BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Orlando Attractions Magazine posted this picture of one of the new articulated buses on their FB page... https://www.facebook.com/attractionsmagazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have heard that the monorails will be closed for a couple months during the Months of January-March to work on the resort and express beams. Not sure if that was reported here yet or if its just a rumor.Edited to add: i meant to ask a certain fiend CM about that when i saw him last but i guess it slipped my mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arthuruscg 34 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 It was posted in this thread.http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/11702-mk-and-express-monorail-maintenance/ I think we all knew something like that woudl happen when the new busses came into service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I think we all knew something like that woudl happen when the new busses came into service. Did anyone notice that there are GF, Poly, CR, and TTC, bus stops at MK now, hmmm?And that this latest prolonged monorail system maintenance is taking place shortly after the new bus loop was completed, and after the articulated buses go into service, coincidence, hmmm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Isn't that nice, I decide to transfer out of bus operations, and they immediately post the announcement below. I'm sure it's just a coincidence?But as usual, they screwed it up because they scheduled it too soon, and I'm scheduled to work that day. Surprise, I'll be there. Of course I'm kidding around, they don't even know I exist, but it's time that Disney acknowledge the transportation CMs, even the Monorail CMs.This is the first time I can remember them having such a celebration. It’s time to celebrate at the Transportation Operations & Maintenance Cast Celebration!Date: Wednesday, June 4Time: 2:30-4:30 a.m. (third-shift only); 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.Place: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Fantasia Ballrooms G & H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Glad they are doing something nice for y'all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I heard someone in management said "we better throw a shindig together before that cranky bus driver leaves or he'll go on some Internet forum and call us idiots." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I heard someone in management said "we better throw a shindig together before that cranky bus driver leaves or he'll go on some Internet forum and call us idiots." Sounds accurate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I heard someone in management said "we better throw a shindig together before that cranky bus driver leaves or he'll go on some Internet forum and call us idiots." That ship sailed a long time ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyfrank 4 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Just wondering if someone could answer this. I was poking around the web today and several articles seemed to indicate that direct bus routes from the fort to specific parks are eliminated and now you must go to tic and transfer bus to final destination. I was there last summer and direct bus transportation was still available. did something change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Just wondering if someone could answer this. I was poking around the web today and several articles seemed to indicate that direct bus routes from the fort to specific parks are eliminated and now you must go to tic and transfer bus to final destination. I was there last summer and direct bus transportation was still available. did something change? Several articles? Where? When? Nothing has changed. There are direct buses to all the parks (except MK) from the Fort. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 The new transportation manager has listened to all the complaints of how bad the buses are now compared to how good they use to be and is reverting back to the bus routes from 20 years ago. Resort buses will transfer to the parks at TTC from now on.Oh, and they're reducing the number of buses from about 350 to 89. It worked then, it'll work now.Plus they've ordered a new FWRR and getting rid of all the Fort's internal buses.Who said Disney doesn't listen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyfrank 4 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 ok, so if the bus goes to the TTC and you must transfer busses to get to your final destination then the bus routes are not direct anymore. Am I missing something here? or was your last post an attempt at some sarcastic humor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 The new transportation manager has listened to all the complaints of how bad the buses are now compared to how good they use to be and is reverting back to the bus routes from 20 years ago. Resort buses will transfer to the parks at TTC from now on.Oh, and they're reducing the number of buses from about 350 to 89. It worked then, it'll work now.Plus they've ordered a new FWRR and getting rid of all the Fort's internal buses.Who said Disney doesn't listen? :smartass: Not sure where those rumors got started, but as TCD said... not true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 ... or was your last post an attempt at some sarcastic humor. ^^THIS^^ Apparently there's a shortage of kids on Lou's lawn today to yell at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyfrank 4 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 oh sorry it was lou's post....... disregard it Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 oh sorry it was lou's post....... disregard it Oh if only I had a nickel for every time someone said that. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 oh sorry it was lou's post....... disregard it Yes, Lou was being funny. I'd like to know where you read that there weren't direct buses from the Fort to the parks. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Am I missing something here? or was your last post an attempt at some sarcastic humor. I wasn't the one that read something on the internet and believed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I wasn't the one that read something on the internet and believed it. Well we all know we should never believe the bus drivers, so... bus drivers posting on the internet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I was able to find this little nugget of misinformation... Epcot - take an external bus to the TTC and take the Epcot monorailDisney Hollywood Studios - take an external bus to the TTC and take the Disney Hollywood Studios bus Not surprisingly, this is the source...http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/resorts/ftwildtransportation.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Wow... there's a whole lotta nonsense floating around in the interwebz. This is from the Touring Plans site... Getting to the theme parks, water parks and Downtown Disney Disney provides free bus service from Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Downtown Disney/Disney Springs. Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins's bus stops sit along the front wall of the lobby, between the lobby and check-in parking lot. Each theme park has its own bus stop somewhere along the wall. Animal Kingdom's bus service is shared with Blizzard Beach, while Downtown Disney/Disney Springs and Typhoon Lagoon also share a stop and service. Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins does not share bus service with any other resort. Magic Kingdom can also be accessed by boat from Fort Wilderness Landing and to Epcot by bus, with a transfer at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) to the Epcot monorail. Boat service may be suspended during thunderstorms, so if it's raining or looks like it's about to, Disney will provide buses. An alternate route to the Magic Kingdom is by internal bus to the TTC, then by monorail or ferry to the park. Motor traffic within the campground is permitted only when entering or exiting. Get around within the campground by bus, golf cart, or bike, the latter two available for rent. http://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/hotels/fort-wilderness-resort-cabins# Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Holy crap on a cracker... that old/bad info is all over the place! This is on the Passporter website... To Magic Kingdom: Walk, drive a cart, or take a bus (Chip or Dale) to Settlement Depot, then board the Magic Kingdom boat from the dock.Alternate route #1: Go to Settlement Depot, board the Contemporary boat, get off at the Contemporary, and walk to the Magic Kingdom or take the Magic Kingdom boat.Alternate route #2: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Magic Kingdom monorail or take the Magic Kingdom boat. To Epcot: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Epcot monorail.No reasonable alternate route. To Disney-MGM Studios: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Disney-MGM Studios bus.Alternate route: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Disney-MGM Studios To Disney's Animal Kingdom: Walk, drive a cart, or take a bus (Chip or Dale) to Settlement Depot, then board a direct bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom.Alternate route #1: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom.Alternate route #2: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Animal Kingdom bus. To Downtown Disney: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center, and transfer to the Downtown Disney bus.Alternate route: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Downtown Disney. http://www.passporter.com/wdw/fwtransportation.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Holy crap on a cracker... that old/bad info is all over the place! This is on the Passporter website... Quote To Magic Kingdom: Walk, drive a cart, or take a bus (Chip or Dale) to Settlement Depot, then board the Magic Kingdom boat from the dock.Alternate route #1: Go to Settlement Depot, board the Contemporary boat, get off at the Contemporary, and walk to the Magic Kingdom or take the Magic Kingdom boat.Alternate route #2: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Magic Kingdom monorail or take the Magic Kingdom boat. To Epcot: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Epcot monorail.No reasonable alternate route. To Disney-MGM Studios: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Disney-MGM Studios bus.Alternate route: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Disney-MGM Studios To Disney's Animal Kingdom: Walk, drive a cart, or take a bus (Chip or Dale) to Settlement Depot, then board a direct bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom.Alternate route #1: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom.Alternate route #2: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), and transfer to the Animal Kingdom bus. To Downtown Disney: Board the Crockett or Boone bus, get off at the Transportation & Ticket Center, and transfer to the Downtown Disney bus.Alternate route: Go to Settlement Depot, board Contemporary boat, get off at Contemporary, board bus to Downtown Disney. http://www.passporter.com/wdw/fwtransportation.htm Wow. That is actually how things worked when we first began to camp at the Fort 15 or so years ago. When people complain about the bus service now, they have no idea what it used to be like. Those Chip/Dale and Boone/Crockett buses were not fun. But, they've been gone for more than 10 years. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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