Okay, I'm probably the person who suggested that Universal should use gondolas as an inventive way to get from UO North to WnW to UO South. I doubt Universal saw my post and immediately decided upon using them - these systems are becoming popular all over the world lately so they surely would be on Universal's radar - but I don't doubt that Universal looking into them made Disney look into them, or to at least accelerate their usage of them. Not so Universal would cancel plans for a system, but more so Disney fans would see Universal building one and say, "Oh, look, Universal is copying Disney AGAIN!" a sentiment Disney does rely on.
Anyhow, since mentioning it, I've done a lot of research, and then I got into a discussion with Lance from Screamscape about them. I formulated my plan on what I've read and heard. (Lance doesn't buy into all of this, so if I'm wrong on something, it's probably me!)
...I can't post the rest of the quote, due to the amount of text on this
im not sold this is the most efficient way to transport people
The buses are definitely no fun, but I do like not having to worry about anything while on their property. They have made some pretty decent improvements to the system between my last stay and our last trip a couple of weeks ago. Coronado had monitors displaying the arrival times for the next bus to each park. If they added that to the TV in the room and/or the mobile app it would be a big step in the right direction.any added way to move people around besides the archaic bus system is welcomed. My favorite way to travel to MK is still the boats over at Fort Wilderness. I'm lucky to be a Floridian, with the ability to drive to the other parks when necessary. I absolutely avoid using the buses at all costs.
If you're talking about for WDW, it doesn't have to be the "most efficient". It simply has to be efficient enough to move people from their hotels to the parks and relieve the buses a bit.im not sold this is the most efficient way to transport people
Since CBR is essentially the hub, I can see waiting for that to finish. However, Coronado does not need to be waited on since it will not be a part of this line.I wouldn't be surprised that this doesn't launch till Caribbean/Coronado's expansion is finished.
I agree. There was a very short test of it a few years ago, but it never got implemented as a standard part of the app. It doesn't make much sense to me why, however, seeing as ALL bus stops across every Disney resort now have Displays showing the next time a bus for a park or DS will be arriving (and it's almost always spot on accurate in my experience).Speaking of buss times, I wish Disney added bus times to the app. I assume they all have GPS at this point. It's what makes the iride trolley actually useful. Guests might spend a bit more in the parks if they are waiting less for busses too.
Depends on your resort and the Park. We usually stay at Beach Club, and it's much quick to get the bus to the front of Magic Kingdom than it is to get in the car park, get a tram, then the Monorail or a Ferry.since parking is free when you stay on site, taking the bus makes no sense when you have a car of your own. Much faster transportation too, obviously.
I agree. There was a very short tests of it a few years ago, but it never got implemented as a standard part of the app. It doesn't make much sense to me why, however, seeing as ALL bus stops across every Disney resort now have Displays showing the next time a bus for a park or DS will be arriving (and it's almost always spot on accurate in my experience).
It's certainly not faster if you are going to Magic Kingdom (and MK buses are the most common). Also, not everyone that stays at Disney resorts has a car.since parking is free when you stay on site, taking the bus makes no sense when you have a car of your own. Much faster transportation too, obviously.
I could see using the bus if you were planning on getting tanked at Food or Wine Fest, or Disney Springs, which many guests do.
Maybe, but I think they should try to get as much information on the app as possible for guests.I guess it makes sense to be on the App because you then don't have to wait at the resort bus stop for 20 mins. But then again, you'll be at the back of the queue and probably won't get on.
I just noticed that when I was at ASMu last week. I agree its a nice addition, but having it on the app would be even better.ALL bus stops across every Disney resort now have Displays showing the next time a bus for a park or DS will be arriving (and it's almost always spot on accurate in my experience).
I agree. MK is the only Disney resort I take a bus to. It's much quicker than using your car and having to get to the parking lot over the lake via ferry or monorail.I guess it makes sense to be on the App because you then don't have to wait at the resort bus stop for 20 mins. But then again, you'll be at the back of the queue and probably won't get on.
since parking is free when you stay on site, taking the bus makes no sense when you have a car of your own. Much faster transportation too, obviously.
I could see using the bus if you were planning on getting tanked at Food or Wine Fest, or Disney Springs, which many guests do.