Monorail

[javamama]

The Monorail is WDW I associate them together. It would be great to see it extended, but I doubt it will ever happen.

[Kaps]

I love the monorail system and would like it to go everywhere but with the recent economy not a chance. Disney does not seem to be doing much except refurbs. Can't see transportation being one of there top issues

[Skippy]

Light rail would interfere with the already current traffic situation. Since monorail is above ground, it would alleviate traffic situations.

As a plus... the monorail is Disney Magic!

[Polynesian Dweller]

Light rail would interfere with the already current traffic situation. Since monorail is above ground, it would alleviate traffic situations.

As a plus... the monorail is Disney Magic!

Not necessarily. We have light rail transit systems in Canada that are elevated to go over roadways. As well, the above ground sections of the subway system in Toronto go both over and under bridges at road intersections (huge bridge of the 16 lane highway 401). I'm sure its the same in lots of jurisdictions. In other words, you can build LRTs that in no way interfere with road traffic.

The issue is relative cost. Where land has to be expropriated it can actually be more expensive than monorail but that isn't an issue at Disney.

[TheRustyScupper]

1) There is ZERO monetary advantage to WDW for park-to-park monorails.
2) And, I don't see why Deluxe resorts should get a preference.

[joelkfla]

Can't see transportation being one of there top issues

Well, with the money being spent on bus acquisition, and (still) trying to automate bus dispatch, plus plans for a high-speed rail station, I wouldn't exactly put it that way.

[joelkfla]

And, I don't see why Deluxe resorts should get a preference.

Really?

Don't you see it as good business for Disney to entice guests to stay at Deluxe over Value?

[Touchdown]

My dream setup involves these monorail loops:

1. Theme Park Express Monorail-This is the connecting monorail line between all the loops, it has 8 stops, MK, TTC (heading towards Epcot,) Epcot (heading towards DHS,) DHS (heading towards AK,) AK, DHS (heading towards Epcot,) Epcot (heading towards TTC,) and TTC. It would be partially formed by the old MK Express Loop and Epcot Spur line being merged.

2. MK Resort Loop: The current Resort monorail line, but with an expansion across Bay Lake to the WL and FW.

3. Epcot-DHS Resort Loop: Stops at these two parks and the Crescent Lake Resorts.

4. AK Resort Loop: AK, ESPN WWS, BB, ASMu,Mo,S, CSR, AKL.

5. Downtown Disney Loop: This is a duel loop (one for clockwise and counter clockwise) with stops at Epcot, POR, POFQ, OKW, SS, Marketplace, West Side, TL, Pop, and CBR. All guests entering from DD locations before 6:00pm are required to be resort guests or have already used today tickets (ie no free parking and hopping on this monorail to get to the park.)