Goofyernmost
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The reflective factor is the biggest selling point for me. As you said, safety first and although they may not be as "cute" they look pretty sharp to me and are safer, I feel!
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New Gillig Buses
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CDavid
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The downside, however, is that are fewer seats on these buses compared to the old RTS. Yes, they can carry more passengers by virtue of more standees, but most people would rather sit, especially after a day in the parks.
Tigger1988
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The old buses didn't say Walt Disney World either...
PUSH
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I didn't say they did.
Figments Friend
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Nice photo there..!
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Nice photo there..!
It's missing the mob of angry scooter people demanding to know why only two scooters can fit on the bus at the same time! (sorry, this happened to me on the last trip at HS...dude and his irate family berated and cursed at the bus driver, then scooted off and got the "manager" or whomever the guy was, and ended up delaying our bus...)
Figments Friend
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Ah ha! No wonder they seem roomier then !
Agree regarding how most folks would rather sit after a long day trekking The World...
Figments Friend
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Sheesh...sorry to hear about that.
I liked your photo because it is always nice to a see a shot of a bus without a huge mob of people surrounding it.
Check it out...you can even see the driver through the window, sporting that sharp purple/turq combo !
englanddg
One Little Spark...
I wasn't all that put off...I'm the king of patience on the parks. It takes a lot to get me upset there. However, I felt bad for the bus driver. That being said, the guy and his family were staying at Pop with me, so I ran into them alot.
He and his wife (I assume, could have been a friend or sister, but was around his age) were always grumpy. The rest of his family seemed like perfectly nice people who didn't know how to ask him to control his temper. I saw him shoot off on several cast members, the bus driver was just the worst example. He was also very bad about using his scooter to bully people at the drink refill stations. Or...maybe he just didn't know how to drive it <shrug>
I chalked it up to possibly pain and/or medication? <shrug> I truly do hope that when all was said and done he enjoyed his trip with what I assume were his grandkids...but he always seemed sour and angry.
Still didn't stop me from trip reporting about him and giving him a nickname..."Walker Bob" (He had rented his scooter from Walker Rentals).
Anyhow, not trying to turn this into a scooter discussion, so I'll stop here.
Figments Friend
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I am assuming the new buses will have the same on-board audio and narrative.
Always thought it was a nice plus to have Park-specific, and even Resort-specific music playing during the ride.
I like the live spiels better though....back in the day. Lots of entertaining moments created by various drivers over the years during that long trek post-Park close to your Resort. That end-of-day ride always seemed to last for much longer then it was...but the drivers always made it fun no matter the circumstances.
Lots of sing-a-longs...and trivia evenings.
Kind of miss those.
Always thought it was a nice plus to have Park-specific, and even Resort-specific music playing during the ride.
I like the live spiels better though....back in the day. Lots of entertaining moments created by various drivers over the years during that long trek post-Park close to your Resort. That end-of-day ride always seemed to last for much longer then it was...but the drivers always made it fun no matter the circumstances.
Lots of sing-a-longs...and trivia evenings.
Kind of miss those.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
That...would be awesome. The last trip they played music on the late night bus home from MK, and Bohemian Rhapsody came on. I started humming along and singing under my breath to it, and before I knew it the mid-30's couple next to me had started to do the same, followed by a younger couple standing near us. By the time we got to Pop, about 1/3 of the bus was singing.
Best...bus...ride...EVAR!
Figments Friend
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Heh heh...yeah the Value Resorts seem to have the same soundtrack on the buses.
I have ridden buses to the All Star Resorts many times and it was the same loop.
I am a huge Queen fan, so my ears always prick up with i hear that song, and *We Will Rock You*.
I would say my two fave bus loops are the ride to EPCOT and DAK. MK is also a good one.
I have ridden buses to the All Star Resorts many times and it was the same loop.
I am a huge Queen fan, so my ears always prick up with i hear that song, and *We Will Rock You*.
I would say my two fave bus loops are the ride to EPCOT and DAK. MK is also a good one.
Tom
Beta Return
I love the resort and park specific music and narrations.....except Wilderness Lodge's music. It's so ear-piercing!
WDWDad13
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I know this is going to come off bad but they always delay busses and always are first to get in the busses even if there has been a line 200 deep
I always thought it would be easier and better for everyone if they had special busses just for the ecv's they could more easily drive into and then those busses are shared (Epcot area, AK area, etc). Not sure how to do it but I see possible pros for everyone
The Empress Lilly
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Looks much better.
The previous buses were buses with Disney stamped on them. The new buses have a semblance (faint whiff) of theming.
The previous buses were buses with Disney stamped on them. The new buses have a semblance (faint whiff) of theming.
bethymouse
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They do kneel. Strollers are not permitted to be pushed on. Must be folded and secured.