Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
At least…
When you looked for a Lyft around property…a $10-15 was usually like $43+ in the the ole Pokie
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When you looked for a Lyft around property…a $10-15 was usually like $43+ in the the ole Pokie
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
All those “standards” really aren’t of practical benefit over the rideshares…and I think you know that…
The good thing in general with Lyfts and Ubers is the model “self polices” themselves. People are picky and skeeved out all the time…if your ride/rating is stank…you won’t get the biz.
Also they give “choices” based on the types of cars…it’s not supposed to be a caste system…but who are we kidding? It is.
And “employee of the company”? Is that a quality control? That basically means a pulse, no neck tattoos and “working to get that child support thing resolved” these days
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Did you convince yourself?
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Paying double for a painted gmc over an Escalade is not “value” in any sense of the word.
I know the schools suck now…but they weren’t that awful in the 80’s
And 90’s…so don’t toss that word around out of context
Purduevian
Well-Known Member
I mean there is a reason that Mears (not connect), Tiffany, and numerous other private car companies exist at a higher cost than uber... there is demand for it.
Disney is just taking a bite at some of that demand and charging a "disney premium" on it.
I will say, I personally used uber a lot before I had my son... then I switched to private car transfer or rental cars when I travel... it's probably more psychological than practical, but I'm sure there are many like me.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
There is a hesitancy to use rideshares…for sure. Mostly urban legend, age, and rarely leaving your house unless it’s to go to coach and meet the girls for lunch at Chez Whitey’s…but it’s a pretty consistent mode
My opinion…attached is what looks really silly this time
Apparently…you can’t request a pokie dot from offsite…gps blocked? Makes sense…but if I could…it would list the choices you see and the Minnie for $40-$50 at the bottom
From cirque to the grand flah-ridian
Really hard to spin that it’s not just a cash grab when they bother to use one of the big two rideshare interfaces upfront? The bobs and tight pants joker are BRILLIANT
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Tony the Tigger
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Whatever comparison I was making, which you pulled out of context, was the exact same.
The only possible difference in your above paragraph is the luggage. However, the Uber or Lyft drivers will load and unload your luggage.
Maybe you’re just not aware you can schedule a Rideshare in advance instead of calling it on the spot?
twilight mitsuk
Well-Known Member
In-house operation vs Mears for DME
I haven't needed to be convinced...I've long established with myself that I find value in the Minnie Van service. Thanks.
Yup we have done MEARS. It was okay. The main problem was, with our young kids, it took quite a while between the line waiting for the bus to arrive, the wait on the bus waiting for departure, and then being the last drop off on the list. This is after the long plane flight....did we survive? Of course we did. But as with everything Disney...sometimes you can pay to lower your stress. This is one of those cases.
Secondly, one nice thing about doing the private transportation is not having to worry about a set bus schedule on your departure day that is also equally early.
So, in the end, private transportation (Gearfusion/Tiffany/etc.) is better than MEARS....but the Minnie Van feels like a vacation to our family
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
So all that soothin’ and splainin’ is performative/for artistic purposes?
No, it’s for informational purposes. For those with an open mind to hear an opinion other than their own. You don’t have to pay it any attention.
Splash4eva
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That perk agreed was amazing. Even tho i didnt use DME i would always drop my luggage off in the morning and go about my day. Leaving most times at night knowing i didnt have to deal
With luggage and enjoy the day and head to airport was so much more relaxing
Chip Chipperson
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I don't think it's a negligible difference. At the parks, you get dropped off and picked up much closer to the gate, especially at MK. Even heading back to the resort, I found the level of service to be excellent since the drivers have access to areas of some resorts that rideshares don't (or at least aren't supposed to go to). I rent a car when I go, so the only time I use it is for MK. It's not for vanity, it's for convenience. If I can get a Minnie Van sooner than a bus, then I'll take it. Mostly, I use them just for leaving MK, though. I like knowing I have a seat (something a bus can't guarantee, especially on party nights) and knowing I'll get dropped off where I want. Plus, the drivers I've had have all been the nicest people you could want to meet.Oh I’m closer to shaming…it’s pure vanity. Since they were run through the Lyft system…it was always vanity at 3x the price for negligible difference
If it waddles, quacks, and swims…it’s an idiot
Vegas Disney Fan
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To me this feels like paying 5x more for a first class seat on a short domestic flight, first class is more comfortable and comes with a few extra perks but we could never justify paying that much more for a 1 hour flight, even though we could technically afford it.
I think this is for people who have so much money the concept of value doesn’t matter, it’s the equivalent of a normal person buying a $2 item vs a fancier $3 item, at a certain income level the price difference becomes irrelevant.
I think this is for people who have so much money the concept of value doesn’t matter, it’s the equivalent of a normal person buying a $2 item vs a fancier $3 item, at a certain income level the price difference becomes irrelevant.
mattpeto
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Honestly this is sort of news that I just glance over. It's a luxury service. I'm happy it's an option for those who want to do it. There are other ways to get to parks/hotels that are cheaper. I honestly don't know why people get all fired up about this type of thing.
I'm still hopeful Magical Express returns in some form or fashion.
I'm still hopeful Magical Express returns in some form or fashion.
DisneyHead123
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I get somewhat annoyed by announcements like these because I think these two statements are related.
Rolling out $500-ish (round trip) airport transfers kinda tells you where Disney’s head is at, imo. It is not currently centered on bringing back a free airport shuttle and baggage service that cost them millions a year, of that I am pretty much 100% certain. Magic Express ain’t ever coming back. At absolute best they’ll repartner with Mears (sans baggage service) for a price, play some cartoons in the buses and raise current prices 20%.
That said, I’ve said elsewhere that overall I’m ok with the trade offs in this “new era” of Disney. I just need to avert my eyes when I see sad reminders of the bygone customer service era, I guess. Free Magic Express is gone but $500 van transfers are here - if you pay for a deluxe resort as well. I need to go look at rumors about shiny new additions.
“We took away the free DME a few years ago. But now we have this GREAT Minnie Van service from MCO to WDW for ONLY $200 per trip!!!!”
Some of you can’t get out of your own way defending this crap.
Some of you can’t get out of your own way defending this crap.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
That’s why we don’t love it as well.
On the rare occasion I’m flying solo, I might do it, because it’s $16 versus possibly $50.
But I also don’t like that they make you leave the park so early to get to the airport so early.
For two of us, it would be $32, so it’s not much more for the convenience and speed of an Uber XL.
$199 is cutting into my drink money.
TheMaxRebo
Well-Known Member
I think included DME and this service have very different goals though
DME was when they were trying to maximize/incentivize guests to stay on site and stay on property (e.g. , not rent a car) and cost was to be covered by increased resort income.
Now that incentive isn't really needed or at least Disney doesn't see the value it /that it is worth it
This is just seeing a service others are providing and going after that with the Disney mark up for people willing to pay it
Even when DME was there a lot of people opted to not use it vs private cars, etc
This existing j don't think prevents DME from coming back and isn't what they are now offering as an equivalent
(Not saying I think DME is coming back, just don't see them as so connected)