For the time being, we wave goodbye to Main Street, U.S.A., but not before taking a look at some of the modes of transportation folks use to travel through or depart from this small town. "The Walt Disney World Railroad, now departing for a grand circle tour around the Magic Kingdom. Boooooaaaarrrrrd!"
For a trip straight up Main Street to the Castle, you can choose from a number of motorized options. Jitneys like the replica 1915 model pictured here (there's also a yellow one) have been touring these streets since the Magic Kingdom welcomed its first Guests.
The double-decker Omnibuses operated here from 1971 to '82, when they were pressed into service around World Showcase lagoon at Epcot. By the late '90s, the Epcot buses were retired, and one of them returned to Main Street where it can still be enjoyed today. While the buses were away, three 1903-style horseless carriages (red, yellow and blue) joined the motorized fleet. Of course, with all the activity on Main Street these days, one can be hard pressed to find the vehicles running, but the familiar "aaa-OOH-gah" of the horn lets the casual pedestrian know when they're around.
As for the old-fashioned Horse-Drawn Trolleys, it's the "clippity-clop" of hooves and "clang-clang-clang" of the bell that lets you know they're coming. At certain times in the morning, you might even hear the joyous voices of some of the town citizens as they sing and dance their way "right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A."
Yep, when it comes to Main Street, many folks are just passing through. There are others though, who are more than happy to stay a while and soak in some of the atmosphere this town has to offer.
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