Starbuc71 162 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I am wondering if others are seeing more issues with transportation lately. The boats have been getting worse each trip with longer waits even for the small boat to the contemporary. I understand ther are more wheelchairs and scooters which hold up a lot, but you would think at least at peak times they would compensate. We usually have always had good luck with the buses up until this trip. The worst was this morning. I wanted to run to DHS quick this morning to pick up a few new Star Wars stuff and waited over an hour for a lodge/campground bus. Myself and the rest of the line counted 17....yes 17 Caribbean Beach buses come to DHS during that time. I am really patient with transportation but this was a little extreme. Maybe Lou can shed some light on why all transportation seems slower more often. I'm not complaining just very irritated this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Transportation has seemed a lot slower on our last couple trips too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I remember TJ and Lou telling me that they run buses on areas of need, but I don't remember the formula they work by. I would be interested in a refresher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I am wondering if others are seeing more issues with transportation lately. What time of the day was it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 During the AM peak time, the entire WDW transportation system is concentrating on getting people to the parks from the resorts.If you're leaving a park during this time, you're of secondary importance, as you should be. They will get to you ASAP, but you'll have to take a back seat. And you better be visible while waiting at the bus stop because they're on a visual dispatch system at that time. If you're expectations while traveling against the grain are the usual 20 minutes, think again. There are only so many buses and they want to optimize their usage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Other then boats I gave up on Disney transportation years ago. It was just faster to take our truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 If you're expectations while traveling against the grain are the usual 20 minutes, think again. There are only so many buses and they want to optimize their usage.And too many bus drivers go at 25 mph instead of the posted 40 mph on most roads. :banghead: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 It was just faster to take our truck. It depends on the destination, time of year, and time of day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 And too many bus drivers go at 25 mph instead of the posted 40 mph on most roads. :banghead: My pet peeve, drives me crazy. I pass them if I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 It depends on the destination, time of year, and time of day.We really liked the bus back when they let the drivers talk. It was always a entertaing ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 It depends on the destination, time of year, and time of day.We really liked the bus back when they let the drivers talk. It was always a entertaing ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 It depends on the destination, time of year, and time of day. EPCOT, 3pm, waiting 45-60 minutes on a bus to the fort? Happened more than once on our last trip in November 2013. In 30+ minutes only three buses pulled into EPCOT (obviously none of them for the fort). The bus station had plenty of people waiting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 We really liked the bus back when they let the drivers talk. It was always a entertaing ride. It's considered distracted driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 What have I been telling you people for years? So if you decide to use the buses, you can't complain about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 What have I been telling you people for years? So if you decide to use the buses, you can't complain about them. Decide? What decision is there for those of us who arrive at the fort without a car in tow? If you will give us $5,000 to get our CR-V equipped to tow, we will stay off the buses. Our decision for the last couple of years has been whether to go to Disney or get a Blue Ox installed. Disney always wins out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Decide? What decision is there for those of us who arrive at the fort without a car in tow? Taxi or rent a car.And it's your decision not to tow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Taxi or rent a car.And it's your decision not to tow. Ouch! What happened to the Disney 20 minute wait? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Ouch! What happened to the Disney 20 minute wait? You'll have to show me where Disney says that all bus waits will be 20 minutes.Next time you ride a bus to the park, listen carefully to what is said over the PA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Other then boats I gave up on Disney transportation years ago. It was just faster to take our truck. Us to... also easier with little ones (or should I say, the stroller :) ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 It was at 9:30 this morning. I understand getting people to the park takes precendent to people leaving the park at the time I as heading back. I thought I heard somewhere buses run every 30 minutes. Maybe I was wrong. I know us trailer trash do not get the shaft but at times it seems like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Maybe it's just me but rarely do we wait more than 15-20 minutes for any bus. And I've timed them. Stay at a off site resort and try their bus system. You'll really love Disney buses. I managed restaurants for years and I always told my staff to greet a customer within 60 seconds because 60 seconds to a hungry guest is like 5-10 minutes to them. I challenge you to actually time the buses and not just guess what it "feels" like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I thought I heard somewhere buses run every 30 minutes. Maybe I was wrong. There may be, but I haven't seen an official specific bus wait time. The closest thing to giving out a wait time is upon arrival at the parks where they'll announce over the PA that buses depart APPROXIMATELY every 20 minutes. What does approximately mean? And if asked, CMs, should tell you," ABOUT every 20 minutes". I know us trailer trash do not get the shaft but at times it seems like it No resort gets the shaft because each one contracts WDW Transport for whatever level of service they want, and presumably receive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 So that means if the Fort is getting the shaft it is because the Fort paid for the shaft. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Us to... also easier with little ones (or should I say, the stroller :) ).Yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Stay at a off site resort and try their bus system. You'll really love Disney buses. I did that "once"...... only once I was trying to do a solo trip really cheap many many years ago, and stayed on I-Drive, ugggggh only two departure times in the morning, and only two departure times in the evening, close to park close time. Since I arrived mid-day the first day, there were no more buses that day, so had to take a taxi. On departure day, I knew enough to schedule my Mears from the Contemporary, so I wouldn't have to take a taxi BACK to the hotel to get to the airport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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