Minnie Vans are Back

[Michael Konciki]

Just got stuck in the rain at TL, buses were packed, went to get a LYFT and Minnie Vans popped up as an option! Picked it, Laura was there in three minutes and we didn't get stuck waiting.

They are running on a select basis as a percentage of LYFT request. Ramping back up for the end of June.

Very grateful they are back as they have car seats.

 

[_19disnA]

Saw a thread on that recently. Apparently they are only giving rides around Disney property and not yet going to/from MCO.

 

[holden]

What was the price?

 

[DavidF]

I don't know what the price is going to be, but shortly after the announcement came out I went on the Lyft app and chose a trip from SSR to AKL and saw Minnie Van as an option. It was about $50 at the time.

 

[holden]

Wow. That’s steep.

We used Minnie Vans several times when they first came out. I think the rate was $20/$25? It was more than an Uber/Lyft but worth it.

At $50 I’m not sure I would use them. We use Lyft in WDW and have never had a bad experience. I’d expect Lyft would be around $30 cheaper than the Minnie Van if MV costs $50 plus tip.

 

[Micca]

I was wondering about the price, especially with gas prices being what they are compared to pre-pandemic. I thought the fare was a flat $25, $50 is nuts.

 

[DavidF]

I was wondering about the price, especially with gas prices being what they are compared to pre-pandemic. I thought the fare was a flat $25, $50 is nuts.

That's what the app showed at that particular time. I didn't book a ride and I haven't seen Minnie Van's as an option other than that one time. We'll have to see what the price ends up being.

 

[Micca]

We'll have to see what the price ends up being.

With gas price on the increase I was expecting at least $35-$40. We always rent a car, but of course that's now skyhigh.

 

[Narcoossee11]

This is where Disney is genius and evil. Everyone wanted MV back so they can charge what they want .

 

[Starwind]

In December 2019 we took Lyft from AKL to WL and back from WL to AKL. It cost between $12-just over $13 each way. At the time I also priced a Minnie Van, but it would have been in the mid-$40s so we went with Lyft instead. $50 for a similar trip would not be an unreasonable increase.

 

[gottalovepluto]

In December 2019 we took Lyft from AKL to WL and back from WL to AKL. It cost between $12-just over $13 each way. At the time I also priced a Minnie Van, but it would have been in the mid-$40s so we went with Lyft instead. $50 for a similar trip would not be an unreasonable increase.

I concur. As much as I loved Minnie Vans the prices were hitting ouch. With all that has happened to see those 35-45 rides headed to 50+ is not surprising. Demand was huge even at 35-45 during peak times.

Alas there is a serious psychological block for me at $50. I can still see myself using the accessible vans if traveling with our ECV fam member a couple times a trip but I think the splurges on a normal trip might be over at that level for myself.

 

[Meglen]

how much does everyone tip for trips? if one ride is same distance but one is 25$ and the minivan is 50$ you cant really tip based on cost.. is there a base tip that im not aware of?

 

[Denise W]

how much does everyone tip for trips? if one ride is same distance but one is 25$ and the minivan is 50$ you cant really tip based on cost.. is there a base tip that im not aware of?

% of the fare is a good start.

 

[Narcoossee11]

how much does everyone tip for trips? if one ride is same distance but one is 25$ and the minivan is 50$ you cant really tip based on cost.. is there a base tip that im not aware of?

It is based on the cost
Just like a meal.
I would think $5.00- $10.00 at least

 

[quoo]

Remind me, was it through the Lyft app before? I need to make sure my app is all set up again before our trip. We loved them so much last time.

 

[Narcoossee11]

Remind me, was it through the Lyft app before? I need to make sure my app is all set up again before our trip. We loved them so much last time.

Yes, Lyft.
You can go into App and 'play' before you come.
Type in pickup location on property and drop off.

 

[quoo]

Ah! Perfect.

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

how much does everyone tip for trips? if one ride is same distance but one is 25$ and the minivan is 50$ you cant really tip based on cost.. is there a base tip that im not aware of?

I don't think you can tip for Minnie vans. when they first started you could but it was removed from the left when you asked for a Minnie Van, it's because the cast members are paid the same as if they were a bus driver or limo driver and they weren't considered to be a tipped position by Disney. That being said if you have them help you with bags or something like that you could probably give them a cash tip otherwise there is no tip.

 

[Ross Kratter]

I don't think you can tip for Minnie vans. when they first started you could but it was removed from the left when you asked for a Minnie Van, it's because the cast members are paid the same as if they were a bus driver or limo driver and they weren't considered to be a tipped position by Disney. That being said if you have them help you with bags or something like that you could probably give them a cash tip otherwise there is no tip.

That changed not long after the service was rolled out. They are a tipped position now. Also, you should ALWAYS tip limo drivers.

 

[Lewisc]

That changed not long after the service was rolled out. They are a tipped position now. Also, you should ALWAYS tip limo drivers.

An auto tip is frequently added for LIMO service. I don't think you have to tip if a 20% tip has been added to the bill.
Im talking about real limos, not vsns, towncars etc. I dont think.auto or included tips are as common