Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Movies»What Ever Happen to the Bus from “Spice World?”
    Photo by Matt Alexander, PA
    Movies

    What Ever Happen to the Bus from “Spice World?”

    Amy DavisBy Amy DavisJanuary 25, 20233 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    Do you remember the very 90s cultural phenomena that was the Spice Girls?  This British girl group got so big, they even got their own movie, “Spice World.” The 1997 film featured an insanely cool bus driven by legendary singer, Meat Loaf. 

    "Spice World" bus
    “Spice World” bus (PolyGram Films)

    The bus itself is a complete fever dream that pulls a full-on Tardis by being way bigger on the inside than its double-decker façade should allow. This vehicle was able to host Baby Spice’s swing, Posh’s catwalk, Sporty’s workout equipment, Scary’s aquarium, and Ginger’s collection of 60s décor. While each member’s individual color palettes created a wild clash of interior colors. Despite this, the “Spice World” bus maintained an overall modern and space-aged look. At the end of the film, the bus is destroyed but in real life, it is ready to “Spice up Your Life.”

    "Spice World" bus
    “Spice World” bus (PolyGram Films)

    25 years after the film’s release the bus is permanently parked on the Isle of Wight. It is owned by Suzanne Godley who renovated the entire interior in 2019. And if you’re lucky she even lists the “Spice World” bus on Airbnb sometimes. While the interior is drastically different the outside still sports its distinctive Union Jack paint job. Production designer, Grenville Horner, decided on this exterior look when he saw Ginger Spice (Geri Halliwell) wearing a British-flag minidress at the Brit Awards in 1997. 

    Bus jump in "Spice World"
    Bus jump in “Spice World” (PolyGram Filmed)

    A recent interview shows that Horner is still very proud of his work on “Spice World.” Revealing he still has his original script, sketches, and other memorabilia from the film. One of these items is a miniature version of the bus itself. This was used is a sight gag in the film when Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham) has to jump the bus across Tower Bridge, as the drawbridge is being raised. If they miss this jump they will be late for their concert at Royal Albert Hall! For the scene a clearly fake miniature bus with fishing line attached with superglue was used. Just in case anyone in the audience was trying to take this film seriously.

    "Spice World" bus
    “Spice World” bus (PolyGram Filmed)

    Horner even earmarked a page in the script where screenwriter Kim Fuller described the bus in great detail. “There are no seats,” Horner reveals. “Instead, the whole area is luxuriantly carpeted and sectioned off into areas for each girl, each of these being designed according to their Spice character. Note: There should be five of everything. Five towels, five bathrobes, five toothbrushes, five clothes racks. Emma: fluffy chair, pink wall, lots of teddies and My Little Ponies. Mel B: mystical, Gothic, leopard-skin throws and oriental wall hangings. Geri: ’60s pastiche, posters of Charlie’s Angels. Mel C: exercise bike, posters of Liverpool Football Club. Victoria: Vogue-ish, sleek, rail of expensive clothes. There is also a kitchen area with drinks and food vending machines.”

    The overall design of the “Spice World” bus took a team of quilters, drape makers, metal workers, and set decorators to perfect the overall look. “It was a mobile dollhouse for grown-ups,” Horner said. He also assure fans that the carpet design looking “quite vaginal” was purely by accident, and not some heavy handed “Girl Power.”

    The Spice Bus was actually an airbnb for awhile.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleEverything a Leader Should Know: Why Maintaining Office Cleanliness is Important
    Next Article “Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong” Announced
    Amy Davis

    Hi, I’m Amy. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

    Related Posts

    Kathleen Kennedy on Future of “Star Wars” at BFI Screening

    June 14, 2025

    David Lynch’s Family Wants to Publish His Final Work

    June 13, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025
    "Sunshine," 2007

    Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine” Was Originally Written as a Trilogy

    June 11, 2025

    “Incredibles 3” Gets “Elemental” Director Peter Sohn

    June 10, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Warzone 3.0 Complete Player Guide: Dominating the Battle Royale in 2025

    June 15, 2025

    What Does a Call Answering Service Do?

    June 15, 2025

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025
    Mobile App Development

    Why Flutter is the Future of Mobile App Development for Startups

    June 15, 2025

    Jason Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Kathleen Kennedy on Future of “Star Wars” at BFI Screening

    June 14, 2025

    David Lynch’s Family Wants to Publish His Final Work

    June 13, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025

    What is BFDI (Battle for Dream Island)? An Interview With My Kid

    June 15, 2025

    Celine Song Developing Esports Drama Series “Damage” at HBO

    June 14, 2025

    Upcoming “Crystal Lake” Series Adds Three More to Cast

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” 2025

    “Ballerina:” Ana De Armas Shines in Fun, Violent Return to the World of Wick [Review]

    June 4, 2025

    “The Life of Chuck” Joyous, Hopeful, Life Affirming [Review]

    June 1, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.