Bus crash at WDW

[OogieBoogie]

WFTV in Orlando is reporting that last Saturday night, a WDW transit bus was involved in an accident near the main gate to the Magic Kingdom.

Several passengers were injured, but the nature and extent of the injuries has not been announced yet.

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

[Dustysage]

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I pray that the injuries weren't serious. But as those of you who have been to WDW know, the buses aren't fun or safe.

I just hate the WDW bus system. Not only is it an eye sore and very un-Disney, but it isn't safe. How many times have you walked around the parks all day, only to be forced onto an over packed bus back to your Disney hotel? Standing in a lurching bus as it rolls too fast around corners or dodges cars and other buses on the road isn't magical - it's dangerous.

And what happens to all those standing people (or the unseatbelted people in seats for that matter) when the bus meets an unfortunate accident? Those people become flying projectiles, that's what. If you were driving in your own car, you'd have to wear a seat belt by law. But allowing people in a bus to sit or stand completely unrestrained is somehow ok? What a terrible system. If the law doesn't care about safety, Disney should!!!

Disney World needs a better, safer, less polluting, and more attractive systems than buses. They have many options at their disposal (Monorails, boats, people movers, light rail, etc). People pay too much for Disney quality to be treated with such blatant disregard for safety.

[sir clinksalot]

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This is why we always rent a car when were at Disney. Only using the bus when it's ABSOLUTELY necessary.

[OC2Epcot]

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This is why we always rent a car when were at Disney. Only using the bus when it's ABSOLUTELY necessary.

We have rented cars as well more often than using the transportation system on trips to WDW.

[Uncle Bob]

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What the heck is going on with the transportation at WDW? They have problems with the monorails and now the buses. It sounds like they need to get some new people and a develop a serious plan and spend the money to back it up for dealing with transportation. This is really starting to become an embarasment and at this point if they have too many more incidents the media may seriously start asking questions.

[Gullywhumper]

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I pray that the injuries weren't serious. But as those of you who have been to WDW know, the buses aren't fun or safe.

I just hate the WDW bus system. Not only is it an eye sore and very un-Disney, but it isn't safe. How many times have you walked around the parks all day, only to be forced onto an over packed bus back to your Disney hotel? Standing in a lurching bus as it rolls too fast around corners or dodges cars and other buses on the road isn't magical - it's dangerous.

And what happens to all those standing people (or the unseatbelted people in seats for that matter) when the bus meets an unfortunate accident? Those people become flying projectiles, that's what. If you were driving in your own car, you'd have to wear a seat belt by law. But allowing people in a bus to sit or stand completely unrestrained is somehow ok? What a terrible system. If the law doesn't care about safety, Disney should!!!

Disney World needs a better, safer, less polluting, and more attractive systems than buses. They have many options at their disposal (Monorails, boats, people movers, light rail, etc). People pay too much for Disney quality to be treated with such blatant disregard for safety.

You go Dusty! Walt Disney World needs to greatly expand the monorail system. I've looked at Google Earth many times and I've mapped out a monorail route that connect Animal Kingdom Park and Lodge, Blizzard Beach, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk Resort, Swan and Dolphin Resort, Yacht and Beach Club Resort, EPCOT, Typhoon Lagoon plus Downtown Disney, connecting with the existing monorail loops at a new, second TTC at the entrance to EPCOT. That Disney World doesn't expand it's monorail system is downright wrong.

[Uncle Bob]

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Hah, funny. I just was looking at the Disney Careers website and they are looking for a new Vice President of Transportation at WDW. Should I apply? Lol.

[raulwiff]

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I also refuse to use the buses & always rent a car while in WDW. If a goal is to keep vactioners on site, then Team Disney needs to think about this & add it into their cost equation for updating transportation.
Being a DVC member has a huge perk with property access. I also make it point use the monorail when I can. Even as old as they are, they still give a unique future-like experience. The monorail accident was a tradgedy, but I still like my odds on them & consider them an attraction.
There is nothing "magical" about the dirty, unsafe, crowded buses. Everything from the long wait times to the poor ride experience really deters from my valued vacation time. When I get the vacation survey after a trip I make it a point to always tell Disney managment.

[Coheteboy]

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Walt Disney World news is really starting to echo the news coming out of Disneyland between 1995-2005. This is not good.

[Alex E]

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Walt Disney World news is really starting to echo the news coming out of Disneyland between 1995-2005. This is not good.

Too true. Quite frankly, I'm very concerned for WDW.

[Dustysage]

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Too true. Quite frankly, I'm very concerned for WDW.

You should be concerned. Every sign is that the executive team at WDW has absolutely no concern at all for guest experience and there is reason to believe that safety may not be a concern either.

One need only look back at the Paul Pressler days at Disneyland for an example of how quickly the spirit of a resort can be destroyed and how dangerous an executive team focused only on savings can be for public safety.

I sure do hope we are wrong about the safety issues, but there is no longer any doubt about the cost cutting and loss of magic at Disney World.

It doesn't look good for WDW at the moment . . . at least not with its current management team.

[MainStreetJake]

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wow, sad to hear! They need to update their monorail controls, get new monorails to look as good as the ones here in Anaheim, and then get a GIANT peoplemover system to transport guests from most, if not all hotels, the Downtown Disney area, and all theme parks. Buses are tacky, and very cheap. They have the $, put it to good use, keep guests safe, and have a better look than...buses

[megashifter]

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I do have to say the magic was ruined for me a little bit when I first visited WDW and had to take these buses. They just have that feel of any city's public transportation. I just hated that I was on vacation and was reminded of my daily commute routine. When it was downpouring I was paranoied of another car smashing into our bus. I understand they have to do things more cost effective these days, but it just seemed so un Disney like to me. Hope everyone involved in the accident is okay, and I hope Disney comes up with a better way to get people around the property.

[Mousecat]

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I think you will see with the new management of the parks that there will be even more cuts. There is a little battle going on between Tom and Jay to see who can squeeze out the most profits from the parks. The guy running the show is one of the people who killed WESTCOT in favor of DCA. Who slashed the budgets for Tomorrowland at Disneyland. Eisner couldn't say enough nice stuff about Tom the other day. Expect bus service to only get worse.

Isn't it sad?

[Dustysage]

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I think you will see with the new management of the parks that there will be even more cuts. There is a little battle going on between Tom and Jay to see who can squeeze out the most profits from the parks. The guy running the show is one of the people who killed WESTCOT in favor of DCA. Who slashed the budgets for Tomorrowland at Disneyland. Eisner couldn't say enough nice stuff about Tom the other day. Expect bus service to only get worse.

Isn't it sad?

Sad and depressing.

[Mousecat]

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Dustysage, if this is how you feel then I am really feeling bad. You usually see the bright side of things. 2010 is going to be a tough time at WDW.

[Dustysage]

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Dustysage, if this is how you feel then I am really feeling bad. You usually see the bright side of things. 2010 is going to be a tough time at WDW.

I'm just upset that Disney is letting Disney World slip away. It is a HUGE resort and to keep it filled with happy guests, they are going to need to do MUCH better than they are right now. Word of mouth is bad and getting worse for WDW. Did they learn nothing from the evil Pressler/Harris days at Disneyland? Apparently not - the past is repeating itself, this time at Disney World.

Not only is the magic being lost bit by bit, day by day, but people are getting hurt!

[Eagleman]

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I think you will see with the new management of the parks that there will be even more cuts. There is a little battle going on between Tom and Jay to see who can squeeze out the most profits from the parks. The guy running the show is one of the people who killed WESTCOT in favor of DCA. Who slashed the budgets for Tomorrowland at Disneyland. Eisner couldn't say enough nice stuff about Tom the other day. Expect bus service to only get worse.

Isn't it sad?

I agread with this statement!
I only can read what going on WDW ,
I for one do not like what I see
at Disneyland also.......
with the over,over crowed low AP guest ,because of the monthly
paidment plain ,it out of control.....!
Price for everything have sky rocket and same time ,
they doing lot's cut back at Disneyland as well !!!!
paid more and get lest for the money.....
And Dusty , I know they are working on DAC...?
But to me same time Disney killing the Magic of the place!
They are
squeezeing out the most profits from the all the parks at
Walt Disney World and at Disneyland ....
I see only see the more worst things coming............for both place's!
Disney Parks

[MiMo]

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I pray that the injuries weren't serious. But as those of you who have been to WDW know, the buses aren't fun or safe.

I just hate the WDW bus system. Not only is it an eye sore and very un-Disney, but it isn't safe. How many times have you walked around the parks all day, only to be forced onto an over packed bus back to your Disney hotel? Standing in a lurching bus as it rolls too fast around corners or dodges cars and other buses on the road isn't magical - it's dangerous.

And what happens to all those standing people (or the unseatbelted people in seats for that matter) when the bus meets an unfortunate accident? Those people become flying projectiles, that's what. If you were driving in your own car, you'd have to wear a seat belt by law. But allowing people in a bus to sit or stand completely unrestrained is somehow ok? What a terrible system. If the law doesn't care about safety, Disney should!!!

Disney World needs a better, safer, less polluting, and more attractive systems than buses. They have many options at their disposal (Monorails, boats, people movers, light rail, etc). People pay too much for Disney quality to be treated with such blatant disregard for safety.

I agree 100%. I was there a few years ago and was mortified to see that infants and toddlers were just being held in a bus going 60+ MPH through traffic. It really bothered me. They have these bus shuttles at DLP also-shuttling people from the Anaheim Garden Walk when they need to use that garage for overflow...although the ride is shorter it still presents a hazard.

[VDT2010]

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I do have to say the magic was ruined for me a little bit when I first visited WDW and had to take these buses. They just have that feel of any city's public transportation.

Same here! Most of the bus drivers were horrible at driving too! Speeding in the rain, nearly hitting other vehicles. Not to mention it usually took a minimum of 45 minutes for a bus to show up, then another 20 minutes for them to leave.