Seats on the buses!

[lovinmesomedisney]

We just got back from a trip to DW. I absolutely love DW and have gone now 17 times in the past 15 years. My only problem is the buses. I DO NOT like to stand on a bus. For one reason, it is dangerous. For another, either in the morning before I am going to be walking all day, or at night, AFTER I have been walking all day, I want to sit down! I ALWAYS choose to wait for the next bus rather than stand. This past trip, the CM helping to load the buses at the MK was pushing everyone to get on the bus. Sardines in a can is the best I can describe it, after Wishes. I told him, I would rather wait. He got a little huffy and said, "You can stand here and wait, or you can stand on the bus and get back to your resort!" Well, no offense, but I would much rather wait. The buses were pulling in two at a time, and about 5 minutes apart. Not a big deal to me, especially since we were staying at the POP, which is a little bit of a ride from the MK. I just want people to know though, I waited purposely for that seat on that bus. I am not going to give that seat up for ANYONE! If people want a seat, then wait for the next bus. Someone commented that there were people sitting who could stand and honestly it kind of ticked me off. If you want a seat, wait for one, but don't expect me to get up and give you mine!

[zcrsdad]

I agree with you. I always have my son sit in my lap when the bus is crowded, even though he is now 11 and getting a little big to do it, I still plan on having him do it on our next trip. Sometimes if I feel like it, I'll get on a crowed bus but if I feel my legs cannot handle the sudden stops and take offs I wait for another one.

[PAYROLL PRINCESS]

And people shouldn't make the assumption that just because you LOOK healthy, that this means you actually are! My mother had MS and couldn't walk or stand for a long period of time. But to look at her you'd have thought she was fine. And even though I'm not old (at least I don't think so!) I'm no longer young, that doesn't mean I should have to give up my seat. I will if the person is older, pregnant or is carrying a child but that's my choice.
So yes, if you choose to wait for another bus, you should get to choose to sit down. If someone else wants a seat that badly, they can wait for the next bus.

[jlmct52]

And people shouldn't make the assumption that just because you LOOK healthy, that this means you actually are! My mother had MS and couldn't walk or stand for a long period of time. But to look at her you'd have thought she was fine.

[Tigerinvestigator]

Anybody remember what happened last time this issue came up? LOL .....it wasn't pretty!

[ransam]

i don't see a problem. If you want to sit, and you wait for the next bus...it's your option. Don't worry what others think

[Fastpasssteve]

Before we all dive into this same pool again, check out the post on page 7 of this discussion board RE taking a seat. It got 2,434 views! Every possible viewpoint was aired. Check it out.

And then take a deep breath...and find your laughing place.

[johnO]

I wouldnt worry about what people say. If you wanna keep your seat, do it. You paid for it.

[retiredfigment]

Have to share a chuckle. I do not feel old by any means, but am approaching it I guess according to some folks standards. On our last DW trip we were on a very crowded bus, and I was standing. No biggie. Then a teen offered me his seat. Oops, what was he trying to tell me? Kind of took the wind out of my sails.

[DizneyRox]

Yeah, you know what they say about opinions. I used to give up my seat, but often it went to people I ddn't feel should have gotten it. So, now I save myself the aggrivation and sit when I can and stand when I need to.

What other people think of it makes no difference to me.

[luvdiznee]

I've learned to wait for a bus where I will get a seat, every since I almost fell once when standing, when the bus took off (yes, I was holding on). Nor will I let my DD be invited to sit in the lap of some male stranger.

I've seen enough of Disney to have my patience when I go there.

[LynBug]

I can definately relate to not wanting to stand on the bus, especially after a long day of walking! It can be hard to hold on and keep your balance when you're very sleepy and feel weak. But in most cases, we'll just get on the bus and stand if that's the only space available. And I agree, if I get my seat on the bus, I most likely will not give it up, unless it looks like someone who has to stand absolutely needs a seat more than I do. But people shouldn't be complaining that there are people sitting who could easily be standing. Everyone deserves a seat, but it just doesn't work out that way. First come, firt serve

[LudwigVonDrake]

I don't mind standing on the buses. Gets me back to my resort sooner

[akaDisneyDreamer]

Obvioulsy we would all prefer to sit on the bus, especially after a long day of walking the parks. However, if I have to stand, I do so without complaint. Last summer my ankles were swelling so bad, but I chose to get on the bus and stand, just wanting to get over to Epcot as quiclkly as possible for our dinner reservations. A very nice young man who was seated with his wife and child, stood and offered me his seat and at first I thought, "that's not fair, he got on first ... it's his seat", but he wasn't about to sit back down. I actually felt a little embarrased at first, but I thanked him and gratefully took the seat. A few minutes later I heard his small son (probably about 4 years old, my guess) ask his mother why daddy got up and she said, "he's being a gentleman". The little boy said "I want to be a gentleman too!" I thought that was very sweet. Now, I'm not implying a true gentleman would give his seat up, because I feel he deserved that seat just as much as anyone else, but I was appreciative of his act of kindness just the same.

[mom2morgan]

Nor will I let my DD be invited to sit in the lap of some male stranger.

EWWWW - has that actually happened??! That just totally creeps me out.

[ºoºalyssaluvsmickeyºoº]

My feet hurt everyday after a day at the world so standing or sitting doesnt really matter to me. CALGON TAKE ME AWAY.

[Momto3littlemice]

I feel like if I am healthy enough to give up my seat then I am thankful and happy to do so.

[TheRustyScupper]

1) All newer buses have more standing room than seating.
. . . this allows more riders per bus
. . . thus, fewer buses and drivers
2) New or old, I give up my seat seldom.
. . . I surrender my seat to pregnant women
. . . I surrender my seat to physically handicapped
. . . I do not surrender my seat to those holding children
. . . I do not surrender my seat to tired men or women
3) Being tired after a day at parks is no excuse to claim a seat form others.
4) Either wait for another bus, or leave the parks earlier when less tired.

NOTE: Many adults feel they should have a seat to hold their tired or sleeping child. I feel they should have taken the child back to the resort far earlier. Just because they are on vacation does not mean a small child will be able to stay up later than usual.

[Disney Doll]

1. If I am planning a vacation where I will be walking countless miles I can't see the difference a standing bus ride makes. This goes for walking distances at resorts too. It's Disney, you will be walking...a lot. If you walk until you cannot stand another moment you probably should have called it a day hours ago.

2. I do agree that standing on buses can be dangerous. I hate to see kids standing because often adults have trouble keeping balance and could easily knock a kid down by accident.

3. I will never sit on a bus unless everyone else is sitting. I am healthy, athletic, and easily able to stand (even while holding a child or while pregnant). I know that for sure about myself, but I don't know the health or ability level of anyone else so I stand.

4. Now that I have two kids and the safety concerns with kids standing we rent a car. That's the way to go in my opinion.

[Daisy'sMom]

1) All newer buses have more standing room than seating.
. . . this allows more riders per bus
. . . thus, fewer buses and drivers
2) New or old, I give up my seat seldom.
. . . I surrender my seat to pregnant women
. . . I surrender my seat to physically handicapped
. . . I do not surrender my seat to those holding children
. . . I do not surrender my seat to tired men or women
3) Being tired after a day at parks is no excuse to claim a seat form others.
4) Either wait for another bus, or leave the parks earlier when less tired.

NOTE: Many adults feel they should have a seat to hold their tired or sleeping child. I feel they should have taken the child back to the resort far earlier. Just because they are on vacation does not mean a small child will be able to stay up later than usual.

I agree with you. In everything you said. I also have no idea why this topic came up again.