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The 6 Things to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

3. Possibly Quicker Depending on traffic on property, as well as the route that you need to take to go where you’re going, the Minnie Van service can be quicker.  During our trip, we beat the rest of our party who left Animal Kingdom shortly before us.  We were able to do this because Minnie Vans are able to take you directly to where you

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The 6 Things to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

4. Theme Music Much like the Disney bus system that shuttles guests around the resort, the Minnie Vans come with the same music.  The radio is tuned to the music for where you are being picked up and then it changes to your destination.  We were amazed (and you will be too) with this small detail, but it definitely showed us the Disney di

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The 6 Things to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

5. Charging Stations Once guests climb aboard and buckle in, they will see that the Minnie Vans come equipped with a variety of charging cords to charge whatever device you have on you!  The one shortcoming that we noticed was that the cords were not long enough to allow you to continue to use your phone.  This is a definite drawback, esp

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The 6 Things to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

6. Flat Fee Guests wishing to use a Minnie Van make their selection through the Lfyt app and input their information about where they want to go.  Regardless of long or short your trip is, any trip on property is a flat fee of $25.  You have the ability to tip your driver at the end of your ride for superior service.  While this may not b

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The 6 Things to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

In an attempt to compete with Uber and Lfyt, as well as other traditional taxi services, Disney has introduced their own ride sharing service, the Minnie Van.  We recently had the opportunity to try out the service and here are six things that you need to know!

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How to Plan For Disney World When Traveling With Teens AND Small Children

1. Set Aside Special Family Time The larger the family, the harder it will be to travel efficiently in a group. While splitting up for certain attractions and experiences will make your life easier, you will still want to plan sacred togetherness time. As referenced earlier, mealtimes present the perfect opportunity as everyone needs fuel

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How to Plan For Disney World When Traveling With Teens AND Small Children

2. Grant Each Child a Wish If you decide to add on extra experiences, recreational activities, or meals – consider letting each child select the activity. Since everyone is required to be somewhat flexible on a family trip, it could truly make your child’s day to let them pick out a special treat. As long as you also encourage your family

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How to Plan For Disney World When Traveling With Teens AND Small Children

3. Compromise on Restaurants While it can be harder to select attractions for a large family, selecting restaurants will not present the same challenges. Walt Disney World has dozens of restaurants to pick from in the parks, across the various hotels, and in the ever-expanding Disney Springs. Additionally, 90% of them offer options for bo

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How to Plan For Disney World When Traveling With Teens AND Small Children

4. Encourage Your Family to Split Up for Rides If there are huge age gaps between your children, they won’t agree on every ride. If this is the case, don’t force compromises on ride selections. Don’t drag a terrified five-year-old onto the Haunted Mansion and don’t forbid your fifteen-year-old from riding Expedition Everest because their

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How to Plan For Disney World When Traveling With Teens AND Small Children

5. Splurge on a Larger Room Depending which hotel you select, you may want to book something larger than a standard two queen- sized bed room. (And you should!) Just think about the all the ways your family’s needs and schedules differ. Your younger children will have earlier bedtimes. Your older children will probably spend more time in

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