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Perks have been a major part of staying at Disney World hotels from the very beginning, and for many guests, these perks make the comparatively higher prices “worth it.”
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Not only are you immersed in the Disney magic (we call it the “Disney bubble”), but you can also use complimentary Disney transportation to get wherever you need to go. Sometimes, you have the choice of taking a Monorail, boat, or the Skyliner, but other times, your only choice will be the bus. Disney buses can be great, but we have a MASSIVE gripe with the bus stops at some Disney World hotels. Hear us out.
At some Disney World hotels, there really isn’t a physical LINE at the bus stops. What do we mean by that? Let us show you. Here, we have the bus stop at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. See that? There is a clear line with a beginning and an end.
Bus stop
Now, here is the bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. See the difference? There’s no line! Who’s at the front of the line to board the bus? No one can tell. It’s pure anarchy. OK, that may be an exaggeration, but you get the point. There isn’t any clear line here!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Need an example? Let’s set the scene — you’re at Port Orleans Riverside waiting for the bus to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Your bus is arriving in about ten minutes, and everyone else around you is waiting for the same bus. Some people are sitting, some are standing.
A loose “line” is starting to take shape near the road, but the bus hasn’t arrived yet. You’ve been waiting at the bus stop for about fifteen minutes, but out of the corner of your eye, a large group is approaching the bus stop. Uh oh.
Port Orleans – Riverside
Finally, the bus arrives. Predictably, everyone swarms for the bus, and the next thing you know, you’ve ended up at the back of the line. Talk about frustrating!
Port Orleans Bus Stop
This has happened to us on many occasions, and that sums up our gripe. At Disney World’s value hotels, Disney has clear lines for each bus, so you’ll never worry about accidentally cutting in front of someone or feeling frustrated when someone cuts in front of you. Our question is: why aren’t those lines set up EVERYWHERE? We understand that some of the larger hotels have multiple bus stops, so that means ALL of them would need to be revamped… but that seems like a pretty worthwhile investment to us.
Bus stop at All-Star Movies
Alas, we can beg Disney all we want to bring these to all hotels, and maybe we’ll eventually get our wish. Until that time, though, here are some tips to keep in mind when you find yourself in this situation:
Disney transportation screens
We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney hotel news, so if something changes, we’re here to let you know. Stay tuned to Magical Guides!
How do you feel about these hotel bus stops in Disney World? Tell us in the comments!
All-Star Movies
Not only are you immersed in the Disney magic (we call it the “Disney bubble”), but you can also use complimentary Disney transportation to get wherever you need to go. Sometimes, you have the choice of taking a Monorail, boat, or the Skyliner, but other times, your only choice will be the bus. Disney buses can be great, but we have a MASSIVE gripe with the bus stops at some Disney World hotels. Hear us out.
At some Disney World hotels, there really isn’t a physical LINE at the bus stops. What do we mean by that? Let us show you. Here, we have the bus stop at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. See that? There is a clear line with a beginning and an end.
Bus stop
Now, here is the bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. See the difference? There’s no line! Who’s at the front of the line to board the bus? No one can tell. It’s pure anarchy. OK, that may be an exaggeration, but you get the point. There isn’t any clear line here!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Need an example? Let’s set the scene — you’re at Port Orleans Riverside waiting for the bus to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Your bus is arriving in about ten minutes, and everyone else around you is waiting for the same bus. Some people are sitting, some are standing.
A loose “line” is starting to take shape near the road, but the bus hasn’t arrived yet. You’ve been waiting at the bus stop for about fifteen minutes, but out of the corner of your eye, a large group is approaching the bus stop. Uh oh.
Port Orleans – Riverside
Finally, the bus arrives. Predictably, everyone swarms for the bus, and the next thing you know, you’ve ended up at the back of the line. Talk about frustrating!
Port Orleans Bus Stop
This has happened to us on many occasions, and that sums up our gripe. At Disney World’s value hotels, Disney has clear lines for each bus, so you’ll never worry about accidentally cutting in front of someone or feeling frustrated when someone cuts in front of you. Our question is: why aren’t those lines set up EVERYWHERE? We understand that some of the larger hotels have multiple bus stops, so that means ALL of them would need to be revamped… but that seems like a pretty worthwhile investment to us.
Bus stop at All-Star Movies
Alas, we can beg Disney all we want to bring these to all hotels, and maybe we’ll eventually get our wish. Until that time, though, here are some tips to keep in mind when you find yourself in this situation:
- Make sure your stroller is folded up BEFORE the bus arrives. This will save you time when it’s time to board the bus.
- Be prepared. Don’t waffle around once the bus shows up! Once you’re near that bus and in that semblance of a line, the only way to move is FORWARD.
- Pay close attention to the screens at the bus station, which will tell you what bus is arriving and update in REAL TIME. So if your bus is suddenly arriving 5 minutes early, you’ll know!
Disney transportation screens
We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney hotel news, so if something changes, we’re here to let you know. Stay tuned to Magical Guides!
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