Hello there Sophie, thanks for bringing another great question to planDisney!
We were able to experience a trip in a
Minnie Van™ for the first time ever during our last trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, and it was everything we hoped for! Our driver was wonderful, and we also took a Minnie Van™ directly to
Magic Kingdom Park for rope drop, which was so convenient.
The pricing for both a Minnie Van™ as well as a rideshare option will really depend on the demand at the time you request one, but the Minnie Van™ will be more expensive than a traditional rideshare option. I highly recommend a Minnie Van™ as an option if it fits within your budget, it was fantastic! For our family, the most appealing feature of the Minnie Van™ is that it would take us almost right to the gates of Magic Kingdom Park, right by where the Disney Buses drop-off Guests. Rideshare would drop off at the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC), and then you'd need to take either the
Walt Disney World Monorail or a
ferryboat over to Magic Kingdom Park. Since we wanted to get to the park early for rope drop, we opted for the Minnie Van™ to help save us time by dropping us off as close to the park as possible.
I'm sure you'll be able to get some beautiful photos before it gets too crowded! We always start our day with a photo right in front of the Walt Disney World Railroad, and of course a classic picture in front of Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.
I'm wishing you and your family a wonderful trip, Sophie! Please
come back to planDisney if we can help with any other questions!
Have a magical day,
Melissa