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salpal 03-28-2016 06:50 AM

Shuttle between the Squares
 
I think it would be a great idea if there were some kind of shuttle service between the 3 squares. You could park your cart/car at the one closest to you and take shuttle to your destination. This would help a great deal for events and especially during the busy season. Thoughts?

graciegirl 03-28-2016 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by salpal (Post 1205027)
I think it would be a great idea if there were some kind of shuttle service between the 3 squares. You could park your cart/car at the one closest to you and take shuttle to your destination. This would help a great deal for events and especially during the busy season. Thoughts?



I find your request interesting, because I have never found myself wishing to go from one square to another on the same day or evening, other than to show visitors an overview of The Villages.. To me the squares are places to dance/listen to music and to eat and to shop and usually one is enough for an evening.


If there is an event, such as a parade or something like a tree lighting, those are usually not scheduled for the same day.

Challenger 03-28-2016 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by salpal (Post 1205027)
I think it would be a great idea if there were some kind of shuttle service between the 3 squares. You could park your cart/car at the one closest to you and take shuttle to your destination. This would help a great deal for events and especially during the busy season. Thoughts?

Who pays??? How much are you willing to pay???

salpal 03-28-2016 07:28 AM

I would be willing to pay up to $5. If I live near Brownwood and want to go to the Sharon or eat at Katie Belles, I'd much rather hop on a shuttle/bus than drive to Spanish Springs and look for a parking spot.

photo1902 03-28-2016 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by salpal (Post 1205049)
I would be willing to pay up to $5. If I live near Brownwood and want to go to the Sharon or eat at Katie Belles, I'd much rather hop on a shuttle/bus than drive to Spanish Springs and look for a parking spot.

Great idea. I think a shuttle would be well used and people would happily pay for the service.

Bonny 03-28-2016 07:41 AM

What time would they do this til ? If someone decided to have dinner and missed the last shuttle, then what ? The cost of gas and a driver when only 2 people get on the shuttle to go from maybe Brownwood to The Sharon.
I have never gone to 2 squares in 1 night.

photo1902 03-28-2016 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1205058)
What time would they do this til ? If someone decided to have dinner and missed the last shuttle, then what ? The cost of gas and a driver when only 2 people get on the shuttle to go from maybe Brownwood to The Sharon.
I have never gone to 2 squares in 1 night.

Since this is all hypothetical, maybe run from 9am-9pm. This shouldn't be limited to nighttime events/dancing, etc., as plenty of people visit the town squares during the day for shopping, sightseeing, dining, etc.

chuck90199 03-28-2016 07:47 AM

One word... Monorail. Could be built over existing MM paths. I mean, what's a DisneyWorld for Adults without a monorail? Right?

photo1902 03-28-2016 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck90199 (Post 1205061)
One word... Monorail. Could be built over existing MM paths. I mean, what's a DisneyWorld for Adults without a monorail? Right?

Haaaa. Last time we were at Epcot I said the same thing to my wife...The Villages need a monorail :)

Bonny 03-28-2016 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1205060)
Since this is all hypothetical, maybe run from 9am-9pm. This shouldn't be limited to nighttime events/dancing, etc., as plenty of people visit the town squares during the day for shopping, sightseeing, dining, etc.

But if they are getting the shuttle at a square, they might as well just go to the square they want.

thelegges 03-28-2016 07:51 AM

Didn't the valet parking go away due to $5 to use

photo1902 03-28-2016 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1205064)
But if they are getting the shuttle at a square, they might as well just go to the square they want.

It wouldn't be for everyone, but I could see people using it. Especially if people wanted to make a day of visiting more than one TS and not having to worry about driving and parking.

Chi-Town 03-28-2016 08:10 AM

I like the monorail. No traffic issues and a good way to sightsee. A subway would be my next choice.

nkrifats 03-28-2016 08:18 AM

Valet Parking did not work. Don't think this would either.

Taltarzac725 03-28-2016 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nkrifats (Post 1205076)
Valet Parking did not work. Don't think this would either.

Probably not enough of a supply and demand to make this an economical business. And, I do not see the developers fronting something like this with their funds. Nor would the property owners of the Villages.


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