This may seem trivial, but I put 7 people in the van on Saturday. 6 adults, and one child in a car seat. It may seem trivial because hey, it's only people, but carrying 7 people is one thing that minivans do better than almost every other vehicle out there. Everyone had plenty of room, and all were comfortable, even the 3rd row occupants.
I love using vehicles for their intended purposes. When I had a truck, I'd constantly look for opportunities to haul things (moving friends, etc), when I had a Civic SI, I'd row through the gears constantly (that was its intended purpose, right?). So being able to use the van for the purpose it was ultimately designed for, was kinda cool.