New Bus Driver Costumes

Exprcoofto

Exprcoofto

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lazyboy97o said:
I am not a fan of the pockets. I would love to see the buses slowly become more styled instead of the existing buses which are "Disney" just because they have some bright colors thrown about.


Regardless of matching, the Transportation & Ticket Center just needs to be redone. It looks like a clown vomited all over the place. The colored parts are not integrated, just tacked onto what was there.
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Exactly, it does need to be redone either or. I remember some permits filed a while ago for some general repairs on the awnings that cover the ramps (yes, those rusty yellow ones!) I wonder if it ever happened..
 
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niteobsrvr

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lazyboy97o said:
I am not a fan of the pockets. I would love to see the buses slowly become more styled instead of the existing buses which are "Disney" just because they have some bright colors thrown about.


Regardless of matching, the Transportation & Ticket Center just needs to be redone. It looks like a clown vomited all over the place. The colored parts are not integrated, just tacked onto what was there.
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THe pockets are handy though. You have got to have a palce to put a pen to fill out paperwork.
 
kerrie

kerrie

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i agree that they dont fit the current style of the bus and what nots. I mean they are nice but the look more cruise ship the bus driver. or transpertation specailist. I am sorry dont know what they are being called these days. If they wanted to change them why not make it a nice teal with some typ of cool designor keep the old ones just add a bit of now. but i guess im glad i dont have to wear it. are they changing the tran opertators too?
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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niteobsrvr said:
THe pockets are handy though. You have got to have a palce to put a pen to fill out paperwork.
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I have no problem with the presence of pockets, and in fact think they would look odd without the pockets. My issue is just in how they look. If pens are to be stored in the pockets, it would be nice if Disney took a design cue from the Boy Scouts uniform, in which the left breast pocket features a small opening at the top. This allows for the pen to be stored while allowing the pocket flap to remain buttoned.
 
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niteobsrvr

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lazyboy97o said:
I have no problem with the presence of pockets, and in fact think they would look odd without the pockets. My issue is just in how they look. If pens are to be stored in the pockets, it would be nice if Disney took a design cue from the Boy Scouts uniform, in which the left breast pocket features a small opening at the top. This allows for the pen to be stored while allowing the pocket flap to remain buttoned.
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Its so hard to tell in that photo, but I am imagining the pockets on the men's costume only look as if they button down. Only time will tell.

I do like the elmination of the unisex style. These are much more dignified for all involved. The old costume did not make any sense for the work area other than some matching colors.

I want my bus drivers to look like they know what they are doing with a certain amount of seriousness about caring for the lives of the people in the passenger area. The old costume did not conevey that message. This one is more in line with professional transportation with a level of professionalism and safety that Disney tries to project in many other areas of their business.
 
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niteobsrvr

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Exprcoofto said:
I'm not a fan of those costumes. They don't match the transportation logo on the side of the bus, nor the interior of the bus.... unless they plan to change that too.
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I think that could happen. The Disney transport logo is dated. That new D you can almost see o the sleeve looks to be a much more modern approach. I wish we had a better shot of it.
 
ctwhalerman

ctwhalerman

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Hmm

I like these. The hats are particularly good, reminiscent of conductor's hats on any major railroad. They are integral to the uniform of say, New York's commuter railroads, so I'm sure Disney will require they will be worn at all times.
 
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niteobsrvr

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ctwhalerman said:
I like these. The hats are particularly good, reminiscent of conductor's hats on any major railroad. They are integral to the uniform of say, New York's commuter railroads, so I'm sure Disney will require they will be worn at all times.
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I like the hats. However, I can see some practical issues. If you have ever seen a bus driver go through the process of securing a wheelchair or scooter in a bus, you could imagine how they might become problematic.

Typically though, Disney provides hats as an optional part of a costume to assist the cast member in keeping the sun out of their eyes and reduce exposure. Its not normally mandatory.
 
tn1999

tn1999

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i dont like that the name tag is on the other side. i think all name tags should be in the same place, left breast. even security costumes.
 
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niteobsrvr

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tn1999 said:
i dont like that the name tag is on the other side. i think all name tags should be in the same place, left breast. even security costumes.
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The name tags are on the right so the guest can read them as they enter the bus more easily. It was a concious decision at some point.

In the case of security, like other law enforcement type organizations, the badge is always worn on the left over their heart. It is symbolic of their oath to protect and serve.
 
unkadug

unkadug

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SirGoofy said:
*Is wondering how long a discussion about bus driver costumes will go*

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*wondering the same thing*

Also wondering if security wears costumes or uniforms.

Shouldn't certain roles carry a little more dignity and their "outfits" be considered "uniforms" as opposed to a "costume" (which carries a connotation of "not for real")?
 
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niteobsrvr

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unkadug said:
*wondering the same thing*

Also wondering if security wears costumes or uniforms.

Shouldn't certain roles carry a little more dignity and their "outfits" be considered "uniforms" as opposed to a "costume" (which carries a connotation of "not for real")?
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In reality, whether we work at Disney or elsewhere, we all find ourselves playing different roles at different times. The clothes we wear for those roles are nothing more than costumes that aid our ability to pull off those situations in a realistic and believable manner. How the outfits are supposed to look is determined a lot by other peoples perceptions. SO ineffect, it doesnt matter what we call them, thats a matter fo personal choice or corporate culture. But what does matter is that they convey a certain image in support of the job we are doing.
 
SirGoofy

SirGoofy

Member
unkadug said:
*wondering the same thing*

Also wondering if security wears costumes or uniforms.

Shouldn't certain roles carry a little more dignity and their "outfits" be considered "uniforms" as opposed to a "costume" (which carries a connotation of "not for real")?
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Security, I believe, does in fact call them uniforms.
 

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