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Updates to the Monorail schedule starting from September 27

Sep 24th 2014 at 8:55

Disney will be slightly altering the Monorail schedule from September 27, opening each line 1 hour earlier than usual.

The scheduled opening hours were reduced some time ago as work was being carried out to improve safety on the monorail, with the introduction of a new automation system. This involved running new cabling along the monorail line, and refitting some of the front carriages. The extension of the operating hours would indicate that the line-affecting work is either completed, or close to completion.

From September 27, 2014 these will be the new operating hours:

  • Magic Kingdom Express Loop
    • Stops at: Transportation & Ticket Center (Magic Kingdom Parking Lot), Magic Kingdom
    • Opens: 7:00am
    • Closes: 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes
  • Magic Kingdom Resort Loop
    • ​Stops at: Transportation & Ticket Center (Magic Kingdom Parking Lot), Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, Wilderness Lodge.
    • Opens: 8:30am
    • Closes:​ 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes
  • Epcot Loop
    • ​Stops at: Transportation & Ticket Center, Epcot
    • Opens: 8:00am
    • Closes:​ 11:00pm or 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes (whichever is earlier)

As before, when the Monorail is not in service, guests can make use of Disney's free bus service and water taxi service.




Category: Transportation