Comments on: Ten Wishes for the New Year: #3 http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/ Disney news, history, opinion and more - broadcasting from beautiful downtown Progress City, U.S.A.! Tue, 15 May 2012 05:34:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amy http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4720 Amy Tue, 12 May 2009 17:56:45 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4720 This post is spot on. While I'm impressed with the resort to park efficiency of the buses, it's such a deflating experience to cram back on to the bus at the end of an otherwise lovely day. This post is spot on. While I’m impressed with the resort to park efficiency of the buses, it’s such a deflating experience to cram back on to the bus at the end of an otherwise lovely day.

]]> By: philphoggs http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4708 philphoggs Sat, 09 May 2009 13:50:39 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4708 How does one begin to say so true? Home run to all the above comments.... What's truly sad is seeing the Tokyo D artist rendition in the latter post “Oh Come On”, and then scrolling to the most excellent renditions in the previous “Ten Wishes # 3”.... the artist skill is tops in both, but where or where is the inspiration of the latter? How does one begin to say so true? Home run to all the above comments….
What’s truly sad is seeing the Tokyo D artist rendition in the latter post “Oh Come On”, and then scrolling to the most excellent renditions in the previous “Ten Wishes # 3”…. the artist skill is tops in both, but where or where is the inspiration of the latter?

]]> By: Michael http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4706 Michael Sat, 09 May 2009 04:40:22 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4706 Thanks to all for the comments. While I know that I said they probably won't do anything, this is actually an area in which their hand might be forced. While I realize that there are probably fans for every attraction that I think is an abomination, I keep my ears perked up on every WDW trip and am always listening to guests that are put out by the transportation system. From old-timers that have waited and waited for a bus that never comes, to newbies who are confused and irritated that the monorail doesn't go everywhere. Disney needs to embrace some new concept - PRT would be nice - that would completely overhaul the resort and show that such technologies are reliable and desirable. Thanks to all for the comments. While I know that I said they probably won’t do anything, this is actually an area in which their hand might be forced. While I realize that there are probably fans for every attraction that I think is an abomination, I keep my ears perked up on every WDW trip and am always listening to guests that are put out by the transportation system. From old-timers that have waited and waited for a bus that never comes, to newbies who are confused and irritated that the monorail doesn’t go everywhere. Disney needs to embrace some new concept – PRT would be nice – that would completely overhaul the resort and show that such technologies are reliable and desirable.

]]> By: Truecoat http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4705 Truecoat Thu, 07 May 2009 18:54:25 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4705 It always seemed to me that WDW would be the perfect place for a PRT. Go from point A to point B without all the other stops. There are quite a few concepts out there and everyone says it would be much cheaper than light rail or monorail. This would greatly enhance the stay of resort guests and get a lot of free publicity. Let's face it, many people have trouble imagining something and really need to experience it to see it's advantage. It always seemed to me that WDW would be the perfect place for a PRT. Go from point A to point B without all the other stops. There are quite a few concepts out there and everyone says it would be much cheaper than light rail or monorail. This would greatly enhance the stay of resort guests and get a lot of free publicity. Let’s face it, many people have trouble imagining something and really need to experience it to see it’s advantage.

]]> By: WC http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4704 WC Thu, 07 May 2009 16:03:23 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4704 Great piece! Another area in which the company has strayed from Walt's vision and desires. People come to Disney for a magical experience. They expect to see and experience things that are out of the ordinary and innovative. The last thing someone from a large metro area wants to see are more streets congested with crowded buses belching dark clouds of noxious fumes into the air. After a day of fun at the Magic Kingdom, guests are herded like cattle into lines that often exceed the metal railings that are supposed to hold them. After 3 buses have come and gone running their regular schedule, the guest climbs onto a crowded bus and stands for the ride back to the hotel. So much for staying on property. Add the heat and humidity to the above conditions and it's kinda hard to "remember the magic". Great piece! Another area in which the company has strayed from Walt’s vision and desires. People come to Disney for a magical experience. They expect to see and experience things that are out of the ordinary and innovative. The last thing someone from a large metro area wants to see are more streets congested with crowded buses belching dark clouds of noxious fumes into the air. After a day of fun at the Magic Kingdom, guests are herded like cattle into lines that often exceed the metal railings that are supposed to hold them. After 3 buses have come and gone running their regular schedule, the guest climbs onto a crowded bus and stands for the ride back to the hotel. So much for staying on property. Add the heat and humidity to the above conditions and it’s kinda hard to “remember the magic”.

]]> By: Matt http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4703 Matt Thu, 07 May 2009 15:25:16 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4703 Additionally, I know I've said it before, but I'd like to reiterate that the Peoplemover is my favorite "ride" in WDW. If this concept was given a real chance and expanded throughout the park as real transportation, that'd be a a sound reference for all those PRT buffs trying to sell their product - as Disney envisioned. Just a thought. Additionally, I know I’ve said it before, but I’d like to reiterate that the Peoplemover is my favorite “ride” in WDW. If this concept was given a real chance and expanded throughout the park as real transportation, that’d be a a sound reference for all those PRT buffs trying to sell their product – as Disney envisioned. Just a thought.

]]> By: Matt http://progresscityusa.com/2009/05/06/ten-wishes-for-the-new-year-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4702 Matt Thu, 07 May 2009 15:21:21 +0000 http://progresscityusa.com/?p=1445#comment-4702 Yes, <i>they should</i>! Though, never say never. I could see them upgrading the system in pieces, but we all know how long that would take - and swings in the economy and revolving heads frustrate the process (any process, actually). We all know it's hard to follow through with long-term concepts with dollar signs clouding their vision (board & shareholders, that is), even if it would mean more revenue way down the line. Yes, they should!

Though, never say never. I could see them upgrading the system in pieces, but we all know how long that would take – and swings in the economy and revolving heads frustrate the process (any process, actually).

We all know it’s hard to follow through with long-term concepts with dollar signs clouding their vision (board & shareholders, that is), even if it would mean more revenue way down the line.

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