VeeFriends Cartoons Debut on Mears Connect Buses to Walt Disney World

4 min read  ·  May 20, 2025

Mears Connect is excited to announce a new partnership with VeeFriends. VeeFriends represent over 250 unique characters created to inspire positivity, creativity, connection, personal growth, accountability, and self-discovery through storytelling and collectibles. Each character represents a trait, such as Empathy Elephant, Ambitious Angel, Curious Crane, and many more. The mission of VeeFriends is to create a happier world through stories, games, events, collectibles, and technology to build a community around a movement of kindness and accountability. VeeFriends was created by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, a.k.a. Gary Vee. 

VeeFriends has built and continues to build upon its diverse community inclusive of multiple generations, from children to adults, and all backgrounds, who all subscribe to the values inspired by VeeFriends.

Mears Connect buses feature a specially curated entertainment video hosted by Sunny who will introduce you to our beloved animal pals. Guests will also enjoy fun Disney-themed facts, helpful travel information for Walt Disney World® Resort and other nearby Disney-area destinations we serve. Finally, a warm welcome message from Gary Vaynerchuk, followed by select episodes from VeeFriends Cartoons, and over 25 characters for everyone to discover along the ride.

A Shared Ride with Friends

VeeFriends joins the Mears Connect animal pals and Sunny to entertain travelers of all ages with engaging tales, making every ride the perfect start to your adventure.

Mears Connect continues the legacy of transporting thousands of travelers daily with our 24/7 service. As the preferred transportation provider of Orlando International Airport, we serve as the trusted start to countless vacations.

Now, through a year-long collaboration, VeeFriends becomes part of that journey—making the ride as entertaining as it is memorable before guests even step foot in the parks. Children and families enjoying their ride from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World® Resort on Mears Connect shuttles can both relax and be inspired by the positive stories told in creative ways that everyone can relate to.

How The VeeFriends Are Joining You On The Voyage

The Mears Connect video loop features select episodes from VeeFriends Cartoons, a fun series that brings topics like persistence, gratitude, empathy, and optimism to life through characters such as Gracious Grizzly, Fearless Fairy, Empathy Elephant, and more.

Designed to resonate with EVERYONE, these stories create shared moments for Mears Connect guests as they travel to their resort. For an added layer of fun, over 25 VeeFriends characters appear throughout the video loop, turning the ride into an interactive experience where you can spot familiar faces or discover new favorites along the way.

Start the Vacation with VeeFriends Values

Have a favorite VeeFriends character moment from your Mears Connect ride, or a favorite moment with our host, Sunny? Share it with us on Instagram @mearstransportation and @mearsconnectdrivenbysunshine!