Bienvenue, David! I am always happy to talk about my Disney Vacation Club home,
Disney's Riviera Resort. From the scent in the lobby to the bocce ball courts to the
Skyliner, there are so many reasons I chose to make this resort my home away from home.
Like you, I have read online that
Disney's Minnie Van service from the Orlando airport is expanding, becoming available to all
deluxe resort Guests who would like to add this magical service to their plans and start their vacation in polka-dotted style! Currently, this is an option for Guests staying Club level or who will have a VIP tour as part of their vacation. Although many of these online sites have indicated that Disney has announced this change, there has not been an official announcement.
Following the guidance published online, I called Disney Signature Services. They were extremely helpful and connected me to the team at the Minnie Van service. I learned that some of the information I read online is correct, while other parts are not.
Minnie Van service from the Orlando airport will be available for Guests staying at a deluxe resort starting Wednesday, August 13. These magical rides can be purchased 60 days before your trip, the same day that you can begin scheduling
dining reservations and
Enchanting Extras. To make arrangements for this, you need to call the Minnie Van team (not Signature Services). Currently, they can be reached at 407-828-3500 (number subject to change). David, since your trip is later this month, you can call now to purchase this superior service.
For Guests already at
Walt Disney World, a Cast Member at the Front Desk may also be able to help book your Minnie Van transportation back to the airport.
David, you know my affection for Riviera Resort. I can't let this moment pass without telling you about one of my other favorites: the Banana Bread from
Primo Piatto. There is something about this loaf that sets it apart from all others. Even my husband, who does not like bananas, had to admit that it is delicious (which also means I can't get away with not sharing as easily as I had hoped).
I hope you enjoy this resort as much as I do, and everything about your trip is practically perfect! If you have any other questions, please come see us again at
planDisney. We'll do our best to chase down the information you need for your vacation planning.
See 'Ya Real Soon!
Jana