Originally Posted By RoadTrip It looks like for the first time in years I'll have to rent a car during my next WDW trip... they are finally pushing me over the edge. Among the changes WDW will be making to their bus transit system: <<The biggest change will be the addition of background music with "automated spiels" to keep the guests entertained and informed during the trip. >> The monorails were bad enough, but at least you were never on them very long. I can't even stand the thought of having to endure it on the busses. Source: <a href="http://www.wdwinfo.com/transportation/bus_schedules.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wdwinfo.com/transpo rtation/bus_schedules.htm</a>
Originally Posted By sassystitch I was at WDW from 5/3 to 5/15 & experienced the "automated spiels". On some buses, you could barely hear the intro to the park or the music while in route because everyone was talking too loud. But, they have a rolling marquee screen in the top center of the aisle that displays what is being said if you're not able to hear it. The info given relates to the park hours and the attractions. The music is pretty good reflecting the music of the park you are visiting. Not too bad really. But, they are definitely working out the bugs. Some of the bus drivers did not know how to work the equipment very well. All the buses now have GPS devices also.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think it's a good idea for the buses. The monorails automated spiels never bothered me.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Who are you kidding Roady? You'll soon be making some Disney apologist excuse to agree with how Disney runs their bus system. Personally? I would rather take my vacation in CA (which is only less than an hour more flight time from the frozen tundra when compared to redneck town) where at DLR you can just *WALK* from one end of the resort to the other, without being bothered by ghetto bus schedules and the like... and also very much accessible to those of you who like to use scooters due to your medical problems..
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>The monorails were bad enough, but at least you were never on them very long.<< Actually, you are on them very long at times.. waiting for traffic clearance... but when you are sittiing there wasting your day away... the spiels do not play. THANK GOD! Seems to me these automated spiels are a waste of company resources and money. No one pays attention to them and because of the added background noise... guests will only speak louder on the busses... WDW management needs to understand this is not TDR where guests sit quietly and respectfully in crowded areas. Bring ear plugs next time!!!
Originally Posted By fkurucz >> I would rather take my vacation in CA < Plus, you might run into Ahnold and Mahria while strolling the beach at sunset! (who is the woman with Mickey and Minnie in the DL portion of the commercial?)
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Seems to me these automated spiels are a waste of company resources and money. No one pays attention to them and because of the added background noise>> I agree; it's just more noise pollution. The parks are supposed to be about show, not advertisements.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Ah, but music soothes the savage beast. And some WDW visitors can become beasts. Disney music, not talking, and not blaring, could be a good thing.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< ghetto bus schedules >>> The ghetto busses actually have schedules? Who knew?!
Originally Posted By Dlmusic I love the idea of music for the busses. Not sure if a spiel is necessary though.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Music would be a nice diversion from some of the whining, especially late at night coming back ---
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I suppose I should jump the gun, and take a wait-and-see attitude. Music would be nice, if it's played in a background manner. But if they play it loudly, along with obnoxious spiels, it would be like being in your hotel room and not being able to turn of the resort channel.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Personally? I would rather take my vacation in CA (which is only less than an hour more flight time from the frozen tundra when compared to redneck town) where at DLR you can just *WALK* from one end of the resort to the other, without being bothered by ghetto bus schedules and the like... << Actually I think everyone should travel by Pogo Stick when at a Disney Theme park. Just think, no polution very enviromentally friendly. Very energy efficient, no fossil fuels needed. Very good for the fitness proned people out there. For the horizontally challenged people (that would be me) by the time you hopped over to MK, you will have burnt more than enough calories to have that Pineapple Dole Whip!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>But, TDLFAN, how do you really feel? << I feel pretty. >>How have you been, my friend?<< Quite well Ursula.. Thanks for asking. I have missed your presence around here, but I do not hang out in Community as often.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think its a good thing. I really hate the noisey banter of people and children screaming on the buses. I'll take Disney music anyday over that unless its Hillary Duff or Lindsay Lohan screeching.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss You think the music and video is going to prevent the banter and keep children from screaming? I don't.
