New Gillig Buses

[pluto13]

I like the idea of the no steps on to the bus, but I am not the biggest fan of the new paint scheme.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I don't mean to drift the thread but since you know what you're talking about, why do driver shift changes cause such a delay?

They have to do a walk around inspection of the bus before accepting it is my understanding

 

[englanddg]

They have to do a walk around inspection of the bus before accepting it is my understanding

That they do. I've seen them do it, clipboard in hand. I think HS is their main "shift change" spot, as I seem to see it there more than once each visit.

 

[PhotoDave219]

The red and grey match our costumes. The grey shows less dirt and red is highly reflective at night improving visibility and safety.

They also match the paint scheme of the Osceola County Fire & Rescue vehicles....

 

[PhotoDave219]

Wait are these NEW busses or just painted ones? So are these any different than the old painted busses that look like that style from the exterior?

They are the same buses, only the 2013 model.

They have the new paint scheme

 

[googilycub]

I am a little sad to see the RTS's go, as they remind me of being in Disney when I was a child, although this will be an improvement. Here is a link to a nice website all about Disney's RTSs.

http://www.rtsbusworld.com/disney.html

 

[englanddg]

I am a little sad to see the RTS's go, as they remind me of being in Disney when I was a child, although this will be an improvement. Here is a link to a nice website all about Disney's RTSs.

http://www.rtsbusworld.com/disney.html

Well, I remember Disney before busses. Each to their own.

 

[awhit066]

I am a little sad to see the RTS's go, as they remind me of being in Disney when I was a child, although this will be an improvement. Here is a link to a nice website all about Disney's RTSs.

http://www.rtsbusworld.com/disney.html

Who knew there were so many ways to photograph a bus?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Who knew there were so many ways to photograph a bus?

Buses, like diamonds have many facets.

 

[Bolna]

Who knew there were so many ways to photograph a bus?

Just shows that there are people who are as crazy about busses as a lot of people here are about Disney...

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Just shows that there are people who are as crazy about busses as a lot of people here are about Disney...

Thanks. I'm depressed now. I feel like a bus/train/plabne spotter now.

The nasty thing about being an obsessive fan is that eventually you will encounter rabid fans of other interests. Very confrontational. God, did I really turn into a closet trainspotter? Help!

 

[c-one]

Back in my day we figured out our bus destination by the little flag on the side...

Really like the new buses' look — the old ones looked like the '90s exploded all over them.

 

[englanddg]

Back in my day we figured out our bus destination by the little flag on the side...

Really like the new buses' look — the old ones looked like the '90s exploded all over them.

Is that a Kurt Cobain reference? <grin>

 

[Tom]

Back in my day we figured out our bus destination by the little flag on the side...

Really like the new buses' look — the old ones looked like the '90s exploded all over them.

I know I was there during the "flag" system, but we always stayed off site and drove ourselves around property when I was growing up (80s through mid 90s), so I don't have any actual memories of them.

 

[CDavid]

I know I was there during the "flag" system, but we always stayed off site and drove ourselves around property when I was growing up (80s through mid 90s), so I don't have any actual memories of them.

Well, for one thing I think I remember there was a bus (red flag???) which ran a Transportation & Ticket Center to Epcot to the Disney Village Marketplace route (no bus transportation at the MK back then). We used it at park closing and then walked next door to the Vacation Villas.

Imagine that - a bus from the parks to the Marketplace. Hmm...

 

[FigmentsFangirl]

I take it we are moving from this to the new bus design ? Sometome tell me I am correct in this thought pattern ? These busses had the lower floors IIRC and were very roomy. {and thanks to one driver when it got COLD this past January, very WARM AND COMFY, I think the guys name was Dave.. not sure though, I barely remember the bus numbers as it is!}

Even so, I like this version the best, however the new version as stated by @FireChiefGoofy does indeed go by the driver uniforms and I for one like the look. However I do not like the squared off design, the rounded front was indeed... aheh.... cuter and actually felt more Disney like to me. Straight boxed corner design reminds me far too much of downtown Hong Kong

NOTE: I rode on three busses that were rather high up in the air, {three steps to get into the thing! no wheelchair or motor scooter ramps!!} and severely cramped! Tell me THOSE are the buses getting replaced yes ?

 

[PhotoDave219]

NOTE: I rode on three busses that were rather high up in the air, {three steps to get into the thing! no wheelchair or motor scooter ramps!!} and severely cramped! Tell me THOSE are the buses getting replaced yes ?

Yes, those are the OLD RTS style busses. They are being phased out.

 

[FigmentsFangirl]

Yes, those are the OLD RTS style busses. They are being phased out.

Oh good, thank you very much for the quick reply, I am still wondering if the bus image above is also getting phased out ? are we still keeping the Nova designed buses ? last I recall those too had the wider entry doors. They were squareish IIRC

 

[luv]

Where do the old busses go? Lynx? Bought by hotels for shuttles? (Bus heaven, eventually, I'm sure...but in the meantime...)

Enquiring Minds want to know.

 

[Tom]

Oh good, thank you very much for the quick reply, I am still wondering if the bus image above is also getting phased out ? are we still keeping the Nova designed buses ? last I recall those too had the wider entry doors. They were squareish IIRC

I believe the photo above is the old style bus, with the steps up into the cabin. Perhaps not. But yes, the NEW buses are going to be the ones with the square front, wide body, and entry doors at floor level - just like the photo in the OP.

Where do the old busses go? Lynx? Bought by hotels for shuttles? (Bus heaven, eventually, I'm sure...but in the meantime...)

Enquiring Minds want to know.

I'm guessing their paint will be stripped and they'll be sold as used, or scrapped for parts.