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Walt Disney World Launches New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches December 2nd

Maybe you’ve talked about it, or even tried your own dine-around on the Walt Disney World Resortmonorail with stops for cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert along the way. Now you can sit back and let us take care of the travel plans, making it easier than ever to experience this culinary journey around some of our favorite Disney resorts. The new Highway in the Sky Dine-Around gives guests priority boarding on the monorail for an unparalleled dining journey around the circuit between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

You’ll start the journey by checking in at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a welcome cocktail, then board the monorail to be whisked off to Disney’s Polynesian Resort to celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific with island-inspired sips and appetizers.

New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort

Hop back on the monorail and head to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, stepping into the elegant hotel to enjoy a sumptuous entrée with wine pairing at award-winning Cítricos. After dinner, sip sparkling wine and sample artisanal cheese in the lavish lobby.

New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort

Then head back to the monorail for a final stop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for dessert, cordials and coffee on a private patio with the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks over Cinderella Castle as your backdrop.

New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort

Highway in the Sky Dine-Around is offered Tuesday, Friday and Sunday beginning Dec. 2. Reservations open Nov. 29. (No dine-around between Dec. 23 and Dec. 31). Cost is $150 gratuity included, tax is additional. Valet parking is included. For reservations, 407-WDW-DINE.

Walt Disney World Monorail System Operating Under Modified Schedule Through March

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The Walt Disney World monorail system will be operating under a modified schedule through March.

Express Monorail

  • Closed between 11:30 AM and 6 PM Wednesday and Thursdays
  • 9:30 AM delayed opening on Mondays and Tuesdays

Resort Monorail

  • 8:30 AM delayed opening on Mondays and Tuesdays

Epcot Monorail

  • 9am delayed opening on Mondays and Tuesdays

BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Monorail Crashes with Tow Vehicle, Service Halted

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Monorail service has come to a halt at Disney World after a problem on the tracks, WESH 2 News has learned.

The cause of the crash was a mechanical issue, according to a Disney media relations representative.

No guests were on board at the time.

The Monorail train was being towed at the time of the crash, and became loose, officials said.

From WESH

Walt Disney World Monorail System will be Operating on a Revised Timetable this Week

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The Walt Disney World Monorail system will be operating on a revised schedule this week to accommodate guests taking part in the Walt Disney World Marathon.

Here is a list of the monorail hours for each day below –

January 7th –

  • Express beam – 8:30am to 12pm and 5pm to close
  • Resort beam – 7am to close
  • Epcot beam – 7:30am to 12pm and 5pm to close

January 8th –

  • Express beam – 8:30am to 12pm and 5pm to close
  • Resort beam – 3am to close
  • Epcot beam – 3am to 12pm and 5pm to close

January 9th –

  • Express beam – 8:30am to close
  • Resort beam – 3am to close
  • Epcot beam – 3am to close

January 10th –

  • Express beam – 5am to close
  • Resort beam – 3am to close
  • Epcot beam – 3am to close

January 11th –

  • Express beam – 5am to 1pm and 7pm to close
  • Resort beam – 3am to close
  • Epcot beam – 3am to 1pm and 7pm to close

During times when the monorail is not operating, bus and water craft transportation will be available.

New Walt Disney World Monorail Operating Schedule to Begin September 27th

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A newly revised operating schedule for the Walt Disney World Monorail system will be in effect on September 27th.

The new schedule will be as follows –

  • Magic Kingdom Resort beam – 7am to 1 hour after park close
  • Magic Kingdom Express beam – 8:30am to 1 hour following park close
  • Epcot beam – 8am to 11pm or 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes (whichever is earliest)

Walt Disney World Monorail System to Operate on Revised Schedule

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The Walt Disney World Monorail system will be operating on a new schedule most of September as work continues on the automation system installation.

The following schedule will be in place September 1 – 26, 2014.

  • Magic Kingdom Resort beam – 8:30am to 11pm (midnight on special event nights)
  • Magic Kingdom Express beam – 9:30am to 1 hour following the Magic Kingdom fireworks
  • Epcot beam – 9am to 11pm

September 5th and 6th will have a 2 AM closing of the Magic Kingdom Resort and the Express Monorail beams in order to accommodate Night of Joy guests.

As always, watercraft and bus services will be made available outside of the operating hours.

Monorail Gold Evacuated Following System Power Failure

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Monorail Gold passengers were evacuated last night following a power failure resulting from severe weather in the area.

The power failure took place around 6 PM on July 13 2014, affecting most of the monorail system. The other monorails operating on the system were able to restart, however, Monorail Gold, which was operating on the Epcot beam, was unable to restart. The monorail happened to come to a halt right on top of the switch track for the Epcot beam, located near to the Wilderness Lodge Resort. The position of the broken-down monorail meant that the usual rescue trains that operate on the monorail beams were unable to reach the stranded Monorail Gold.

With temperatures rising inside the monorail and no quick way of moving the monorail, the decision was made to evacuate the passengers. Although Disney routinely rehearses the evacuation of the monorails, it is rarely done with park guests. The evacuation routes typically involve climbing out of exit hatches onto the roof of the monorail, and then descending down to the beam or into another car, and onto an exit stairway or cherry picker.

Reedy Creek emergency services began the evacuation at around 7pm, and the approximately 120 guests on board were all evacuated by around 8pm.

WDW Monorail to Operate for Extended Hours During July 4th Holiday

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The Walt Disney World Monorail will be operating under an extended hours schedule during the July 4th holiday.

Outside of the holiday dates, the monorail will continue to operate the new schedule reported earlier this month.

July 3rd and 4th Monorail Hours

  • Express Beam: 7:30am to 2am
  • Resort Beam: 7am to 3am
  • Epcot Beam 8am to 2:30am

July 5th Monorail Hours

  • Express Beam: 8:30am to 11:30pm
  • Resort Beam: 7am to midnight
  • Epcot Beam: 8am to 11pm

Walt Disney World Monorail to Operate on Restricted Schedule This Summer

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The Walt Disney World Monorail system is scheduled to run on a new, restricted timetable this summer to accommodate work taking place on the automation upgrades.

Starting June 22 2014, the monorail system will operate on a fixed schedule as follows:

  • Magic Kingdom Resort beam – 8:30am to midnight
  • Magic Kingdom Express beam – 9:30am to 11:30pm
  • Epcot beam – 9am to 11pm

The monorail system now operates on a varying schedule according to park hours. This will change to the fixed schedule listed above.

Additional buses and watercraft will be made available to handle the additional load during the periods when the monorail is not in operation.

When complete, the new automated monorail system will provide a more efficient service with enhanced safety. Expect to see more frequent dispatch of the trains, faster switching times, and monorail arrival information.

There is no timeframe on the completion, but expect to see the new operating schedule be in place throughout the summer of 2014.

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