The great monorails of WDW

scottnj1966 · 10-05-2004

my monorail page

I have always loved this system. I was very happy when it was expended for Epcot, I just wish they would expend it even more.

tinkerbell · 10-05-2004

are you a professional photographer??? all your pictures are just amazing!

pkc123 · 10-05-2004

Great Pictures. My son has always loved the monorails and the Disney busses too.

Cavey · 10-05-2004

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Originally Posted by scottnj1966

my monorail page

I have always loved this system. I was very happy when it was expended for Epcot, I just wish they would expend it even more.

During a 2001 ride up front, the operator told us that the footings for a new line were poured during the building of Disney-MGM. However a cost analysis showed it would cost millions to finish the line. As he put it, $1M will buy a lot of busses. And so the decision was made to focus on the bus lines' effeciencies.

Incidently, the CM also told us that many years ago the company that originally built the monorail went out of business. Realizing the potential for future parts shortages, Disney bought their entire inventory and today manufactures their own replacement parts to keep the system running.

I guess in a way I'm glad monorails didn't become the worldwide transportation Walt envisioned. If they had, the monorails at Disney would be blah, instead of something to get excited about. I spend a part of my Disney trips just taking the family around on the monorail.

indy · 10-07-2004

Nics pics! As a kid the monorails were my favorite part of the trip! Anyway, I just got back from WDW in August and while I was there heard some interesting news about the monorail. During a boat trip from POR to DTD the boat captain was giving out all kinds of information about the park (he used to drive the monorail a few years ago himself). One of the items he told us was that Disney has a 10 year plan on the books now to connect the rest of the theme parks to the main monorail line! That would be awesome! I would like to see that happen. That would make staying in the Deluxe resorts more that worth the cost! On another note, I remember years ago that Disney had talked about running a monorail to the Orlando airport, but had issues because of the new Orange County Convention Center saying NO! Who knows! That kind of convenience from the airport would be great!

rlander · 10-07-2004

We rode up front for the first time during or June 2004 trip. I was amazed that the driver has to control so much. I figured the speed was all computer controlled.

lovemysons · 10-07-2004

Great video clip. My boys just love the monorails. They would be happy just riding them all day. One of our favorite moments from our last trip was a ride up front on our way to see Illuminations at Epcot. The view from the front cab is spectacular, especially once it gets dark out. We still talk about that ride.

**ddoll** · 10-07-2004

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Originally Posted by rlander

We rode up front for the first time during or June 2004 trip. I was amazed that the driver has to control so much. I figured the speed was all computer controlled.

You paid attention to the driver?? Wow...I never even thought of that. We were so enraptured by the view out that front window, I don't think any of us ever turned around.

We also had our first ride in the front of the monorail this summer. Very cool!!

**Dana** · 10-07-2004

You just made my day. I love the monorail "talk". Thanks for posting that and welcome to DC if I haven't already welcomed you.

**roxie** · 10-07-2004

Thanks for the pictures...I love the monorail, too and it was fun to see them.

Cavey · 10-07-2004

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Originally Posted by indy

I just got back from WDW in August and while I was there heard some interesting news about the monorail. During a boat trip from POR to DTD the boat captain was giving out all kinds of information about the park (he used to drive the monorail a few years ago himself). One of the items he told us was that Disney has a 10 year plan on the books now to connect the rest of the theme parks to the main monorail line!

Wow! That's the exact opposite of what I was told. I hope your information is the right information.

MrDisneyfan1 · 10-13-2004

One rumor I was told while on the Illumination Cruise, our CM captain told me that the black square that is built into each side of the Dolphin resort, was actually design to be removed(opened up), if they ever expanded the Monorail route. The Monorail would travel through the resort - just like the Contemporary. Seems a bit high IMO, but you never know.
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indy · 10-14-2004

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Originally Posted by caver_jeffery

Wow! That's the exact opposite of what I was told. I hope your information is the right information.

The guy that was giving us the information definitely acted like he knew what was going on! He was an older gentleman who retired many years ago, and decided to work at Disney to occupy his time. He drove the monorail for several years, he ddrove buses for several years, and now he was a boat captain! Just about covers all the transportaion options doesn't it! I think his information was probably pretty good...

keljen · 10-19-2004

Those are some great pictures. Thanks for sharing

royorb1 · 10-19-2004

Fantastic study of the monorails. They are beautiful. They are magic.

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scottnj1966 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	The great monorails of WDW my monorail page I have always loved this system. I was very happy when it was expended for Epcot, I just wish they would expend it even more.

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indy Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10	Re: The great monorails of WDW Nics pics! As a kid the monorails were my favorite part of the trip! Anyway, I just got back from WDW in August and while I was there heard some interesting news about the monorail. During a boat trip from POR to DTD the boat captain was giving out all kinds of information about the park (he used to drive the monorail a few years ago himself). One of the items he told us was that Disney has a 10 year plan on the books now to connect the rest of the theme parks to the main monorail line! That would be awesome! I would like to see that happen. That would make staying in the Deluxe resorts more that worth the cost! On another note, I remember years ago that Disney had talked about running a monorail to the Orlando airport, but had issues because of the new Orange County Convention Center saying NO! Who knows! That kind of convenience from the airport would be great! __________________ "Snakes, why'd it have to be snakes?" - Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark Disneyworld - 30 visits and counting! Disneyland - 1 visit and counting.

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	Re: The great monorails of WDW We rode up front for the first time during or June 2004 trip. I was amazed that the driver has to control so much. I figured the speed was all computer controlled.

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,715	Re: The great monorails of WDW Great video clip. My boys just love the monorails. They would be happy just riding them all day. One of our favorite moments from our last trip was a ride up front on our way to see Illuminations at Epcot. The view from the front cab is spectacular, especially once it gets dark out. We still talk about that ride.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: The great monorails of WDW You just made my day. I love the monorail "talk". Thanks for posting that and welcome to DC if I haven't already welcomed you. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 5 hours 47 minutes

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: The great monorails of WDW Thanks for the pictures...I love the monorail, too and it was fun to see them.

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Re: The great monorails of WDW One rumor I was told while on the Illumination Cruise, our CM captain told me that the black square that is built into each side of the Dolphin resort, was actually design to be removed(opened up), if they ever expanded the Monorail route. The Monorail would travel through the resort - just like the Contemporary. Seems a bit high IMO, but you never know. Den __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 909	Re: The great monorails of WDW Fantastic study of the monorails. They are beautiful. They are magic. __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian Dec. 2009 Caribbean Beach My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Pre XMas Fun! 10 days 9 hours 47 minutes

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