Disney Minnie Van service now from MCO to deluxe hotels guests (not just club level)

[VGCgroupie]

Does this strike anyone else as massively overpriced?

We usually agree but not on this one. I think if it were less expensive it would get used by everyone and the service would go downhill.

I’m too cheap for a minnie van vs hopping on a Disney boat or even bus but this is all the way from the airport.

 

[mrsap]

Here’s an article with full details:

Minnie Van Rolling Out Exclusive Airport Service to Disney Deluxe Resort Guests​

Previously, only Club-level guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel could book travel to and from MCO via the Minnie Van Service. Now, starting Wednesday, August 13, guests staying at a Deluxe Resort hotel and VIP Tour guests will be able to book this benefit as well.

Pricing is set at $199 each way for airport travel, or $398 for a round-trip.

Each Minnie Van can accommodate up to six guests. Two car seats are included.

Deluxe Resort hotels at Walt Disney World include:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Guests can book a Minnie Van by utilizing the Lyft app. Simply open the app from select locations within Walt Disney World Resort to access the service and request a ride.

Accessible Minnie Vans are also available, which include seating for five people, one complimentary car seat, and two spaces for mobility devices.

 

[Lewisc]

Tiffany charges $140 one way for SUV service from MCO to WDW. Tiffany says there is a10% additional service fee, not tip. The service fee is for gas, drinks offered, car cleanup etc.

I haven't read anything from Disney.

The wdwnt.com article doesn't offer a supporting link. The article doesn't mention service to DVC resorts. It doesn't offer booking information. Other blogs say you book it by calling signature services

 

[MillauFr]

I would prefer they brought the Waymo driverless taxis to Orlando. They are great in San Francisco. You don't have to worry about getting a lousy driver which happens most of the time with Uber.

 

[DaviVascaino]

While expensive, I would consider it. My husband hates driving in Orlando, and on some of our trips, we don't need a rental because we can take the bus or Disney transport everywhere. We need a car seat and a booster seat, plus I don't use Lyft or Uber because I don't really trust ride shares. Minnie Vans are Disney CMs, and it saves me the time of having to research which car service is better out of all the names I have seen mentioned. We were ok with the Mears bus, so we will probably stick with that, but I could see using this as a splurge.

If you allow me to suggest, there are different companies that provide extraordinary private services for half or less of the price.
The cars are huge, clean, and come with car seats.

IMHO the only plus of minnie vans is the CM, which in theory should be more friendly. However, although most CMs are super friendly, that is not a guarantee. For ME, saving $200 or more and using a very similar service (minus the sticker) is super worth it.

look into gearfusion. I have used them multiple times, drivers are super nice and cars are great.