Minnie Van now available from WDW to PC

[Marc D]

It seems you can now book a Minnie Van from WDW to PC for 240$, the cost being a flat rate for up to 6 people. That’s only 30$ more than the DCL shuttle, if you are 6, but a lot more than the equivalent Uber or Lyft ride.

https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/minnie-van-service-adds-walt-disney-world-to-port-canaveral-service/

As I understand it, the return trip to WDW or MCO is not available.

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

It might be worth it though. We typically fly in the day before and stay concierge on the ship so getting there early is a priority. If I use my DVC points for a studio the night before and Minnie for the trip down, I break better than even. (note: I consider points a sunk cost and don’t attempt to monetize them. YMMV)

 

[KVH]

"6 guests and their luggage". In a midsize vehicle. Can you imagine the situation with 6 adults doing a PC cruise? Do they have options for cases like this?

 

[Pens Fan]

"6 guests and their luggage". In a midsize vehicle. Can you imagine the situation with 6 adults doing a PC cruise? Do they have options for cases like this?

I had the same thought when I saw that picture. If I'm not mistaken, those are Chevy Traverses. We bought a new car recently and while we didn't go with the Traverse, we did test drive one. There is no way in the world you are getting six passengers and their luggage in there. Maybe the luggage goes by a different route??? I don't think the buses actually carry the luggage with them either - it goes by a different route. Maybe this service does as well.

 

[chrisnb]

The ones that go to port are Chevy suburbans.
chris

 

[Dug720]

"6 guests and their luggage". In a midsize vehicle. Can you imagine the situation with 6 adults doing a PC cruise? Do they have options for cases like this?

Not everyone brings their entire wardrobe. I'm perfectly capable of doing a 7 days cruise plus 3-4 land days in a carry-on. I don't believe in checking luggage on a plane.

 

[mousefan73]

Not everyone brings their entire wardrobe. I'm perfectly capable of doing a 7 days cruise plus 3-4 land days in a carry-on. I don't believe in checking luggage on a plane.

yeah but six people and carry-on plus handbags is still a lot of luggage and people. Maybe in a suburban.

 

[Pens Fan]

The ones that go to port are Chevy suburbans.
chris

Ahhh - now it makes sense. Thanks!

 

[Trera]

Wonder if you get early port access taking the Minnie shuttle like you do on the bus if it arrives before the port is opened up to everyone else?

 

[Dug720]

Just a guess, but I'd imagine they're not allowed to take PC runs at an hour that would get them to PC before the port opens.

 

[Magical_Suitcase]

I think it would be more fun riding to port in a Minnie than a limo. Wishful thinking, I am too cheap to spend $240 for transportation from WDW to PC.

 

[dclpluto]

I could see this being like Remy for me one time just to say I done it and be done with it for life. But I see the cost going up fast and I’m done with the same old same old cruises until the new ships come.

 

[Shanti]

I think it would be more fun riding to port in a Minnie than a limo.

Really? It's just a van with dots painted on it.

 

[Dug720]

Really? It's just a van with dots painted on it.

I find suburbans (or pretty much any car) much more comfortable than a limousine. I rode in a limo ONCE and said never again. Most uncomfortable ride ever.

 

[dtrain]

More of a fashion before function type thing, but I can see the fun in a novelty like this. If my wife and I could find 4 others staying at our resort to split the cost we’d probably do it once. Maybe we’ll ask around ASM in January before SWDAS.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

This is awesome for our family of 6. We usually do a private car anyways. How do you book? It says not available by regular booking portals.

 

[dcassetta]

This is awesome for our family of 6. We usually do a private car anyways. How do you book? It says not available by regular booking portals.

Scott has a post on it including a phone number https://disneycruiselineblog.com/20...minnie-van-service-expands-to-port-canaveral/

 

[BCV23]

This is awesome for our family of 6. We usually do a private car anyways. How do you book? It says not available by regular booking portals.

I called a number I had for Embarkation Services from a previous cruise but it just went to the regular DCL line. A CM gave me some info after putting me on hold while he checked on some questions I had. I am on a "waitlist" and should be contacted by Embarkation Services probably tomorrow or Tuesday. We plan to try it at this point.

We need an accessible vehicle and I was told it will be a Ford Transit Van with a lift. We pick the time of pickup which is a sweet feature to me. I don't want to be there when the terminal first opens but want to be on the ship by noonish. Our luggage will go with us.

Thanks to Marc D for the heads up.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I called a number I had for Embarkation Services from a previous cruise but it just went to the regular DCL line. A CM gave me some info after putting me on hold while he checked on some questions I had. I am on a "waitlist" and should be contacted by Embarkation Services probably tomorrow or Tuesday. We plan to try it at this point.

We need an accessible vehicle and I was told it will be a Ford Transit Van with a lift. We pick the time of pickup which is a sweet feature to me. I don't want to be there when the terminal first opens but want to be on the ship by noonish. Our luggage will go with us.

Thanks to Marc D for the heads up.

Great! I will call tomorrow.

 

[dugthetalkingdog]

I just booked the Minnie Van for my daughter and I. We will be on the Fantasy Cruise Jan.26. PAT is 10:30 and the van will be picking us up at 9:30 at Port Orleans Riverside. My daughter likes to arrive early.

Phone number...1-800-395-9374 option #1. Payment is required when booking.