Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Goofy, they're stopping an hour after regular park closing during EMH nights. meaning if the park closes for non-resort guests at 9, the monorail stops at 10, leaving 2 more hours of park operation without monorails.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Goofy, the way it read, the implication of it, is that the one hour is based on regular park operating hours. So emh guests staying at the four monorail resorts will not be able to use the monorail if they don't leave the park prior to the second hour of the three extra hours. So in a nutshell the issue is over 4 to 5 extra operating hours a week
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations <<<The trains are falling apart. Disney has been penny wise and pound foolish.>>> last time I was on the trains, it didn't look like they were "falling apart" at all... More hyperbole.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<last time I was on the trains, it didn't look like they were "falling apart" at all... More hyperbole.>> No, they are falling apart. Constant mechanical problems have plagued the trains for quite a while now. Not hyperbole at all.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I understand that is what was said...but can you imagine the shock wave that would be heard if they were to do it that way? Take me there but you can't get me back? No, I don't think so. I think that the use of the word "park closing" is confused to imply regular park closing, but the hassles would not be worth it in my opinion. I guess that if the resort monorail was working then everyone including the people that drove from the resorts could use that, but what about EMH in Epcot. That alone would create a firestorm of upset. Would that keep running as well and if so, so little would be gained by stopping the express monorail that it is hard for me to imagine the worth. As I stated I could very well be wrong but something is not adding up to me. I know many think management is incompetent but I don't see them as stupid when it comes to covering their own backsides. Something like this would leave the high paid posteriors out in the open.
Originally Posted By HMButler79 I'd rather have a Suadi Prince and Chinese investors running things than this group of corporate gangsters
Originally Posted By ChiMike Goofy that was my reaction as well, but em confirmed the message and there has already been guidance on alternate means of transportation. Hopefully they will adjust or at least clarify the decision for those guests. Luckily I won't be one of them
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Thanks ChiMike...sorry to hear of that hollow brained decision, but it should be interesting to see how long it lasts. I be willing to bet...not long!
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations <<last time I was on the trains, it didn't look like they were "falling apart" at all... More hyperbole.>> No, they are falling apart. Constant mechanical problems have plagued the trains for quite a while now. Not hyperbole at all.<<< Trains are well maintained And running properly CHIMike - you are the king of hperbole and hate to WDW. Just saying.
Originally Posted By -em For 'rails falling apart.. I rode Blue yesterday and 2 of the doors wouldn't open (one door of a double set) in 2 different cars. Express beam was down for broken rail when I left today- Plus the rail "addition" of putting a tow vehicle directly off the epcot beam to save time towing shows confidence in the aging fleet For the rails going out of service at end of day- Rails have usually ceased before the last guests out as they will stick them on a bus to wherever they need to go so both watercraft and 'rails can end day- (I wish they'd just tell them to get out or you'll be stranded and do it- as I despise people who prevent operations from closing) It's the ending while paying resort guests are STILL in the park legally is the issue... It'd be like ending rail service 2 hrs before park close (though admittedly for a LOT less people- though a rather valuable $$ paying group)
Originally Posted By ChiMike I would hope not. Could you imagine explaining this to guests who are booking a week at the grand during christmas???? Think of the special event parties where the park closes at 7! Those after hour parties are open to the general public. How can they even think about shutting down with the system for those? This tells me it is either temporary to get the fleet worked on or that this is poorly thought out. I'm thinking temporary. At least for the halloween and christmas parties
Originally Posted By ChiMike 3disneylocations maybe you should trouble yourself less with me and pay better attention. You didn't quote or respond to me
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Trains are well maintained And running properly CHIMike - you are the king of hperbole and hate to WDW. Just saying.>> Last time I checked my name isn't CHIMike... And no, they aren't well maintained and running properly.
Originally Posted By ReelJustice >>*Resort Launches are not handicapped or stroller accessible.<< <<Don't know when you were a CM, but resort launches are ADA comp. Been on them w/friend in wheelchair. So...>> 2 years ago. I dare you to wait for a boat to GF in an ECV. It's impossible. Unless you have a wheelchair (that folds) and can step from the dock to the boat, you're in trouble. And to be clear, Resort Launches are the blue-topped single motor boats that carry 30 guests. Motor Cruiser are the mid-sized boats that go to FW and WL and carry 120 guests. Those are handicap accessible and can hold 2 ECVs. But to drive an ECV or a non-folding wheel chair...IMPOSSIBLE.
Originally Posted By virk4 So, when I stay at the GF in August and have dinner at the California Grill [8:30 reservation} To return after dinner, I will have to walk to the buses or continue on a bit and take the Resort boat.....I don't think so. That's why I can't imagine that this announcement includes the Resort Monorail.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>last time I was on the trains, it didn't look like they were "falling apart" at all... More hyperbole.<<<< Oh, they most certainly are. The once grey and white plastic "upholstery" is dirty, the blue seats are stained, the AC doesn't work, they smell, and they need help moving along up the "hills" these days. Much more fun and a grander experience on the boats.... ...something I thought I'd never say. Love the monorails, and it's a shame to see them like this. Quintessential Disney, and in ruins.
Originally Posted By leobloom But the smell of the monorails is charming, right? Surprised we haven't had a thread where someone praises the smell as quintessentially Disney.
Originally Posted By Manfried I say close them down as stated in the memo. And then clear the park. Force the lollygagging APers out the gate. They're not going to spend any money at that time of night anyway.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I still believe that it was poor wording of the internal statement. I still cant imagine that you will make guests paying $700 a night to hop a bus or boat. And even it does happen I expect it wont last long as resort guests complain. My other question do they mean one hour after posted park closing or one hour after Main Street closes, which is later than the rest of the park?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Hey, the monorail broke down tonight again! They certainly are running well!
