MONORAIL Efficient?

voban · 04-13-2004

Hi,

I have been to WDW, back in 2000, but we didn't ride the monorail at all.

I think we'll do it this time, maybe just to go between EPCOT and MK.

Is this an efficient way to travel between the two. One of my guidebooks says it can be 20-30 minutes. It that true?

Joyce

**Dana** · 04-13-2004

20 min? hmm never thought about the time it took. I guess it just doesn't feel that long, but it can very well be 20 min. You have to change monorails at the Transportation and Ticket Center and board the one for Epcot. It's a great ride and a nice alternative to the bus. I don't think it's that long though...perhaps mroe like 15 min total, but again, you can't even tell how long it is without clocking it. The view is breath taking and time will fly by. Definately try it once.

RowdyRAider · 04-14-2004

The time did fly while we on the monorail. Going through the hotel is really something to behold. I'd say 15 minutes sounds about right.

tigger · 04-14-2004

voban,

If you can get a ride up front with the driver. The view is the great!

The monorail is more like ride then transportation.

disneyguy · 04-14-2004

I had a bad expirience with the monorail this past trip. It took 35 minutes to get from Epcot to TTC. Then I needed to get back and it broke down when I started to get on. What a pain!

MerlinMatt · 04-14-2004

I've heard that there's an excellent chance that Disney will begin construction on a Light Rail system within the next few years which will incorporate AK, MGM and possibly Wide World of Sports.

The monorail is pretty good and the new trains (which are about 20 years old I think) are better than the old ones, but it really is a system that's a bit past its prime.

That said, the view is cool, they're air-conditioned and it's a pretty good way to get around the SS Lagoon and/or between MK and EC.

I definately consider it to be a ride. Every time I've gone since our honeymoon, I've always gotten at least two ride up front. We always get very cool operators, so if there's traffic or technical problems, we really don't mind the delay. We love talking to CM's from around the country and around the world in some cases.

tinkerbell · 04-14-2004

I love the monorail

its so fun, yes .. there have been times when it was down and I needed to get someplace ..but oh well .. life is an adjustment :)
I never thought about how long the ride was to Epcot .. and yes as tigger said .. riding up front is the best ..and dont forget to ask for you co-pilot license if you do!!!

dznygrl · 04-15-2004

IMHO, the monorail ride between MK & Epcot is best when you've had a long day at MK and are headed over to Epcot for dinner or Illuminations. If you're in a hurry, it is a 15 minute ride...but it is absolutely the best way to rest your feet and cool down! Sometimes the ride doesn't seem long enough!

sjpurple · 04-15-2004

The ride on the monorail is excellent and as was already said ride up front. The view is fantastic.

JOANN · 04-15-2004

When taking the monorail, I guess I've never really watched the time, just the view. Like someone else said, it could take 20 minutes or so. I do remember one time taking it to the Poly, and the monorail had trouble. That trip was 45 minutes. Oh well, we were late for breakfast. But it all worked out!!!:) JOANN

Brer Rabbit · 04-15-2004

have you heard about co-pilot licenses and riding in the front. It was so cool and you get a co-pilot license when you ride unless they forget. it might be harder to ride during the summer because people want to ride. we did it in fall and i rode up front 3 times and best of all no wait. awesome view of everything.:)

sjpurple · 04-15-2004

Welcome Brer Rabbit!!!!!!

:D :D :D :)

dab · 04-15-2004

My DD thinks the monorail is a ride!! We never miss an opportunity to ride! In fact, I think it's a great thing to do on your first day. Check into your resort, have a swim, eat dinner at Chef Mickey's and ride the monorail! So much fun!

Disneybound · 04-25-2004

Our son loves the monorail. We try to ride it when ever we can. We don't ever question how long the ride is taking or how long the ride was....we are always just enjoying " the moment".

voban · 04-25-2004

I just wanted to know the time/efficiency thing for times that we may have PS at another park, etc. We would really like to ride the monorail this time for sure. Who do you ask about riding up in front?

By the way, thanks for all of the input.

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voban Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9	MONORAIL Efficient? Hi, I have been to WDW, back in 2000, but we didn't ride the monorail at all. I think we'll do it this time, maybe just to go between EPCOT and MK. Is this an efficient way to travel between the two. One of my guidebooks says it can be 20-30 minutes. It that true? Joyce

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	20 min? hmm never thought about the time it took. I guess it just doesn't feel that long, but it can very well be 20 min. You have to change monorails at the Transportation and Ticket Center and board the one for Epcot. It's a great ride and a nice alternative to the bus. I don't think it's that long though...perhaps mroe like 15 min total, but again, you can't even tell how long it is without clocking it. The view is breath taking and time will fly by. Definately try it once. __________________ ~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 23 hours 48 minutes

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RowdyRAider Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The House of Mouse in Florida Posts: 2,178	The time did fly while we on the monorail. Going through the hotel is really something to behold. I'd say 15 minutes sounds about right. __________________ Defending the magic since '04, Matt Taylor, Da RowdyRaider

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	voban, If you can get a ride up front with the driver. The view is the great! The monorail is more like ride then transportation. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	I had a bad expirience with the monorail this past trip. It took 35 minutes to get from Epcot to TTC. Then I needed to get back and it broke down when I started to get on. What a pain! __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,495	I've heard that there's an excellent chance that Disney will begin construction on a Light Rail system within the next few years which will incorporate AK, MGM and possibly Wide World of Sports. The monorail is pretty good and the new trains (which are about 20 years old I think) are better than the old ones, but it really is a system that's a bit past its prime. That said, the view is cool, they're air-conditioned and it's a pretty good way to get around the SS Lagoon and/or between MK and EC. I definately consider it to be a ride. Every time I've gone since our honeymoon, I've always gotten at least two ride up front. We always get very cool operators, so if there's traffic or technical problems, we really don't mind the delay. We love talking to CM's from around the country and around the world in some cases. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	I love the monorail its so fun, yes .. there have been times when it was down and I needed to get someplace ..but oh well .. life is an adjustment :) I never thought about how long the ride was to Epcot .. and yes as tigger said .. riding up front is the best ..and dont forget to ask for you co-pilot license if you do!!! __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

04-15-2004	#8 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	IMHO, the monorail ride between MK & Epcot is best when you've had a long day at MK and are headed over to Epcot for dinner or Illuminations. If you're in a hurry, it is a 15 minute ride...but it is absolutely the best way to rest your feet and cool down! Sometimes the ride doesn't seem long enough! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 3 hours 48 minutes

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sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 372	The ride on the monorail is excellent and as was already said ride up front. The view is fantastic. __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bay Lake Tower - Bay Lake View 58 days 23 hours 48 minutes

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	When taking the monorail, I guess I've never really watched the time, just the view. Like someone else said, it could take 20 minutes or so. I do remember one time taking it to the Poly, and the monorail had trouble. That trip was 45 minutes. Oh well, we were late for breakfast. But it all worked out!!!:) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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Brer Rabbit Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a garbage pail. Posts: 156	have you heard about co-pilot licenses and riding in the front. It was so cool and you get a co-pilot license when you ride unless they forget. it might be harder to ride during the summer because people want to ride. we did it in fall and i rode up front 3 times and best of all no wait. awesome view of everything.:) __________________ Proud Miley Cyrus Hater. </3 'One day we'll all make a difference.' - Anonymous. 15 year old Oliver Sykes, Trace Cyrus, Joe Jonas, and Alex Gaskarth lover. <3 :]

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sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 372	Welcome Brer Rabbit!!!!!! :D :D :D :) __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bay Lake Tower - Bay Lake View 58 days 23 hours 48 minutes

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	My DD thinks the monorail is a ride!! We never miss an opportunity to ride! In fact, I think it's a great thing to do on your first day. Check into your resort, have a swim, eat dinner at Chef Mickey's and ride the monorail! So much fun! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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Disneybound Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crown Point, In Posts: 545	Re: MONORAIL Efficient? Our son loves the monorail. We try to ride it when ever we can. We don't ever question how long the ride is taking or how long the ride was....we are always just enjoying " the moment". __________________ Sept. 1993 Grand Floridian March 1996 Caribbean Beach March 2003 Grand Floridian and the Disney Wonder Ship July 2003 All-Star Sports March 2005Port Orleans Riverside March 2005 All Star Sports

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voban Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9	Re: MONORAIL Efficient? I just wanted to know the time/efficiency thing for times that we may have PS at another park, etc. We would really like to ride the monorail this time for sure. Who do you ask about riding up in front? By the way, thanks for all of the input.