Question for the Monorail Pilots out there...

[bpgstudios]

...there were some (probably AP's) that kept saying the doors closing spiel, including the spanish part ...

Could have been CMs too (Not that I've ever done that...no..never.....OK I do it all the time. But how many guests would know the fireworks saftey speils both english and spanish, for all 4 fireworks shows in MK [thats cool, right?])

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, in just five minutes we will present our nighttime fireworks spectacular Wishes- A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams. In order for you to fully experience tonight's presentation, the lighting around the Magic Kingdom will be reduced. For your own saftey- and for that of others- we ask that you remain in the same location until the lighting returns to normal. (I can't spell in spanish.) And nw your host, Jimminy Cricket!
JC:Why good evening folks! Just look at this gathering of friends. (giggles) Talk about magical. You're all here looking for some magic, aren't you. So where's all the magic you ask? Well in just a wink, we'll find it together, with the help of a few of our friends. Isn]

[naumoney]

I hope I'm not annoying. I love riding in the front, I try to every time I ride. The CMs all seem very chatty when I ask them about being a pilot, and which trains are being upgraded and all. (Monorail red has it's new touchscreen, but there are problems with propulsion now.)

Then again, I've found wearing my CM lanyard makes all the CM more chatty and friendly, and sometimes very un-showlike.

[hhsrat]

When I ride up front, I usually ask the driver how long they've been in 'rails. I don't ask the question to be a SG, I ask because I'm genuinely curious. I've considered transferring to 'rails, but I kinda like my nice "attraction closes at sunset" schedule that I have at my current (and previous) location.

[Zazu]

Stupid Cast Comment here: You are all part of an Union? And what Roles are under the Union? Only reason why I'm asking is over at the DRC we're not unionized, and I might be transfering over to the Parks soon. Or DCL.

Most (non-participant) hourly CMs at the parks and resorts are represented by various unions. Which union depends on your role.

For example, when I was a railroad conductor I was represented by the Hotel Emloyees and Restaurant Employees Union (UNITE/HERE). Now that I work at a hotel, I'm in the Transportation and Communications Workers Union (TCA). (Just another example of "Disney Logic" at work.)

Note that you will be "represented" by a union whether you're a member or not. Please return the favor, join your union, and take part. We can't do it without you!

[hhsrat]

There are at least 9 different unions representing WDW Cast members.

UNITEHERE 362! - Attractions, Custodial, Vacation Planners, Auto Plaza

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 385 - Bus Operations, Character Department, Laundry, Ranch, Parking Attendants

UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS 1625 - Florists, Merchandise, Tipped Banquet Employees

UNITEHERE 737! - Food & Beverage, Servers, Housekeepers

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL UNION 1908
Front Desk, Concierges, Child Care, Bell Services, Valet, Lifeguards, Golf Operations, House persons, Arcades, Watercraft Operations and Monorails

INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL & STAGE EMPLOYEES 631 - Costuming, Cosmetology, Stage Techs

(the previous 6 make up what is called the Service Trades Council, which is kinda an umbrella group that does "bulk" negotiations ... 1 contract to cover all 6 unions)

Also representing cast members:

Actors' Equity Association - performers (singers, musicians, some classes of dancers, show hosts, stunt performers?)

Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America Local 603 - WDW Security

International Association of Fire Fighters - Reedy Creek firefighters and EMTs

[Brayon]

There are at least 9 different unions representing WDW Cast members.

UNITEHERE 362! - Attractions, Custodial, Vacation Planners, Auto Plaza

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Who do they define as Vacation Planners?

Reason being, over at the DRC there is nothing Union related anywhere. I've been told that Twice now, they've tried to unionize the DRC, but it has failed both times.

Sorry for the Highjack of the thread.

ON TOPIC: I've riden up front, and I love the view. The times we have with my Guests, we just chit chat with each other, and the Driver. Personally, I would love to ride in cab in the back. A rearview of the landscape on the way to EPCOT.

[ktulu]

Could have been CMs too (Not that I've ever done that...no..never.....OK I do it all the time. But how many guests would know the fireworks saftey speils both english and spanish, for all 4 fireworks shows in MK [thats cool, right?])

Do you keep doing it after the monorail has left the station?

[Big Wallaby]

There is the important question. I remember doing that when I was 15 and a SG myself. Craziness.

[bpgstudios]

Do you keep doing it after the monorail has left the station?

The monorail has already left the station 9 months ago (my seniority incase anyone thought I was pregnant ).

Yeah, I've been known to speil too much. I just so happen to memorize all the speils and usually they slip out when I don't want them to. Case in point:
"Hello, and welcome to "it's a small world"! In order for you to fully experience tonights presentation, the lighting around the magic kingdo-oh crap!"
I was a bit rusty on my small world speil at the time though... And I had done Wishes for quite a few nights before this. So it's understandable, right ;)

It's one of the reasons I won't do a speiling attraction yet. I get too tripped up with other speils or my brain gets ahead of my mouth and funny combinations of words come out. Im getting better though...

To answer the question though, I don't usually take the monorail. And if I do, its often empty (or near empty)...I plan my days in the park very well. And to open another can o' worms, I'm usually on my cell with someone I'm meeting in the park.

[BRWombat]

...there were some (probably AP's) that kept saying the doors closing spiel, including the spanish part ...

Could have been CMs too (Not that I've ever done that...no..never.....OK I do it all the time.

Heh. I have quoted it out loud myself, but not at WDW... There I stay quiet and enjoy it, because for our family that door closing audio says "We're back at Disney" more than anything else!

Instead, it's become tradition for my boys and I to say it when we first pile in the shuttle to take us to the airport to fly to Florida. Gets the trip off to a great start!