Minnie Vans Returning This Summer, Walt Disney World Railroad Testing Spotted, runDisney Springtime Surprise Merch Revealed, and More: Daily Recap (3/24/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 24, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Minnie Vans Returning to Service at Walt Disney World This Summer

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No details have been announced, but Minnie Vans will be returning to service at Walt Disney World this summer. Disney Parks posted a TikTok video stating Minnie Vans would be “rolling back in this summer.” Minnie Vans, which are operated by Disney through the Lyft app, halted operation when the parks closed in March 2020 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/14/21 (Large Crowds, Last Sorcerer’s Keyhole Removed, New Props Added To Jungle Cruise Queue, and More)

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Hello from another lovely day here at Walt Disney World! We had a mostly hot and dry day, but the bit of rain that we did get was quite intense. We managed to stay dry, though, and find some things to show you, so let’s get started! While we have noticed a slow and steady … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO: Walt Disney World Minnie Vans Spotted For Sale at Chevrolet Dealer

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UPDATE: Representatives from Disney have reached out to WDWNT to state that these vehicles were not for sale. Minnie Vans are back, but not in the way we’d expect. After mass layoffs and rumors of the service being discontinued indefinitely, a member of the “The Secret Disney Group” Facebook group has spotted two retired Minnie … Read more

CONFIRMED: Minnie Van Service Retired at Walt Disney World; Cast Members Included in Mass Layoffs

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In the wake of mass layoff announcements, it has been confirmed that all Minnie Van Cast Members were among those terminated at Walt Disney World. Despite early talks of the service’s demise ultimately brought on by the pandemic, Disney initially squashed rumors by including Minnie Vans in a resort transportation update that mentioned guests should … Read more

RUMOR: Minnie Van Service Retired at Walt Disney World, Cast Members and Vehicle Leases Being Terminated

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It has been a tumultuous existence for the Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World, a point-to-point transportation option owned and operated by Disney that launched back in 2017. A pet-project of now-CEO Bob Chapek, Minnie Vans were Disney’s response to many of their guests choosing not to use the provided, complimentary (and honestly, often … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Provides Update on Disney Transportation and Parking

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Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort comes with a slew of benefits that make it worth the price to stay there. One of the most popular reasons to stay on-site as a Guest is the transportation Disney provides between its hotels and theme parks and Disney Springs. Today, Disney released an update to the … Read more

Extended Minnie Van Operating Hours To Continue Through March 9th

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It has been announced that the recently-prolonged operating hours for the Walt Disney World Minnie Van service have been extended through March 9th. This means that up until Monday next week, guests will instead be able to get private, magical transport around the resort from the earlier hour of 5:30 AM. From March 10th, the … Read more

Prices Increased for Minnie Van Airport and Port Canaveral Services; Hours Extended for Airport Transfers

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Along with a wave of other price increases hitting Walt Disney World, costs for Minnie Van Premium Services offering transportation to Port Canaveral (for Disney Cruise Line) and Orlando International Airport have gone up. Airport service has gone up $5 from $150 to $155 each way. Port Canaveral service has gone up $9 from $240 … Read more

Disney Skyliner and Minnie Van Service Hours Extended to Accommodate Earlier Park Opening Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re looking to beat the crowds and be among the first to line up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a Rise of the Resistance boarding group, logistics is key. While most guests have opted to take rideshare services or simply drive to the park in the early morning hours, with the newly announced park … Read more

National Labor Relations Board Rules Against Teamsters Plans To Unionize Minnie Van Drivers

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A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board has blocked the local Teamsters chapter’s plans to unionize Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Drivers, according to the Associated Press’ Mike Schneider. On Monday, the panel voted to overturn a ruling by a regional director from back in May, which would’ve allowed the Teamsters to bargain for wages, … Read more