Eastern
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2006
Well, they can try .
The problem is that the "flat rate" is higher than many cab rides. Example: WL to GF is about $10, with 20% tip. WL to Contemporary? About the same.
The problem.... CABS operate on a combo of time and mileage. "Minnie Vans" are flat fee. So- optimization approach:
1) Short haul, low road delays - CAB.
2) Long haul - Minnie Van.
3) Short haul, high traffic, Road Delays - Minnie Van.
We WILL be using these.... but likely only for our "long haul" trips from WL to the Dolphin/Swan - or when there is a road disruption. A CAB ride to or from most areas is about $10 - $27, with 20% tip. As with all services - we balance SAFETY, and PRICE. The "Safety" part is why we personally chose to avoid UBER. Just our choice.
So how to put this..... a Minnie Van MAY be worth something, but only in particular situations. WDW would be WISE to alter the cost, based on route, simply to be competitive.
"All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong."
Your reasoning is very good, and in a normal situation I would agree. But it's Disney, where food, lodging, and everything else is priced without regard to reality. It's a Minnie Van with a striking polka dot color scheme. They've already got it branded so people will want to pay to ride it as an event in itself. And it's got the unspoken Disney safety and magic built into the brand as well. I think $20 is a bargain.