WDW Daily News

Since introducing the Minnie Van service last summer as a fun and whimsical way to be whisked all over Walt Disney World® Resort property, Guests have said how much they enjoy this service and would like to see it expand. Based in part on this feedback and the service’s popularity, Disney will be piloting a limited route to Orlando International Airport MCO.

Disney has expanded this pilot to include club level Guests at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, as well as Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. Interested club level Guests may arrange this service through a Concierge Cast Member. Disney is also exploring a route that would allow select Guests to take Minnie Van service to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal at a later date.

Disney’s Magical Express and service provided by Mears will remain available for all of our Walt Disney World Resort Guests.

Earlier this year, we shared the news the Disney Skyliner transportation system will give our resort Guests an unforgettable journey and a picturesque view of Walt Disney World® Resort as they take to the sky to travel from select Disney resorts to Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

Select Disney Skyliner cabins will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior design to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with guests, such as characters from the ‘Fab Five,’ figures from Disney attractions, fan favorites from movies, and more.

The design of the Disney Skyliner station at International Gateway at Epcot will be inspired by the park’s nearby European Pavilions, and will be covered with metal and glass canopies, hand-painted murals and ornamental steel structures that harken back to the early 18th century Art Nouveau style. Guests traveling to Epcot via the Disney Skyliner will be welcomed to the park with a rare birds-eye view of World Showcase.

The Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station will be the hub of activity for Disney Skyliner. This station is inspired by the open air village marketplaces of the Caribbean and will showcase the nearby resort’s architectural detailing and color schemes. At this station, passengers will be able to transfer gondola routes to reach their destination, or are invited to sit and admire the waterfront resort setting.

The design style of the station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will fit with that of the park’s main entrance and bus stations. Passengers traveling here from the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station can expect a new aerial perspective of the park’s iconic attractions, like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will share a Disney Skyliner station that feels whimsical and contextual with both resorts. Upon departing the gondola station, Skyliner passengers will ascend over Hourglass Lake and enjoy a panoramic view of these two colorful resorts.

Finally, cabins will slow down at the Disney Skyliner turn-station along Buena Vista Drive, where guests can see the mechanical and aerial components that make up the Disney Skyliner.

Take a look at details for the Express Transportation offering that was available during the Holiday season.  There are no details if this service was a one-time event, something that will re-appear during peak seasons, or if it will be available every day going forward.

We used the service over Christmas Week and can verify that it was an outstanding value for $24 for 7 consecutive days use.  The ability to know when a bus would arrive, the limited number of people on the bus, and the fact that you would be able to by-pass the long security lines and were dropped off inside the park made this well worth the cost.

I hope this is something that Disney brings back every peak season as I believe it adds value to those who love to park hop.

Disney has introduced Express Transportation to/from each of the Disney Theme Parks.  Take a look at the flyer showing all the details and locations for pick-up/drop-off.

If you visit Walt Disney World you will notice that the marquee has added something to them.  Not only will they list the name of the resort or the theme park they are going to.  Now they also list a blurb specific to that place.  Check out the bus going to Art of Animation below.

Now guests can breeze between all 4 Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks with fast, nonstop bus service that drops you inside the main gates—and closer to the magic—so they can start playing right away.

If guests have tickets with the Park Hopper® option (or a Walt Disney World Resort Annual Pass), adding Express Transportation is a great way to pack even more fun into the day. Special buses take guests directly to the drop-off location inside the theme park you want to visit next—with no waiting to reenter at the gate.

Express Transportation buses depart approximately every 30 minutes and are available each day from 10 a.m. until park closing. This new option allows guests to travel directly between each of the theme parks – with no other stops along the way. Plus, guests will be let off inside the main gate, so they’re in the middle of fun from the moment they arrive. Guests will enjoy unlimited transfers between all 4 theme parks – for as long as their Express Transportation is valid.

Express Transportation tickets are available to Guests holding valid theme park admission with the Park Hopper® option and to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The price per guest (ages 3+) is $15 for a single day ticket (valid for date of purchase only), or $24 for a multi-day ticket (valid for up to 7 consecutive days beginning on date of purchase). Express Transportation is non-commissionable.

Guests can purchase Express Transportation tickets at

• All 4 theme park ticket windows and Guest Relations
• Disney Springs ticket window
• Disney Resort hotel concierge locations
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel ticket desks
• Kiosks at Express Transportation check-in locations

Please note the following updates to Disneyland® Resort Transporation:

Anaheim Gray Line Update

Anaheim Gray Line will no longer provide transportation to attractions and/or tours for 2017. All existing bookings for tours and attraction transportation through 2016 will be honored. Please note Disneyland Resort Express, which is run by Anaheim Gray Line, will continue to operate.

New for 2017 – Karmel Shuttle

In addition, Karmel Shuttle will replace Super Shuttle as the new transportation service offered to Guests who need airport transportation. Karmel Shuttle offers direct service by reservation via shared shuttle to the Anaheim resort area. It will also provide service to all of our Good Neighbor Hotels. Karmel Shuttle is a reservation-based transportation provider. Flight arrival details must be provided at the time of booking. You may also contact Karmel Shuttle directly at 888-995-7433, or online at www.karmel.com/verify/wdt at least 48 hours in advance.