News Disneyland Resort Express discontinued

[TP2000]

Super Shuttle has gone out of Business Nationwide.

Say goodbye to those blue-and-yellow airport vans: SuperShuttle is going out of business

The shared ride airport vans have faced stiff competition from Uber, Lyft and other companies offering rides to and from the airport for less money.

www.usatoday.com

Geez. It seems like eons ago that I'd have to reserve a pickup time days in advance on Super Shuttle. Drag my luggage down the driveway and out to the curb waiting for that blue van to show up. Then slide open the door and find an overly chatty family of six already in that van, so I'd clamber all the way to the back row and then have some little moppet turn around and stare at me all the way to John Wayne. And if you didn't smile back at the moppet every 20 seconds and pretend that you LOVE CHILDREN you'd come off as an evil psychopath to the mother who can't understand why you don't love her children. Then you'd get to the airport and have to stop at the United terminal so the family could take five minutes getting out and double checking their luggage before you could continue on to the Delta terminal so you could get on with your life and your trip. It was such a pain and so tiresome.

There are businesses and industries that have gone extinct that I miss. But Super Shuttle is not one of them.

 

[Sailor310]

Geez. It seems like eons ago that I'd have to reserve a pickup time days in advance on Super Shuttle. Drag my luggage down the driveway and out to the curb waiting for that blue van to show up. Then slide open the door and find an overly chatty family of six already in that van, so I'd clamber all the way to the back row and then have some little moppet turn around and stare at me all the way to John Wayne. And if you didn't smile back at the moppet every 20 seconds and pretend that you LOVE CHILDREN you'd come off as an evil psychopath to the mother who can't understand why you don't love her children. Then you'd get to the airport and have to stop at the United terminal so the family could take five minutes getting out and double checking their luggage before you could continue on to the Delta terminal so you could get on with your life and your trip. It was such a pain and so tiresome.

There are businesses and industries that have gone extinct that I miss. But Super Shuttle is not one of them.

How 'bout at LAX when you were the first one on the van leaving the airport ( at 11pm) and the driver did several laps trying to pick up more fares before he'd finally take you home.

 

[TP2000]

How 'bout at LAX when you were the first on the van one leaving the airport ( at 11pm) and the driver did several laps trying to pick up more fares before he'd finally take you home.

Yikes. I never did Super Shuttle to LAX, but I can easily picture that.

More Super Shuttle nightmares I suppressed are coming back now. I also remember on the return trip home there would be families in the van from Seattle or Salt Lake or something and they were GOING TO DISNEYLAND! And the driver would coordinate hotels and then look at me and just say flatly "And you're Villa Park.", implying that I was a troublesome rider for being seven miles east of Anaheim and not conducive to a quick Disneyland route. Because I'm such a good host to out-of-towners, and you've got these adorable families all hyped up to get to Disneyland and get their first glimpse of the Matterhorn, I would demure and say as graciously as possible "Yes, but please take these folks to the Disneyland Hotel first, I'm in no hurry."

And then the same mother figure who thinks I love her children would beam grandly in my direction and say "Oh, thank you." And I'd get home an hour later than I'd planned.

Gawd I hated Super Shuttle. It's all flooding back.

 

[Figments Friend]

Wow...I'm sorry TP that you had such lousy experiences with Super Shuttle.
I guess I just had it lucky with them, as I always had great experiences and never had such time consuming mishaps.

I'm going to take Darkbeer's advice and try Prime Shuttle the next time I come to town.
Unless YOU might like to pick me up at SNA instead?
We could go back to your place for cocktails ...and watch the fireworks from the Hills!
And I could tell you more fabulous stories about my adventures with certain locals you see once in a while!



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[Curious Constance]

Unless YOU might like to pick me up at SNA instead?
We could go back to your place for cocktails ...and watch the fireworks from the Hills!
And I could tell you more fabulous stories about my adventures with certain locals you see once in a while!



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Things just got spicy in here! Owwwww!

 

[Curious Constance]

Now that I’m thinking about it, that’s actually genius. If @TP2000 picks me and the kids up, that eliminates the whole awkward tipping situation and the need to role play the scenario beforehand. I won’t even mind if you flat out glare at my kids the entire time!!!!! Maybe you could convince my daughter she doesn’t need a nose ring and my son to get a haircut!!!!

 

[Figments Friend]

Okay, it's decided then -

TP needs to just start up his own shuttle business.
The tips alone would be worth it.



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[Darkbeer1]

Here is the perfect Limo for TP2000.

Used 2008 Ford F-650 Truck Stretch Limo Ford - Las Vegas, Nevada - $59,000

limoforsale.com

 

[TP2000]

Here is the perfect Limo for TP2000.

Used 2008 Ford F-650 Truck Stretch Limo Ford - Las Vegas, Nevada - $59,000

limoforsale.com

While that may be handy for all the luggage and moppets, if I were to start a limo business called TP2000 Presents: Disneyland Direct Limousine Service With Reminders To Cut Your Hair And Not Have Anything Pierced Until You Move Out Of The House But First We Need To Go Have A Cocktail And Gossip Before I Take You To Your Hotel, it would require a giant mid-1960's Chrysler Imperial product.

And I'd wear a burgundy chauffeur uniform and hat to embarrass you in Baggage Claim, obviously.

Just off the top of my head of course, and may need some tweaks, but a good foundation to start from...

 

[SuddenStorm]

And I could tell you more fabulous stories about my adventures with certain locals you see once in a while!

I'm sorry... there's more to share??? The absolutely delightful Tony Baxter Tour of Disneyland didn't cover all of it?

 

[SuddenStorm]

Now that I’m thinking about it, that’s actually genius. If @TP2000 picks me and the kids up, that eliminates the whole awkward tipping situation and the need to role play the scenario beforehand. I won’t even mind if you flat out glare at my kids the entire time!!!!! Maybe you could convince my daughter she doesn’t need a nose ring and my son to get a haircut!!!!

Did you say haircut? Just buy your son a set of these. It's easy to get a solid fade with a little practice, and you don't have to worry about tipping the barber for a service you paid for. Not to mention no longer needing to make awkward small talk .

 

[Darkbeer1]

SS, do you want my story of running into John Lassiter in Bug's Land, and had a discussion for a few minutes. I think the young, female Host was so happy that she could step away for a few minutes.

The discussion was nothing really interesting, small talk.

I remember walking away feeling sorry for the plaid.

 

[SuddenStorm]

SS, do you want my story of running into John Lassiter in Bug's Land, and had a discussion for a few minutes. I think the young, female Host was so happy that she could step away for a few minutes.

The discussion was nothing really interesting, small talk.

I remember walking away feeling sorry for the plaid.

Do tell!

 

[Darkbeer1]

Did you say haircut? Just buy your son a set of these. It's easy to get a solid fade with a little practice, and you don't have to worry about tipping the barber for a service you paid for. Not to mention no longer needing to make awkward small talk .

Save money, find a 20% off coupon from a mailer or magazine, even on your phone, and pay $8 for this kit.

Harbor Freight Tools | Whatever You Do, Do It For Less

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

It is what my wife is using for my hair trimming....

 

[Darkbeer1]

Do tell!

I just told it....

But he refused to give me Ariel's phone number....

 

[SuddenStorm]

Save money, find a 20% off coupon from a mailer or magazine, even on your phone, and pay $8 for this kit.

Harbor Freight Tools | Whatever You Do, Do It For Less

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

It is what my wife is using for my hair trimming....

Incredible!

I've been cutting my hair with the clippers I linked for the last five years. Honestly, I'm not sure I'd even understand proper barbershop etiquette at this point. The thought of having to spend money once every few weeks on something as simple as a haircut seems outrageous.

It's incredibly convenient to be able to get a quick trim whenever the need arises.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I just told it....

But he refused to give me Ariel's phone number....

I'll never forget my first day... waiting for the shuttle to pick us up and drop us off at TDA for our first day of Traditions.

Me and my two roommates were tired, half awake, and a bit ornery due to waking up at the unholy hour of 7 am . This really bubbly girl in line in front of us turns around to make small talk and asks us each "where will each of you be making magic?!?"

My roommates each answer " Disneyland custodial" "Tomorrowland Attractions (he ended up being assigned the Submarine Voyage)", I name my work location... and follow up with "Where will you be working"

"Oh, I'm a friend of Ariel!"

My first thought was 'oh she's the handler' before it clicked.

 

[Phroobar]

@TP2000 limo service would look more like a 70's pimpmobile.

 

[Sailor310]

My clippers show up Saturday. I paid $19 on Amazon. Philips-Norelco. This will get me by for a while. Even if I get really good at this (and I can't really tell if I look like Leave It To Beaver when he cut his own hair), I think I'll still go back to a barber. I like the interaction, shampoo, massage, etc..

 

[NelleBelle]

Not understanding why those with the kiddos who need to take a shuttle/Lyft/Uber and are struggling with the car seat dilemma don’t just check your own car/booster seats?! They don’t charge xtra for this. Wouldn’t you rather your know your kids are safe I their own seats than in some strange car seat? Or even IN a car seat?? We always flee with are infants in their seats on the plane (yes, we bought them a seat) because they were safer and slept better in their own seat.