Resort lines for buses?

[seb65]

At Riverside in particular, should you stand in line or sit on benches to wait? And if you choose to sit on the bench, should you expect people to line up in front of you if you are on the bench? What is the etiquette? Is it different with a tired child or elderly person?

 

[bryanb]

At resort bus stops, I'll usually give elderly people and small children the courtesy of boarding in front of me. But otherwise, I'd say there is no etiquette. If you're sitting on the bench when the bus arrives, expect everyone to crowd in front of you to board first.

 

[jaiminee krikit]

It's up to you if you want to stand or sit to wait for the bus. If there's an open seat, we'll usually sit, unless there are a lot of people there standing, then we'll stand behind the people that are standing. If you're on the bench, chances are people that are standing will get in line ahead of you. If you don't want that to happen, plan on standing. It's annoying, but sometimes I have to tell myself "I was sitting, they were standing, I guess that's fair".

 

[Hopefully]

I agree people standing in line generally crowd onto the bus ahead of those sitting behind on a bench.

 

[Gina Starr]

I don't know what proper etiquette is but the first time I went to the bus area I saw people step right up to where the bus pulls up while many people were sitting on the benches or hanging back a bit so that's what I started doing. Lots of people may disagree but my opinion is that if the resort was that concerned about official lines, they would have chains set up like at the parks.

 

[bryanb]

It's pretty similar to how people handle bus stops in cities, except most guests are in a better mood than the ones shuffling off to work.

Once on the bus, I'm a little surprised at how often younger people don't give up their seat for older adults and people carrying babies, though.

 

[seb65]

At resort bus stops, I'll usually give elderly people and small children the courtesy of boarding in front of me. But otherwise, I'd say there is no etiquette. If you're sitting on the bench when the bus arrives, expect everyone to crowd in front of you to board first.

I guess I am too nice then- lol! I let people before me board. But, saw people do differently.

I don't know what proper etiquette is but the first time I went to the bus area I saw people step right up to where the bus pulls up while many people were sitting on the benches or hanging back a bit so that's what I started doing. Lots of people may disagree but my opinion is that if the resort was that concerned about official lines, they would have chains set up like at the parks.

that is a good point! I will think of that for next time. I just feel like I am doing something wrong!

 

[Pkltm]

I don't know what proper etiquette is but the first time I went to the bus area I saw people step right up to where the bus pulls up while many people were sitting on the benches or hanging back a bit so that's what I started doing. Lots of people may disagree but my opinion is that if the resort was that concerned about official lines, they would have chains set up like at the parks.

They do at the values, our first moderate stay we were a bit surprised and sometimes found the process stressful, as sometimes people would "rush" the buses or if one had not come in a while it would get crowded.

It's pretty similar to how people handle bus stops in cities, except most guests are in a better mood than the ones shuffling off to work

Once on the bus, I'm a little surprised at how often younger people don't give up their seat for older adults and people carrying babies, though.

I used to be too, but once when we went my Ds 15 was recovering from a back injury, and he may to appear to be able bodied and should give up his seat but the swaying of the bus was very painful for him. If the buses were crowded and it was no way he would get a seat we would wait for the next one. We had one very rude comment. Now that he is healed he will give up his seat without hesitation, it was also a great lesson for our whole group not to judge, as we do not know the circumstances.

 

[seb65]

It's pretty similar to how people handle bus stops in cities, except most guests are in a better mood than the ones shuffling off to work.

Once on the bus, I'm a little surprised at how often younger people don't give up their seat for older adults and people carrying babies, though.

I don't commute, so that is a good point as well.

 

[LONES]

It's hard at the moderates, sometimes I wish they would just have a line! We normally stay at POFQ with my family of 4, and my parents. My parents are in their 70's, and healthwise really cannot stand on the bus. I normally find myself looking like one of those "pushy" people lining up as close as I can get for the busses. My parents sit on the benches. Usually at least one of my kids and I get on the bus as fast as we can to get seats. We then give them up to my parents once the initial mob has gone through and they can get on the bus. I'm in my mid forties, more "pooh sized" than not, but really have no health issues to speak of. I very rarely sit on a crowded bus, because by the time my parents make their way on, it's standing room only.

 

[Gina Starr]

It's hard at the moderates, sometimes I wish they would just have a line! We normally stay at POFQ with my family of 4, and my parents. My parents are in their 70's, and healthwise really cannot stand on the bus. I normally find myself looking like one of those "pushy" people lining up as close as I can get for the busses. My parents sit on the benches. Usually at least one of my kids and I get on the bus as fast as we can to get seats. We then give them up to my parents once the initial mob has gone through and they can get on the bus. I'm in my mid forties, more "pooh sized" than not, but really have no health issues to speak of. I very rarely sit on a crowded bus, because by the time my parents make their way on, it's standing room only.

Wow! I have only stayed onsite once, and it was POFQ this past January. It was never standing room only on the way to the parks. We are going back and staying at POFQ again in a few months which I know will be more crowded than January so I guess I know what to expect now. Unless we were at the back of the line I always went straight to the back row and to the far right or left of that row. And actually we only had one full bus going from the park to the resort so I guess we were really lucky

 

[bryanb]

I used to be too, but once when we went my Ds 15 was recovering from a back injury, and he may to appear to be able bodied and should give up his seat but the swaying of the bus was very painful for him. If the buses were crowded and it was no way he would get a seat we would wait for the next one. We had one very rude comment. Now that he is healed he will give up his seat without hesitation, it was also a great lesson for our whole group not to judge, as we do not know the circumstances.

You're absolutely right, and I did neglect to mention that possibility, which had occurred to me as well. I won't ever give a rude comment to any person for that reason. But sometimes you might see multiple groups of teenagers and young adults sitting together on a bus, where statistically at least one or two of them should be able to offer their seat to someone who needs it.

 

[Allison]

And if you choose to sit on the bench, should you expect people to line up in front of you if you are on the bench?

Yes, you should expect that. People who walk up to the bus loading area won't have any idea when someone sitting on a bench arrived and where they fit into the order of when people arrived and got in line.

 

[bumbershoot]

It's pretty similar to how people handle bus stops in cities, except most guests are in a better mood than the ones shuffling off to work.

At least in the Seattle area people actually don't cut like was described.

at least one or two of them should be able to offer their seat to someone who needs

So someone who is older or carrying a child *needs* a seat? I reject that assumption. I'm now older than some and i don't need a seat just because of that. When I was carrying a baby I didn't *want* a seat when on a bus. Not at WDW, but I had to firmly reject such assumptions several times on buses when DS was little.

People with problems do have a choice to not get on a packed bus.

And if you do make that assumption don't get weird if the person says "no thank you". I had people who were trying to be gentleman get downright obnoxious when is said no, and to continue to stand so as to not give an appearance of sitting while someone in "need" was standing. Ah, so the motivations were selfish and all about the one offering, eh, "gentlemen"?

 

[maxiesmom]

It's hard at the moderates, sometimes I wish they would just have a line! We normally stay at POFQ with my family of 4, and my parents. My parents are in their 70's, and healthwise really cannot stand on the bus. I normally find myself looking like one of those "pushy" people lining up as close as I can get for the busses. My parents sit on the benches. Usually at least one of my kids and I get on the bus as fast as we can to get seats. We then give them up to my parents once the initial mob has gone through and they can get on the bus. I'm in my mid forties, more "pooh sized" than not, but really have no health issues to speak of. I very rarely sit on a crowded bus, because by the time my parents make their way on, it's standing room only.

I don't mean to offend, but maybe it is time to think about driving. My parents are in the same age group, and I know next time I take one or both of them to WDW I will have to rent a car, or rely on taxis to get around. No way would I want them standing, and I also wouldn't want the stress of worrying about it. It is much easier to adjust how we behave then to try and adjust the behavior of others to fit what we need or we think is proper.

I like not having the lines at the moderate and deluxe resorts. I like being able to chose to sit or stand at the bus stop, instead of being herded into yet another queue, one without any shade or shelter.

 

[maxiesmom]

At Riverside in particular, should you stand in line or sit on benches to wait? And if you choose to sit on the bench, should you expect people to line up in front of you if you are on the bench? What is the etiquette? Is it different with a tired child or elderly person?

If you decide to sit, then you need to realize you are not in line for the bus. And many people will get on ahead of you. Others will not know what park you are heading to, nor will they know the ability of those with you to stand.

 

[tinkerbella16]

At POR, I kind of wish there were lines for each park. I got to the bus stop by myself one day in November for MK. A few people were sitting but you have no clue where they are going. I just stood next to the pillar until the bus came. The MK bus pulls up and these 2 girls who were sitting on a bench jumped right in front of me and got on the bus, like I did something wrong by standing up to wait. I was so annoyed but it wasn't even worth it to say anything. I was BY MYSELF! No one was on the bus! Did it bother them that much that 1 person would get on before them? They shouldn't have been sitting if they didn't want anyone else to get on ahead of them. Was I wrong for standing and waiting? You don't know which park people are waiting for there.

 

[Hopefully]

It's hard at the moderates, sometimes I wish they would just have a line! We normally stay at POFQ with my family of 4, and my parents. My parents are in their 70's, and healthwise really cannot stand on the bus. I normally find myself looking like one of those "pushy" people lining up as close as I can get for the busses. My parents sit on the benches. Usually at least one of my kids and I get on the bus as fast as we can to get seats. We then give them up to my parents once the initial mob has gone through and they can get on the bus. I'm in my mid forties, more "pooh sized" than not, but really have no health issues to speak of. I very rarely sit on a crowded bus, because by the time my parents make their way on, it's standing room only.

By your post, you don't "look" like one of those "pushy" people, you ARE one of those pushy people. In your mind, it is justified, but it doesn't change what it is.
Everyone who does it thinks it is right for them to do.

 

[Babsy]

I like the seats at bus stops and am typically happy not to have to stand in a queue to wait for the buses. Sometimes (thankfully not often) we have had to wait over an hour for a bus to a given park. It is difficult for DH and me to stand for a long time either at the bus stop or on the bus. We are seniors and I have bad knee issues (that aren't visible). Perhaps it is time to soon start using an ECV, but I want to remain mobile and under my own steam for as long as I can. Plus, an ECV would take up three extra seats and then DH and I would have to still sit on a seat. I would feel badly taking up all that extra space as long as I can avoid it. Of course, when I have to do so, I will, and I never begrudge it to those who do, but until then I will toddle along with my two feet and trusty cane.

Basically, it is a small irritation to see people that have just arrived jump on the bus ahead of you, especially if you have been waiting for 20 minutes or more. However, if you are not 'in line' then I guess that is how it works. We simply stand up and get 'in line' when the bus arrives in order to board the bus. It is a small inconvenience to have others rush in front of you, but I am guessing that the seat must be very important to them if people are acting in that manner. In the event that their need may well be greater than mine, I never begrudge them their seat.

We greatly appreciate it when the polite manners or kindness of others motivates them to offer to give up their comfort in order to offer that comfort to us. It is certainly never taken as offensive in any way. Whether or not the offer is needed, it shows good manners at the very least. Thank you to those of you that have done this for us and others. You are very kind.

 

[disnut8]

If you decide to sit, then you need to realize you are not in line for the bus. And many people will get on ahead of you. Others will not know what park you are heading to, nor will they know the ability of those with you to stand.

I agree. If there is a queue line, I think all riders should be in the queue and not on benches. If there's not a queue line, that's a bit different but then are people. So, if you are on a bench and sitting because a bus for your park just left, you might think you are "first" but then others come up after you and stand at the stop and they board first so you are miffed so you get up and want to join the now line further up than people who got there after you (using "you" as a generality and not to the OP). OR, you could be sitting on that bench in the same way, being "first" but, you figure there's enough space on the bus so you just will take your time getting on the bus. But then people see you walking to get in line and tell you to go in front of them and then the people behind them get upset. OR, no one lets you in front of them and you just do what you wanted to do. So, there's no answer for that question.

As far as tired children, there are just as many tired adults. As for the elderly, my mother-in-law is 80 years old and she can run rings around most people and will refuse any help or assistance and will tell people who offer her a seat on a bus that they need it more than she does. So, again, you never know. I'm 54 years old and once boarded a bus to a park after riding eight hours in a car. The last thing I wanted was to sit down. A man was amazed I turned down his offer.