Wait, how is this in any way better? Why are they even testing this?
Because people leaving AK don't want to stop at BB going back to the resort.If they really just want to provide a "quicker route to Disney's Animal Kingdom, where the majority of guests on these shared route buses are heading", why not drop off guests at DAK first, and then on the way back to wherever it's going next (the same hotel, another hotel [not CSR//ASM/ASMu], drop off the remaining guests at Blizzard Beach?
That gets people to DAK quicker, but then the people wanting to go to Blizzard Beach don't have to wait for another bus - the only people it will slow down will be the people waiting for the bus at its next stop (and they would already be waiting - a couple more minutes won't affect them that much)
Because people leaving AK don't want to stop at BB going back to the resort.
I agree with the second part. As for the 5 minutes that a static amount of time. It could 10 minutes or longer depending on people getting on and off. Let's not add the scooter factor into this. There is no sure thing when making any stop.Going from BW or YC/BC the bus currently stops at BB BOTH on the way to AK and from AK. The stops take 5 minutes at most.
If this test becomes permanent, I can't imagine bothering with the buses and will always take a rental car or taxi.
Wait, how is this in any way better? Why are they even testing this?
That's what we do. Have never paid more than $250 for a 10 - 12 day rental (less in off season).Going from BW or YC/BC the bus currently stops at BB BOTH on the way to AK and from AK. The stops take 5 minutes at most.
If this test becomes permanent, I can't imagine bothering with the buses and will always take a rental car or taxi.
Yup, there are many pluses to having a car, over and above not having to transfer or wait at the bus stop.That's what we do. Have never paid more than $250 for a 10 - 12 day rental (less in off season).
And now, imagine the freedom you will have.
Tired of paying $2.50 or a Snack Credit for a bottle of RO water? You can get a whole case of spring water at Publix for 4 bucks. Grab a 12 pack of beer for $8 - outrageous prices for us Canadians!
If you're on site for 12 days and only have 10 day passes, you can do a day trip - to the beach, the Florida Mall, or eek . . . Universal Studios.
No more 40-60 minute waits for an over-crowded SRO bus back to your resort after the park closes. Heck, most nights, you'll be back in your room, have already had a swim and will be getting ready for another fun packed day just as your fellow hotel mates are getting in.
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. Rental cars are the only way to go.
Now I just have to take that next step in the evolutionary process and get out of the on-site rut and start staying in a bigger, better, slightly off-site room, like Bonnet Creek. Maybe this year. I know that once I do, I will never again stay at POP. Or any other over-priced Disney room.
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