AuburnJen 777 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 According to wdwnt.com, here are the latest details on the changes to the transportation department. (most of this has been reported individually, but here is a recap) http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/new-trams-trivia-monorails-changes-announced-disney-world-transportation-systems/ New experiences, improved services, and the latest technology abound in Walt Disney World Transportation and Parking Operations. “Our buses, monorails, boats and trams aren’t just modes of transportation for our Guests and Cast Members,”says JasonKirk vice president of Walt Disney World Transportation Operations, “They are apart of the fun and a part of the immersive Disney experience.” BUS THEMED BUS MARQUEES – Special greetings themed to a bus’s destination now appear on the marquees. ‘Charmed To See You” is one of the greetings for buses headed to Magic Kingdom Park. WE’RE ON THE WAY – New digital screens at all of our resort bus stops let Guests know in real-time when their bus is scheduled to arrive. SORCERER CLASS – An all-new interior themed to the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” mesmerized Guests during a limited play test in 2016. Nicknamed “the fun bus.‘ it featured a custom light show, advanced GPS technology and comfy seats. (Video below) WATERCRAFT TEAM OUTFIT – Whether piloting the General Joe Potter or sailing as part of the Sassagoula River cruise, watercraft Cast Members across property now sport new costumes. TRIVIA CRUISE – Cast Members adapted the spontaneous monorail trivia game for our Guests traveling by boat. “Can you name all three of the Magic Kingdom ferryboats?” FERRYTALE WISHES – Guests have been enjoying a night on the Seven Seas Lagoon, where fireworks can be seen from an entirely new vantage point. Besides all-you-care-to-enjoy desserts and beverages, there’s also a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt onboard MONORAIL FRESH LOOK – The new monorail Cast Member costumes sport a colorful embroidered patch made up of 12 colors representing each of the monorails TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE – Technology has been updated to a more automated system as part of several recent enhancements, for a safer and more efficient ride. TRIVIA TRAIN – Monorail Cast Members are hosting spontaneous trivia contests for Guests aboard the monorail and Guests can win prizes. “How many monorail cars make up a monorail train?” HIGHWAY IN THE SKY DINE AROUND – Five courses. Three resorts. One amazing culinary journey via monorail. PARKING & TRAMS TRANSPORTED IN STYLE – Our parking trams will receive an all-new paint job inspired by the monorail colors. New, custom-made tram tractors will also ensure a quieter transit. We spotted one of the trams out a few months back, but it seems they will now be getting color stripes like the monorails. PREFERRED PARKING – Guests at all four Walt Disney World theme parks are loving to park preferred! ARE WE THERE YET? – “We’ll be there in 223 elephant steps.” says the educational, new signage in the parking lots at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. That’s about a four- minute walk in human steps. photos, videos and article credit: wdwnt.com and youtube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Striped pants instead of solid blue for the captains, maybe a new style shirt but can't remember exactly what shirts they had? Hopefully the new technology in the monorails includes a new scent. A bus is a bus when it's slammed packed full of people. Haven't ridden a tram in years so but a change up in paint is always nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 We saw the bus greetings. HS was something about being ready for your close up and I think Epcot was something about welcome world traveler. and LOL at Derek's scent monorail comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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