Lou... 3,118 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We must have ticked someone off - we used to be in the very first row of stops.Now it's in East Overshoe. Or maybe Kissimmee.... I don't know but it's a LOT further away.After trudging around the World all day I was actually tempted to take the cool-looking monorail and boat back to the Fort... but then I remembered the golf cart was at the Outpost (doh!)You're exaggerating. I'ts not that much further than it use to be.It was at #4, now it's at #1, what, 200 feet more.Besides, stay off the damn buses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We must have ticked someone off - we used to be in the very first row of stops.Now it's in East Overshoe. Or maybe Kissimmee.... I don't know but it's a LOT further away.After trudging around the World all day I was actually tempted to take the cool-looking monorail and boat back to the Fort... but then I remembered the golf cart was at the Outpost (doh!)there was always the bus from settlement to outpost..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hmm... monorail to other monorail to boat to bus to golf cart....Sounds like the WDW version of Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We must have ticked someone off - we used to be in the very first row of stops.The conventional wisdom is that some IM actually gave some thought into where certain resorts have their bus stops at the bus hubs, WRONG.The resorts that actually need a specific location in order to meet the volume of guests, are the values and PORThey're set up, assuming there are spare bus stops or space, so that more than one bus can be staged.The rest of the resorts are wherever they happen to fall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hmm... monorail to other monorail to boat to bus to golf cart....Sounds like the WDW version of Planes, Trains and Automobiles!it does indeed... :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:not to mention time wasted waiting on the squirrels :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We must have ticked someone off - we used to be in the very first row of stops.Now it's in East Overshoe. Or maybe Kissimmee.... I don't know but it's a LOT further away.After trudging around the World all day I was actually tempted to take the cool-looking monorail and boat back to the Fort... but then I remembered the golf cart was at the Outpost (doh!)Well then you take the cool look monorail and boat back to WL, then take an Epcot bus from the WL to the Outpost :) BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I heard once years ago that resort bus stop locations at parks were voted on. Not sure by who, how, or why but remember being told that in answer to why the YC/BC stop changed so often once upon a time in a kingdom far far away... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well then you take the cool look monorail and boat back to WL, then take an Epcot bus from the WL to the Outpost :)Tricky!! I like it. :)We've actually done the WDW Transport Shuffle more than a few times - usually to avoid lines and because we're never really in a hurry to get anywhere. We normally drive to EP & AK, although during F&W it's better to take a long ride than even contemplate taking our own car. :wine: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I heard once years ago that resort bus stop locations at parks were voted on. Not sure by who, how, or why but remember being told that in answer to why the YC/BC stop changed so often once upon a time in a kingdom far far away...Like so many Disney rumors, it's baloney.They're changed by Transportation IMs to what they think will facilitate optimum bus flow, pick ups and drop offs. It has nothing to to with the resort.And it's a myth that they change often, they don't. On average, some may change once a year.One reason for the myth is that every night some bus stops are temporarily changed at Epcot, and DHS, again to facilitate better pick ups during closing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow, didn't realize that the bus stops changed at night sometimes. Thanks! I learned something new! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow, didn't realize that the bus stops changed at night sometimes. Thanks! I learned something new!Yeah they do, especially if you are getting out of the park really late, they kindof consolidate stuff. I've seen it at Epcot the most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow, didn't realize that the bus stops changed at night sometimes. Thanks! I learned something new!Not sometimes, every night at Epcot and DHS.Just before closing time at Epcot and DHS, each All-Star resort will have it's own stop and POR is split in two.MK is always that way. AK and DTD stays as it is. PureTcrazy...rita and Nicki aka Rebelstand 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 It does make perfect sense! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I'll be bringing little animals to see the big animals today.Just kidding, I like rugrats.AK 7am to 1pm. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I wish I was at AK today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I wish I was at AK today.It was a pleasant morning at AK. Warm, but nice breeze.Had a family ask me take a family photo at the AK entrance sign while I was walking by. Hope it turned out ok.BB parking lot was just about full by noon. Normal for this time of year.And the moron, I'm stopping on BVD to check my map, drivers are alive and well at WDW, probably Canadians. Nicki aka Rebelstand and mouseketab.....Carol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Epcot, 8am Shorter runs and more scooters than the other parks. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Is the "more scooters at Epcot" official or personal observation or both? I wonder why there would be more scooters at Epcot? More older people? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Is the "more scooters at Epcot" official or personal observation or both? I wonder why there would be more scooters at Epcot? More older people?More drunk people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 ...I wonder why there would be more scooters at Epcot? More older people?That or maybe because there's a lot more ground to cover at Epcot - especially if you do any backtracking.When my aunt and uncle came with us the first week of December a couple of years ago (77 and 70 at the time), he was having major problems with his feet. We tried to get him a scooter at Epcot but they were all out by 11am. In the end it worked out ok since, while you can put a LOT of miles on at Epcot, it's also a great park to walk a bit, sit a bit, walk a bit, snack a bit, walk a bit, drink a bit...More drunk people....or that! :rofl2:And as evidence for those of you that missed this on FB last fall, I submit for your approval what I like to call "drunk hobo on vacation"... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 And as evidence for those of you that missed this on FB last fall, I submit for your approval what I like to call "drunk hobo on vacation"...Or a smart drunk hobo. That way he doesn't have far to fall. :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Is the "more scooters at Epcot" official or personal observation or both?I don't know about official numbers, but bus drivers agree that Epcot has more scooters.I had 3 on my first two runs alone.I wonder why there would be more scooters at Epcot? More older people?I think Epcot is the more adult park so it attracts less kids.I like to call "drunk hobo on vacation"...I was wondering whatever happened to that lifelike statue that was on display for the longest time at the Orlando airport.Did you ever see it Mo?Your photo reminds me of it. See photo of it below. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I appove! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I appove!You appove? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Or a smart drunk hobo. That way he doesn't have far to fall. :rofl3:And in the "smart" department... you'll notice he's holding 2 cups. His solution to all the walking at Epcot.I was wondering whatever happened to that lifelike statue that was on display for the longest time at the Orlando airport.Did you ever see it Mo?Your photo reminds me of it.Spooky! Stick a couple of drinks in his hand and they could be twins! :rofl2:I appove!You appove? :rofl2:Now I'm starting to wonder if Rita wasn't lurking nearby, just out of the camera frame! :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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