Last Updated: April 7, 2022
Take in all the sights on Main Street from atop this double-decker bus. Main Street vehicles, provide one way transportation between Town Square and Central Plaza.
In the summer of 1956 a huge double-decker bus call the OmniBus was added to the roster of Main Street Vehicles. It was supplemented by a second Omnibus on Christmas Day 1957. Modeled after the big buses that toured Manhattan in the 1930s. The Omnibus is fully capable of today's freeway speeds. Built by Bob Gurr the Disneyland Omni buses looked old but contained modern machinery. In fact, the only true antique on it is the old-fashioned horn.
From WED Disneyland Dictionary 1968 Open-air, double-deck busses of the type used in major cities at the beginning of this century -- travel the Town Square-Plaza route with the driver providing a colorful live-narration along the way.
Required an "A" ticket in 1956-1957 a "B" ticket in 1959 an "A" ticket after that
Specs Capacity per hour 404 -- Capacity 35 --Cycle Time 10:20 -- Load Time 1:40 --Unload Time :50 -- Trip Time 2:40 -- Dispatch Interval 5:10 -- Trips per hour 11 -- Distance Traveld 1940 feet -- Speed 4 MPH
Required an "A" ticket in 1956-1957
Omnibus #2 was added in December 1957
Required a "B" ticket in 1959
Required an "A" ticket in 1964-1965
From Main Street Vehicles Story Guide 1966:
The omnibus is a very nearly authentic reproduction of Fifth Avenue busses which were the main mode of transportation in turn-of-the-century New York. Some are still in operation there. Only one authentic part — an old electric klaxon horn — is used. The drop frame chassis is from a modern-day truck, and the bus has both power steering and power brakes. Certain adaption's in height and seating to provide greater comfort, safety, and convenience for our guests were made by the Studio designers, but the busses are as nearly authentic as possible. The motor takes advantage of modern improvements which provide for better operation — and no smog.
From WED Disneyland Dictionary 1968
Open-air, double-deck busses of the type used in major cities at the beginning of this century -- travel the Town Square-Plaza route with the driver providing a colorful live-narration along the way.
Required an "A" ticket in 1970's
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