The airport service aspect of the Minnie Van Service is now available both to and from the airport!!
The journey costs $150 each way, or $300 round trip. Unlike requesting a Minnie Van for transportation around The Walt Disney World Resort, the airport service needs to be arranged by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. The service will be available for arriving flights between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and departing flights between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m..
Minnie Vans can hold up to six guests and eight normal-sized suitcases. Up to three car seats can be provided for the trip at no extra cost.
Prior: Offsite most every other years from 1972 - 2000
Most recent: Offsite 2001 & 2003 / ASM 2006 / Offsite 2009 / Poly 2011 / POR 2013 / CR 2014 / GF 2015 / DS Hotel 2017 / BC 2017 / POR 2018
The airport service aspect of the Minnie Van Service is now available both to and from the airport!!
The journey costs $150 each way, or $300 round trip. Unlike requesting a Minnie Van for transportation around The Walt Disney World Resort, the airport service needs to be arranged by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. The service will be available for arriving flights between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and departing flights between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m..
Minnie Vans can hold up to six guests and eight normal-sized suitcases. Up to three car seats can be provided for the trip at no extra cost.
This isn’t bad considering you can go with your own schedule. I was loading the Magical Express bus at 4:00 am to be at the airport at 6:00 to catch my 7:something flight.
"Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved." — Pooh, Winnie the Pooh
I was told that the Minnie Van now has a new price of $15 plus an additional cost of $2.75 per mile. Someone used it from the Contemporary Resort to Animal Kingdom and the price came to $40 plus tip. If my math still works that means AK is ~ 9 miles from the MK if anyone is interested. Also, they are not always available after the fireworks, the wait time can be over 1 hour.
As for the new price, I believe we will wait for the bus, it was a nice idea not being over crowded and wishing I had ear plugs.
I was told that the Minnie Van now has a new price of $15 plus an additional cost of $2.75 per mile. Someone used it from the Contemporary Resort to Animal Kingdom and the price came to $40 plus tip. If my math still works that means AK is ~ 9 miles from the MK if anyone is interested. Also, they are not always available after the fireworks, the wait time can be over 1 hour.
As for the new price, I believe we will wait for the bus, it was a nice idea not being over crowded and wishing I had ear plugs.
Yes the new price structure was announced over the weekend. Since the price is now significantly higher than Uber or Lyft, I expect the Minnie Van service won't be as popular; especially since I have heard some people complain that the old pricing was already $2 - 3.00 higher than the other services.
Disney being Disney...I think they realized how popular is became and now they are trying to make as much money as possible out of the service. Plus, with the new increase in minimal wages for cast members, I think Disney trying to make money some ways while cancelling shows to save money in other ways.
Prior: Offsite most every other years from 1972 - 2000
Most recent: Offsite 2001 & 2003 / ASM 2006 / Offsite 2009 / Poly 2011 / POR 2013 / CR 2014 / GF 2015 / DS Hotel 2017 / BC 2017 / POR 2018
I was told that the Minnie Van now has a new price of $15 plus an additional cost of $2.75 per mile. Someone used it from the Contemporary Resort to Animal Kingdom and the price came to $40 plus tip. If my math still works that means AK is ~ 9 miles from the MK if anyone is interested. Also, they are not always available after the fireworks, the wait time can be over 1 hour.
As for the new price, I believe we will wait for the bus, it was a nice idea not being over crowded and wishing I had ear plugs.
Yes the new price structure was announced over the weekend. Since the price is now significantly higher than Uber or Lyft, I expect the Minnie Van service won't be as popular; especially since I have heard some people complain that the old pricing was already $2 - 3.00 higher than the other services.
Disney being Disney...I think they realized how popular is became and now they are trying to make as much money as possible out of the service. Plus, with the new increase in minimal wages for cast members, I think Disney trying to make money some ways while cancelling shows to save money in other ways.
I totally understand everything you just wrote and yes the cast members should make more money.
But, guests must be using the Minnie Vans regardless of the price increase.
I know we cannot afford it, but there has to be an awful lot of very rich guests using this service to keep it going.
Last week as we took the bus back to our resort from the MK I noticed what looked like a Chevy Car Dealer with about 3 dozen SUV's and a full car carrier ready to unload. This was near the old speedway and before the service station. They still had the new car stickers on the windows and were probably waiting to be sent for painting to become the Minnie Van's.
Disney's Minnie Van Service has expanded service to Port Canaveral. Guests taking a cruise on Disney Cruise Line out of Port Canaveral now have a private way to get to their destination from Walt Disney World. The trip accommodates up to 6 guests and their luggage at a cost of $240. Booking is currently unavailable through the usual methods. Supposedly, Embarkation Services can book the trip for you.
The service can only be used from Walt Disney World to Port Canaveral at this time.
Prior: Offsite most every other years from 1972 - 2000
Most recent: Offsite 2001 & 2003 / ASM 2006 / Offsite 2009 / Poly 2011 / POR 2013 / CR 2014 / GF 2015 / DS Hotel 2017 / BC 2017 / POR 2018
Disney announced this morning at the popular Minnie Van transportation service at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a major milestone – 1 MILLION GUESTS MAGICALLY TRANSPORTED!
And the best is yet to come for Minnie Vans connected by the ridesharing service Lyft. It was also announced that Lyft is now the official rideshare of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort and new enhancements will be added to the Walt Disney World Resort service as early as this fall.
Disney and Lyft are collaborating in exciting ways for guests. This fall, Lyft and Disney will be enhancing the app experience at the Walt Disney World Resort. The update will make it easier to request a Minnie Van ride, find the most convenient pickup location, and even select a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Since 2017, the Minnie Van fleet has been taking guests everywhere they want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort in a magical way that only Disney can do.
Effective immediately, the Minnie Van Airport Service price has increased from $150.00 to $155.00, and the Minnie Van Port Canaveral Service has increased from $240.00 to $249.00. In addition to the price increases, the Minnie Van Airport Service has extended its hours. Effective immediately, the Minnie Van Airport Service will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.; which previously stopped at 10:00 p.m.
The price for the airport and Port Canaveral services don’t include gratuity. The Minnie Van Port Canaveral Service is available to book directly with Disney Cruise Line via Embarkation Services.
Minnie Van Airport Service Secure your ride from the Orlando International Airport to your Disney Resort hotel or select surrounding hotels (and vice versa) up to 6 months in advance.
How to Book To arrange a one-way or round-trip ride, call (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Please have your flight information handy. If you’re traveling domestically, request a pickup at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure and at least 3 hours prior to flight departure if flying internationally. Note: rides cannot be booked through the app at this time.
What to Expect – The Vehicle Minnie Van vehicles are roomy, comfortable and playfully themed with a style inspired by Minnie Mouse. Each vehicle accommodates up to 6 Guests, 6 medium-sized suitcases and can be equipped with up to 3 complimentary car seats.
What to Expect – The Experience Minnie Van drivers are friendly Disney Cast Members who are trained to whisk you off to where you need to be—with a smile.
Luggage While Minnie Van vehicles can accommodate up to 6 medium-sized suitcases, you can also check your bags in advance at Resort Airport Services/Check-In before you depart. We are unable to take your bags separately on Disney’s Magical Express.
Pricing The cost of the Minnie Van airport service is $155.00 each way; gratuity not included.
Hours of Operation The Minnie Van airport ride operates from between 6:00 AM and 11:59 PM. Hours of operation are subject to change. Guests needing to utilize an accessible vehicle to accommodate a wheelchair or ECV can make arrangements by calling (407) 828-3500.
"Minnie Van service is temporarily unavailable at Walt Disney World Resort. Please note that Minnie Van service to and from Orlando International Airport will not be available for bookings until further notice, including as either a package add-on or standalone option. We are working with guests with existing Minnie Van bookings to arrange alternate transportation during their stay."
