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All Aboard! Disney Declares March 6 as National Monorail Day
For many Disney fans, the iconic whoosh of the monorail gliding through Walt Disney World is as magical as Cinderella Castle itself. Since opening in 1971, the monorail has transported millions of guests between Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and nearby resorts, becoming a beloved part of the Disney experience. Now, Disney has given this legendary mode of transportation its very own holiday—March 6 is officially National Monorail Day!
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To mark the occasion, Disney Parks released a four-hour Monorail ambience video on YouTube, offering fans the chance to virtually ride the rails from home. The video, filmed entirely aboard a Mark VI monorail, loops around EPCOT and the Transportation and Ticket Center, letting viewers soak in the sights and sounds of this futuristic transit system. While it doesn’t include the Resort or Express lines to Magic Kingdom, it’s still a relaxing ride through Disney nostalgia.
Walt Disney World’s Monorail System has been a staple of the resort since day one, with its original Mark IV trains serving guests until the current Mark VI fleet debuted in 1989. Today, twelve monorails operate across three service lines: Express (direct to Magic Kingdom), Resort (serving Magic Kingdom-area hotels), and EPCOT. The system remains one of the most unique and efficient ways to travel around Disney’s sprawling property, embodying the innovative spirit of Walt Disney himself.
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Whether you’re a longtime monorail fan or just love a good Disney deep cut, National Monorail Day is the perfect excuse to appreciate this classic piece of Disney magic. So, next time you hear “Please stand clear of the doors” (or “¡Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas!”), take a moment to enjoy the ride! Will you be celebrating by hopping aboard the monorail or watching Disney’s new ambiance video? Let us know in the comments!
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