Quantcast Fun & imformative bus driver
 
INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Guide Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Mousehut Mail WebDisney News INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Guide
News Discussion Theme Parks Resorts Info Central Shop Interactive Podcast INTERCOT Navigtion
Site Sponsors
  magical journeys travel agency
  INTERCOT shop

INTERCOT Affiliates
  disney magicbands & accessories
  disneystore.com
  disney fathead
  disney check designs
  amazon.com
  priceline.com

News
  site search
  headlines
  past updates
  discussion boards
  email update

INTERCOT Other
  advertising
  sponsors
  link to us
  contact us
     

INTERCOT Ads
 

 
 

Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Clarence Center, NY
    Posts
    559
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Fun & imformative bus driver

    On one of my trips, either 1998 or 2000, we had this great bus driver who threw out loads of fun Disney facts during our ride. Trivia-type stuff, like how many pairs of sunglasses are lost every day at WDW. It was so interesting. Haven't had anything like that since, have any of you encountered a driver like this more recently??
    LORI
    2012 Boardwalk with DH, DBIL, DSIL, no kids!
    2010 Old Key West, same crowd :)
    2008 Poly with DH, DS, DD and in-laws
    2005 CBR with DH and DS
    2000 POFQ with DH
    1998 CSR with Mom
    1997 CBR with friends
    1992 DL with friends
    1979 & 1985 Offsite as a child

  2.     Please Support INTERCOT's Sponsors:
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    2,781
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We had a great bus driver on the way back to MCO. He asked questions, did trivia, had loads of fun, even after my DD2 spilled apple juice all over him. He would not accept money for the cleaning. I forgot his name now, but I did send a letter to WDW and to Mears with his name. I included a check to him for what I guessed the cleaning would have been. It was cashed, so I guess he did receive it from Mears.
    1 Week at Wyndham Bonnet Creek 06/17/17 - 06/24/17; 1 Week at Orange Lake Resort 06/24/17 - 06/30/17; 1 week at OKW 12/03/17 - 12/10/17

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Northern New Jersey
    Posts
    5,005
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Not recently. A couple of years ago we had a driver that called attention to the little girls dressed like princesses, we sang zip a dee do dah, and played trivia games! I didn't want the trip to end. He was wonderful. I really kicked myself later for not getting his name so I could let management know how terrific he was.
    Lisa
    Multiple visits over Multiple years
    30 plus stays at Disney's Polynesian resort

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    New London, WI
    Posts
    3,437
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We've had a couple of exceptional bus drivers. It really makes a difference when they interact with the people on the bus. Wish more were like that.

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Chicago Suburbs
    Posts
    1,545
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We just came back and had the same driver to and from MCO. His name was Chadwick (and no one can call him that except his mother). He was fun and knew a lot of trivia - he use to be a cast member.
    23 times since 1993 and still counting

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    488.22 miles from Walt Dinsey World - Alabama
    Posts
    2,042
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I've had two really great bus drivers. One did trivia questions on the way to morning EMH's at the MK - it was a great start to the (early)morning.
    Another driver sang the wheels on the bus song - the kids and grown-ups all sang along. She blew the horn, turned on the windshield wipers, etc. That was really something special.
    At least 14 trips before 1988
    Off-site - 3-92
    Off-site - 2-01
    ASM - 5-02, 7-03
    CBR - 11-05, 2-10
    Off-site - 2-06
    Pop - 6-06, 2-08
    Poly -12-07
    Cor. S. - 6-2010
    Cor.S. - 10-11

    "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes"

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    40,875
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Back in the day (and I'm talking a lot of years ago), this used to be the norm rather than the exception! I certainly do miss that!
    Linda aka: Faline
    INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
    [email protected]

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    Mesa, Az
    Posts
    4,031
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Back in 1984, we always looked forward to the bus drivers. LONG time ago !!!!!
    REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE!!
    1998 Shades of Green
    1999, 2000,2001, Shades of Green
    2002 Contemporary - 2003 Contemporary - 2004, 2005,2006, Shades of Green
    Dec. 2007 First trip to Disneyland
    Dec. 2008 Shades of Green & JQ "meet"

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    16,776
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We had a bus driver get lost, well not really. But we were on our way back to Pop Century from Magic Kingdom, after MNSSHP and he turned into MGM Studios, which was closed. He had to turn around and make our way to Pop Century. He did make a comment. I was wondering what he was doing when we turned into MGM.

    And yes, we had a bus driver a long time ago that would give some trivia. Now you have to listen to the spiel on the bus about your destination or the music specific to your resort.
    Mary

    Been there, done that, definitely going back!

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

 
Company
Advertising
Guest Relations
Community
Discussion Boards
Podcast
Newsletter
Shop
Social
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Enter your email address below to receive our newsletter:
INTERCOT Logo PRIVACY STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER | DISCUSSION BOARD RULES
© Since 1997 INTERCOT - a Levelbest Communications Website. This is not an official Disney website.
> Levelbest Network Site