Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. A great speech.

The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing.
What constitutes the bulwark of our liberty and independence? It is not our frowning embattlements, our bristling sea coasts. These are not our reliance against tyranny. Our reliance is in the love of liberty, which God has planted in our bosoms. Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands everywhere. Destroy this spirit, and you have planted the seeds of despotism around your own doors.
At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect some trans-Atlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined could not, by force, take a drink from the Ohio or make a track on the Blue Ridge in a trial of a thousand years. At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, that if it ever reach us, it must spring from amongst us; it cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we ourselves must be the authors and finishers. As a nation of free men, we must live through all times, or die by suicide.
Let reverence for the law be breathed by every American mother to the lisping babe that prattles on her lap; let it be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges; let it be written in primers, in spelling-books, and almanacs; let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice. And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation; and let the old and the young, the rich and the poor, the grave and the gay of all sexes and tongues and colors and conditions, sacrifice unceasingly at its altars.
And let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued care of Divine Providence, trusting that, in future national emergencies, He will not fail to provide us the instruments of safety and security.
Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by the menaces of destruction to the Government nor of dungeons to ourselves. Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Taken from Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

Please move all the way to the back of the bus!

Walt Disney World is truly a vacation destination.  Four parks, two water parks, a shopping and entertainment district, a campground, 23 Disney resort hotels and more to come.  All of this fits comfortably on over 30,000 acres, or 47 square miles.  Thats twice the size of the island of Manhattan!

Having a resort this big requires several different and unique transportation options.

Like many people who visit WDW I choose to take advantage of the Disney Transportation system.  Whether hopping a bus, cruising on a Monorail, or sailing on one of the many watercraft, having someone else get me there is part of the enjoyment.  It can be very relaxing, it can also be one of the biggest frustrations.

I've already touched on proper stroller etiquette when waiting for your transportation. So you should already know to have your kids out of the strollers before the transport gets there.  This doesn't mean let your kids run all over while you wait.  Keep them close to you, and out of the street.

Also, if you're waiting on the bus, standing in front of the yellow line won't get you back to your resort any quicker.  Stand behind the yellow line!  Most bus drivers won't even pull up if you are standing in front of it.

Ok, so the bus has pulled up and begins to load.  Quickly get on and MOVE ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK before sitting down.  This is especially true at night when everyone is anxious to get back home.   Nothing is more frustrating then seeing a bus leave half full because someone doesn't walk up the stairs and fill in the space in the back.   This is a big pet peeve of my wife who has no problem yelling at everyone on the bus to move back.  Just squeeze on in, and make a new friend.  The bus is no place to worry about "personal space".

The same thing can be said about the boats.  Whether you are aboard General Joe Potter, a Friendship, or one of the resort launches.  Keep loading and moving back until the pilot says the boat is full.

The Monorail is a bit different.  Consisting of several small compartments, when one of the Monorails pulls up,  move all the way to the far side of the car.  Squeeze in tight, and don't be afraid to stand.  You'll be surprised on how many people can fit safely and comfortably in each car.  And alway remember to Please Stand Clear of the Doors, Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas :).

This shouldn't have to be said, but I see it too often.  If you see someone holding a young child, a pregnant woman, or an elderly person, get up and give them your seat.   Standing for the duration of the trip won't hurt you and it's just the right thing to do.

When your transport arrives,  quickly and safely get off and move away from the exit.  Please don't try to gather your party directly in front of the door that everyone else is trying to get out of.

If you are heading to a resort that has multiple stops, please give some room to the people who are trying to get off.

Finally, say hi and thank you to the Cast Member who will be getting you to your destination.  Just to be nice.

So to wrap up, stay safe around any WDW transpiration, make plenty of room for everyone, and get out of the way when you get off the transport.

Follow these few steps to make your day and everyone else's a little nicer.

And if you are heading to the parks soon, remember, play nice.