....when I drive 1150 miles to WDW from NJ ....gas + tolls + food doesn't run me $150
Exactly! We usually drive, and not the distance that you do. I can drive to WDW and back home for about $150.
Based on everyone’s reaction here, I have to wonder how popular these vans will be at MCO. As I said previously, I can see convenience, ease, and time savings on property, but to and from the airport might be less appealing for a lot of folks.
Exactly! We usually drive, and not the distance that you do. I can drive to WDW and back home for about $150.
Based on everyone’s reaction here, I have to wonder how popular these vans will be at MCO. As I said previously, I can see convenience, ease, and time savings on property, but to and from the airport might be less appealing for a lot of folks.
....I agree ....and I can only see these vans being "widely popular" to the same crowd that will pay Disney-Level prices to attend a dessert party, or pay for a select area to watch Illuminations. I am by no means poverty stricken, nor do I still possess the first dollar I ever made .....but I cannot EVER see myself paying this sum of money for what amounts to an Uber ride in Mouse's clothing.
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For groups of three to six that's between $50 and $25 per person so per person it would probably be cheaper than one person taking a cab and possibly cheaper than a shuttle. I just looked at Quicksilver's pricing and for a towncar that holds up to four passengers round trip to the various hotels and parks at DW is $125 or $130 so a one way Minnie van from MCO is more expensive than a round trip a Quicksilver towncar.
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