Bus etiquette

[popcenturylover]

The last time we were at WDW our youngest was 8 months old. Almost every time we got on a bus and had to stand someone would give up their seat for us. I never expected it but, it was nice especially if she was sleeping! I would definitely give up my seat to the elderly or for a sleeping child!

 

[riverscu0m0]

I'm a teenager, I have much more energy than most adults (ADHD for the win! haha) therefore, I will almost always give up my seat for someone with children, old people, or just someone who looks much more tired than I am. I don't know, I feel like it's my own personal rule that if people are on the bus or monorail that I should stand and let them sit. One time, I was going to Magic Kingdom by myself and I was riding the monorail with this huge famiy of like 15 people and we were all crammed into that one car and one of the fathers got up and gave his seat to me. That made me realize how like polite that was and restored my faith in humanity for the day (bad day, that's why I was going to MK alone...) so I guess that's why I am this way. You never know, the little things in life could make all the difference.

 

[Clever Name]

Everyone has a right to keep their seat or give it up. If you don't want to stand holding a sleeping child then leave the park at a decent time and put your child to bed. Do not criticize others who have waited in line for a seat for not giving it to you. The same goes for the elderly. Know your limitations and do what is best your family. We all love to be in the parks but at some point common sense needs to kick in.

Having said that, I give up my seat all the time for sleeping children and the elderly. Sitting while they stand is not something I can personally do. However, I am not willing to criticize those who do not. We all pay the same prices and that does not make anyone of us above the other. Before anyone asks, yes I have stood with a sleeping child.(my nephew) and I have also seen my brother make the decision to wait for another bus to ensure a seat. I have also watched he and his wife make the decision to leave the park at 8 before the kids fell asleep.

You're right but unfortunately common sense is not so common any longer. It is a super power to some people!

 

[Acolli18]

I give my seat to anyone that needs it, who knows, I might need that persons vote on day when I run for President! They'll remember that awesome Disney kid, not that punk that made the 6 month old stand!

 

[emcclay]

My first concern is making sure my mom has a seat- she has Fibromyalgia. Both my dad and I could care less if we have to stand. If I am sitting, I will give it up for someone who needs it. Since my most recent bus experiences have been at CSR, there have been minimal (if any) seating issues. For our next trip, I really want to splurge on an EPCOT resort or MK resort. So, I may or may not end up standing all the time

 

[71dsp]

I'm more than happy to give up my seat for someone else who needs it. To me, it's just common courtesy, IMO.

Yeah, I offer to give up my seat for women too. It has nothing to do with sexist undertones. It was the way I was raised, and I was always told that it's the polite and right thing to do.

My son always gives up his seat on a crowded bus, I raised a gentleman

+1. When my son was young, he watched me do it at WDW (the only place we ride buses), and last year at the old age of 7, he started offering. Made me proud.

While we're on the subject, my pet peeve that absolutely drives me nuts are people that want to get on the bus first with their humongous stroller, then they sit in the very front with their stroller sticking out so that everyone has to step over it to get on the bus. When our son was young enough to need a stroller (only one our first visit, I think), we took an umbrella stroller and a backpack. Not sure why anyone would want to take such large strollers. Seems to be more trouble than it's worth, no?

 

[murphysmom]

Because we can all predict exactly how many seats are going to be open when we get to that part of the bus... before we even get on the bus... There are those things in front of us.. in line.. that even if the bus wasn't full when it got there, may be full by the time your turn to walk down the aisle happens.

And then, we'd have all the self-centered people complaining about someone holding up the bus because they want to get back off.. while everyone else is still trying to get on.

It's not a hard problem to comprehend. "COURTESY" - it's royal-free... try it anytime!

Actually it is pretty easy to see how good your chance of grabbing a seat is. Those buses have giant windows on them, you know! Anyway, from what I have seen first hand, the odds are good that if you need a seat, someone will give you one.

ut if you know going in that you or a loved one shouldn't be standing on a bus, then you should see to it that they don't. My own parents are getting up there in age, and you can bet there is no way on earth I would put them on a full or almost full bus, and take a chance on them having to stand. My family, my responsibility to see to their well being. That responsibility shouldn't be pawned off onto total strangers.

 

[Ex-Floridian]

Grab a cab! Thats we have done. We actually split it with another couple and it was only $10 for each family...whats that equal to? A mickey bar?

 

[mergatroid]

I think of myself as still a relatively young person (43). Last year on the monorail when my leg was playing up, a teenager said "Would you like my seat Sir?". Boy did I feel old

 

[tare]

I personally wouldn't give up my seat especially after waiting in line so long!!! If it was obvious that someone really needed the seat then I suppose I would. As for all the handicapped wheel chairs and motorized carts--I feel they should have to wait in line just like anyone else!! I have been on buses so many times when those wheelchair people get out of their seats and take a regular seat--not only are they taking space up with their chair or cart they take another seat up too!!! The etiquette should be directed to them In not taking up more room!!!!

 

[<3caseyscorner]

Me and my husband are always at the parks from open to close (over 12 hours sometimes!!) we dont even go for a seat, we walk straight to the back hold on to a rope and enjoy the ride 'home'!There are def. other people that need the seats more than we do. We don't even think twice even if our feet hurt, 10-20 more minutes is a breeze.

 

[buseegal]

last trip when i had to use a scooter, i was not allowed to stay on scooter by bus driver because they could not belt me to the scooter. so it might not be the person on the scooter choice to take up one of the seats. are you going to be the one to tell the driver what to do? i was not agrguing with them, even on a standng room only bus

 

[Freshee61]

IMHO if you don't give up your seat to elderly or parent holding a child and your in good health then you're scum...

Its the Im sorry I've been standing all day too attitude that's a reflection of how bad society is now a days.

 

[englanddg]

While we're on the subject, my pet peeve that absolutely drives me nuts are people that want to get on the bus first with their humongous stroller, then they sit in the very front with their stroller sticking out so that everyone has to step over it to get on the bus. When our son was young enough to need a stroller (only one our first visit, I think), we took an umbrella stroller and a backpack. Not sure why anyone would want to take such large strollers. Seems to be more trouble than it's worth, no?

The same reason people buy Hummers I suppose?

I'd agree. I've only done the stroller once, and that was 2010, when my kid was 5. Most of the time she spent on my shoulders that trip, but the last day, we were hopping the monorail to EPCOT, and she fell asleep on it. When we got to EPCOT, she didn't wake up, so I rented a stroller (dead weight is heavy!). Of course, as soon as we walked into the park, she was wide awake and hyper again!

 

[murphysmom]

I personally wouldn't give up my seat especially after waiting in line so long!!! If it was obvious that someone really needed the seat then I suppose I would. As for all the handicapped wheel chairs and motorized carts--I feel they should have to wait in line just like anyone else!! I have been on buses so many times when those wheelchair people get out of their seats and take a regular seat--not only are they taking space up with their chair or cart they take another seat up too!!! The etiquette should be directed to them In not taking up more room!!!!

If someone is in a scooter, they are not allowed to stay on it. They are too tippy, even after they are tied down, to let someone sit on them.

 

[tare]

If someone is in a scooter, they are not allowed to stay on it. They are too tippy, even after they are tied down, to let someone sit on them.

I have seen several people stay in their scooters--so it must be up to the bus driver

 

[murphysmom]

I have seen several people stay in their scooters--so it must be up to the bus driver

Probably that and how the scooter is designed, I would guess.

 

[John]

My father ( rest his soul) taught me several things in life I am to do, If I am not five minutes early then I am late, I could never go wrong by doing right.....and I am always to be a gentleman. Hold doors, pull out chairs, help with the ladies coat, Give my seat up. I understand in the end it is a personal choice and I will respect that, I take a seat so when the bus fills up and I see someone that might need it comes along I get up. In a way I am holding the seat for that faceless person. My little way of honoring my father.

 

[jenluvswdw]

Wow, I am so disappointed that in the happiest place on Earth a follow Disney person would not give up a seat! I always offer if there is some who looks like they need to sit. I have an 11 year old with more courtesy than some of you. I know what it is like trying to balance on a bus while holding a little one.

 

[C&D]

My father ( rest his soul) taught me several things in life I am to do, If I am not five minutes early then I am late, I could never go wrong by doing right.....and I am always to be a gentleman. Hold doors, pull out chairs, help with the ladies coat, Give my seat up. I understand in the end it is a personal choice and I will respect that, I take a seat so when the bus fills up and I see someone that might need it comes along I get up. In a way I am holding the seat for that faceless person. My little way of honoring my father.

There is a lot of wisdom in this post; for any that are adamant about not giving up their seat, give this a good read (and maybe re-think your decision). It's still a free country (well, pretty much) so you still can decide on how you decide.