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michelleiada · 02-04-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RoutemanDan

What is "zany" about that?

This bus is vey Disney! The new bus needs something to "Disney" it up!

HootDad · 02-04-2013, 07:48 PM

yep. I like it. Retro and cool

*NikkiBell* · 02-04-2013, 07:56 PM

I'm definitely not a fan. The old ones were more fun looking. This says business convention all over it.

goofyboutmickey · 02-04-2013, 09:49 PM

I like the retro styles of the Cruise Line and Magical Express coaches in their respective liveries, but it is going to take me a little time to get used to this. I really like the idea of a new look but I think they could have gone with a flashier design for the Transports. Overall, they will grow on me and I will be anxious to ride them when I get down there on my next trip in November!

DRDISNEYMD · 02-06-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by N365PA

We could go back to this! I remember when the current busses were coming out. They looked awesome compared to the old reddish stripe.

Clint

~LOL! This is too funny. Did the buses really look this bad, lol?!?

~At least, the bus looks kind of cool at night with the "Tron" like effect.

DCTooTall · 02-06-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DRDISNEYMD

~LOL! This is too funny. Did the buses really look this bad, lol?!?

Yup. I remember those buses quite well. You can even see in that picture the less faded square of paint on the line above the front wheel where the old Route Flag was placed.

As a bit of cool history....

the Early 80's route flag chart

And then an Early 90's version....

As you can see, in order to get to the MK Everyone used to route thru the TTC, even resort guests. It wasn't until the early 90's that the MK Bus loop came into existance and resort buses started dropping off at the front of the park.

N365PA · 02-06-2013, 12:23 PM

I remember when the TTC was really, the transportation AND ticket center. Not just the ticket booths for the MK. When the "new" old busses came out (the Disney down the side in script) everyone was wowed. Heck I remember when those Orion buses were still nice on the inside

!

I do like the new design for its classy, retro look but I still think it needs disneyfied a bit.

RoutemanDan · 02-07-2013, 06:20 AM

Back in the 80's and early 90's people didn't care or complain what the buses looked like because, you know, it's just a bus.

Pumbaa7287 · 02-07-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RoutemanDan

Back in the 80's and early 90's people didn't care or complain what the buses looked like because, you know, it's just a bus.

This post made me laugh out loud this morning. Thank you sir, for seeing the forest and not the trees, something that's not always easy on this board where every decision is picked apart ad nauseum.

DRDISNEYMD · 02-07-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCTooTall

Yup. I remember those buses quite well. You can even see in that picture the less faded square of paint on the line above the front wheel where the old Route Flag was placed.

As a bit of cool history....

the Early 80's route flag chart

And then an Early 90's version....

As you can see, in order to get to the MK Everyone used to route thru the TTC, even resort guests. It wasn't until the early 90's that the MK Bus loop came into existance and resort buses started dropping off at the front of the park.

~Thanks! This is super cool, I love this! Wow, we really have it good, today!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoutemanDan

Back in the 80's and early 90's people didn't care or complain what the buses looked like because, you know, it's just a bus.

~Or is it? I think you're right, lol.

monorailrabbit · 02-09-2013, 10:44 PM

Oh please PLEASE don't change the monorails!!!

ChrisFL · 02-10-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by michelleiada

This bus is vey Disney! The new bus needs something to "Disney" it up!

It depends on your definition of Disney. I like the classic look of the new bus style. Like someone else said, buses aren't exactly the pinnacle of Disney transportation, so I'm never happy to see or use one anyway.

I wish Disney would invest in personal rapid transport.

SciFi · 02-10-2013, 02:28 PM

It was speculated on the dis podcast that the new design will allow a larger area for "wraps" over the windows for advertisements, promotions, etc.

jgh · 02-10-2013, 03:38 PM

Eh...I don't really love it...but it is just a bus so I guess it doesn't really matter either.

Donna M · 02-10-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRDISNEYMD

~At least, the bus looks kind of cool at night with the "Tron" like effect.

When I first saw the bus I wasn't too impressed and figured I'd just have to get used to it, but after seeing this picture, I really like this.

As long as it gets me where I need to go, I'll get on anything.

02-04-2013, 07:48 PM	#32
HootDad Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New York Posts: 154 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	yep. I like it. Retro and cool __________________ John T - "HootDad" Read http://www.thompsonfamilyweb.com - My blog with Disney reports and other stuff dating back to 1997! including my running of the 2013 WDW half marathon August 2013 D23 Expo - I am SO there!

02-04-2013, 07:56 PM	#33
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,954	I'm definitely not a fan. The old ones were more fun looking. This says business convention all over it. __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

02-06-2013, 12:23 PM	#37
N365PA Ear Force One Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska / AKV Posts: 384	I remember when the TTC was really, the transportation AND ticket center. Not just the ticket booths for the MK. When the "new" old busses came out (the Disney down the side in script) everyone was wowed. Heck I remember when those Orion buses were still nice on the inside ! I do like the new design for its classy, retro look but I still think it needs disneyfied a bit. __________________ Clint Upcoming Trips: April 27-May 11th: Poly -> DCL Dream April 28 -> POR -> DCL Fantasy May 4th August 8-11: D23 Expo / Disneyland Oct 27-Nov 1: DCL Magic First Platinum Cruise! Past: Bahamas Disney Magic - March 2000 Bahamas Disney Wonder - May 2010 Disney Dream Maiden Voyage - Jan 2011 Wonderful West Coast Repo! Disney Wonder - April 2011 Mexican Riviera Disney Wonder - Dec 2011 Disney Magic East Caribbean - April 2012 First Galveston Disney Magic - Sept 2012 Bahamas Disney Dream - Sept 2012Bahamas Dream - April 2013 Fantasy Eastern Caribbean - May 2013

02-10-2013, 03:38 PM	#44
jgh Peter Pan! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA...461 miles from WDW! Posts: 518	Eh...I don't really love it...but it is just a bus so I guess it doesn't really matter either. __________________ October 11-13, 2012 @ Pop Century December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013 @ DTD & IoA October 11-14, 2013 @ On-Site (Undecided) 19 trips to WDW, 1 trip to DL, 2 voyages on DCL!

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02-04-2013, 09:49 PM	#34
goofyboutmickey Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	I like the retro styles of the Cruise Line and Magical Express coaches in their respective liveries, but it is going to take me a little time to get used to this. I really like the idea of a new look but I think they could have gone with a flashier design for the Transports. Overall, they will grow on me and I will be anxious to ride them when I get down there on my next trip in November!

02-07-2013, 06:20 AM	#38
RoutemanDan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bushwood Posts: 4,809	Back in the 80's and early 90's people didn't care or complain what the buses looked like because, you know, it's just a bus.

02-09-2013, 10:44 PM	#41
monorailrabbit Rabbits Rabbits Everywhere! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 384	Oh please PLEASE don't change the monorails!!!

02-10-2013, 02:28 PM	#43
SciFi Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	It was speculated on the dis podcast that the new design will allow a larger area for "wraps" over the windows for advertisements, promotions, etc.