Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Dagobert, you have to understand that *everything* in Japan is done on a smaller scale. Even the real public busses in the city are on average 1/4th smaller scale that those we are used to seeing in Europe or the USA. And yes, the Disney Cruiser busses are smaller than the big ghetto albatrosses at WDW, DLP and HKDL, but they still have capacity for over 45 guests and up to 60 if I recall...<<< Didn't know that. I'm sure TDR would create a fantastic bigger busses if needed.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN They have a fantastic monorail service already, which kicks WDW's aging monos to hell and back. Honestly? IMHO..TDR does not need busses running around. They seem to be more for show than for real convenience. Most routes covered by the Disney Cruisers can actually be walked in 15 minutes or less. Example.. they use busses on routes that do not need service, like the ones running between the Hilton and Sheraton hotels and the Bayside Monorail Line station. You're using a bus to cross the street. Travel time on bus 45 seconds, when it would take less than 3 minutes to cover the distance by foot. So no.. TDR does not need bus service within the resort and that is why I am perfectly ok with the size of the Disney Cruiser busses. Disney Cruisers are more a coutesy than a necessity. Plus most guests at TDR are skinny nor do they put grown kids in strollers, so no big albatross busses are needed.
Originally Posted By dagobert Thanks for the insight, I have never been to Tokyo, only to DLP and WDW, but it's definitely on the To-Do list. The monorail at TDR looks amazing, but I have to admit that I also enjoyed riding with the one at WDW. I'm not a fan of busses, that's why we always walk when we are at DLP. The walking distances are a big advantage compared to WDW. And the busses at DLP aren't beautiful either. I would love to see the Disney Cruisers in Paris.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You've only been to DLP and WDW?? You Poor thing...those are the worst two Disney resorts on Earth. You need to go to Tokyo, Anaheim and Hong Kong, Sir, and experience the better versions of Disney theme parks.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>You've only been to DLP and WDW?? You Poor thing...those are the worst two Disney resorts on Earth. You need to go to Tokyo, Anaheim and Hong Kong, Sir, and experience the better versions of Disney theme parks.<<< I know, but currently my budget doesn't allow that. I just finished University and start to work now. I visited WDW for 12 days while I studied in the US and DLP is my "homepark" where I have been five times. I'm returning to DLP in March and despite its big problems I'm really looking forward to DLP.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN At least DLP is doing some kind of year long anniversary celebration, and it's a better time to visit there over WDW, where they celebrate nothing but "how to get your money by reminicing how better we were back in the 80s and 90s". And save your euros my dear and head to Tokyo for their 30th anniversary extravaganza this year. You have until march 2014 to enjoy that. I did make it to DLP in december and enjoyed the park as well.. I just wish the maintenance there was up to Disney standards and guests didn't smoke in your face all over the darn park. It's disgusting and reason why I give DLP low marks, even if the park itself is one of the prettiest DL parks around..
Originally Posted By TDLFAN And sorry mate but 12 days at WDW?? That's a big waste of yout time and money. There is so much more to do outside WDW.. and if i was to be here for that, I'd much rather do the Disney Cruise since their service is excellent on those ships. WDW cast could learn from that.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>And sorry mate but 12 days at WDW?? That's a big waste of yout time and money. There is so much more to do outside WDW.. and if i was to be here for that, I'd much rather do the Disney Cruise since their service is excellent on those ships. WDW cast could learn from that.<<< Back then we were just too much into Disney, but we also visited New York City, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Cleveland. But money was tight and so WDW was a good and cheap option for usbefore returning to Europe. >>>I did make it to DLP in december and enjoyed the park as well.. I just wish the maintenance there was up to Disney standards and guests didn't smoke in your face all over the darn park. It's disgusting and reason why I give DLP low marks, even if the park itself is one of the prettiest DL parks around..<<< I know that maintenance is a huge problem in Paris and it always makes me angry to see broken stuff. The quality of the Disney hotels isn't good either, that's why we will stay off-site in March. I'm used to smoking, I'm a non-smoker, but it's still pretty common over here to smoke in public places. However I'm looking forward to Disney Dreams, that's the main reason why we are going. As for saving money for TDR, unfortunately Tokyo has to wait a little bit longer, because in January 2014 we are going to visit some friends in the US and then we will head to California. Of course a visit at DL Anaheim is planned.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Cool.. once you get over the shock of seeing how small the original Castle in DL actually is... you will discover a truly magical park with some wonderful qualities. Walt's DL park is still the very best of the bunch. Good luck watching Disney Dreams at DLP. We had to put up with a lot of rudeness from other guests who took it upon themselves to block the view of others who stood behind them much longer. No disrespect to the european.. but they make the worst possible disney guests, plus the DLP CMs not being all too keen in maintaining order add to the aggraviation.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Good luck watching Disney Dreams at DLP. We had to put up with a lot of rudeness from other guests who took it upon themselves to block the view of others who stood behind them much longer. No disrespect to the european.. but they make the worst possible disney guests, plus the DLP CMs not being all too keen in maintaining order add to the aggraviation.<<< Don't worry, I'm know all of that. I had the same experiences, that's why we usually go during off season.
