Some Times It's A Magical Bus

[Lou... 3,118]

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.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

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.....

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Hmm... monorail to other monorail to boat to bus to golf cart....

Sounds like the WDW version of Planes, Trains and Automobiles!

[Lou... 3,118]

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 POR

They'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.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

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:

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

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 :)

[rdancemom... Pam 113]

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...

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

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:

[Lou... 3,118]

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.

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

Wow, didn't realize that the bus stops changed at night sometimes. Thanks! I learned something new!

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

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.

[Lou... 3,118]

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 380]

It does make perfect sense!

[Lou... 3,118]

I'll be bringing little animals to see the big animals today.

Just kidding, I like rugrats.

AK 7am to 1pm.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I wish I was at AK today.

[Lou... 3,118]

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.

[Lou... 3,118]

Epcot, 8am

Shorter runs and more scooters than the other parks.

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

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?

[DaveInTN 3,247]

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.

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

...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"...

[Grumpy and Grandma 739]

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:

[Lou... 3,118]

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.

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

I appove!

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I appove!

You appove? :rofl2:

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

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: