Allison
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What is the general consensus on whether or not to tip the Minnie Van drivers (before this new announcement)?
Our driver told us you have to try to give it to them 3 times before they can accept a tip.
What is the general consensus on whether or not to tip the Minnie Van drivers (before this new announcement)?
Your reasoning would make sense for sure. Seems like there doesn't appear to be adverse issues either with someone ignoring the notice either.I know this is off topic but I found it interesting so I'll give a little more context. We actually got this notice on back to back trips in January and March in 2014. We ignored it both times...both times we were on Southwest with a lap child but the airport had no knowledge of the lap child until we showed up so I can't believe that triggered it. I definitely DON'T think it was TSA or Southwest making the selection because otherwise wouldn't the computer have prevented us from doing RAC?
So my pure assumption is that based on Disney's agreement with this service they have to randomly select people and send them that letter...At any rate I always advise people that if they get that letter to "pretend they didn't see it" because who wants to lug their bags on the ME bus...Not I!! The tragical express is sad enough without the hassle of trying to move 3 large bags a carry-on and 2 strollers lol!
Oh yeah that would probably help take the sting out of leaving. I can only imagine how sad that would make someone who might have some other things going on and a disability on top of it. Probably worth every penny at that point.
I know this is off topic but I found it interesting so I'll give a little more context. We actually got this notice on back to back trips in January and March in 2014. We ignored it both times...both times we were on Southwest with a lap child but the airport had no knowledge of the lap child until we showed up so I can't believe that triggered it. I definitely DON'T think it was TSA or Southwest making the selection because otherwise wouldn't the computer have prevented us from doing RAC?
I saw signs for this at Yacht Club today. It must be starting to roll out to other resorts. Although it seemed like the Cast were just finding out about it.This is a test to see its popularity. It has to be scheduled and is currently only available at the Boardwalk.
They have been handing out info at other resorts. It’s possible they are expanding it already but originally it was for Boardwalk club level only.I saw signs for this at Yacht Club today. It must be starting to roll out to other resorts. Although it seemed like the Cast were just finding out about it.
How about they roll the Minnie Vans out resort wide before they start offering astronomically priced rides to the airport?
I think the biggest benefit is getting to the airport when you want vs. having a specific pick up time. People were not happy getting picked up 4 hours before their flight before.
Probably b/c they’re going in order of the ppl they think will pay for them. When they first came out & now on this thread ppl are complaining about the price compared to other forms of transportation.Okay, but, if they are short on vehicles, how can they justify sending vehicles back and forth to MCO?
Probably b/c they’re going in order of the ppl they think will pay for them. When they first came out & now on this thread ppl are complaining about the price compared to other forms of transportation.
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How many of the return trips have passengers?
I'm assuming if they are taking guests to MCO they are picking up guests as well?
I don't know about that. They get rid of Magical Express and Disney could start losing people to off site locations. One of the major goals of magical express is to keep people on property.Step towards eliminating Magic Express. Another "optional upcharge" that will soon make not using it so impractical as to make it an expense you need to get the default experience.
Personally, I don't mind the concept of the service - I know plenty of people will feel more confident with a Minnie Van (even though you order the van using Lyft, so ... 6/half dozen). I have a real problem with the price point - there is just nothing to support pricing it like that. A family of 5-6 not utilizing the car seats will have ZERO room for luggage - have you looked in the back of an on-site Minnie Van? That's what's in the cargo space - the two car seats.
$150 is just ridiculous, and I've paid for ridiculous things at Disney before but this is just ... so. ridiculous.
Florida town car is $100 round trip and they will stop at a grocery or liquor store for you, I have used them several times and they have been fantastic for me.a quick google search shows van service from disney resorts is $131 one way from the first orlando limo company I found. A suburban $96 and a lincoln mkt $88.