For the first time since 2021, guests can once again ride in the back of the Disneyland Monorail.
Disneyland Monorail
Earlier this month, the front of the Disneyland Monorail opened to guests for the first time since before COVID-19. The back section was closed because of COVID-19, but it became available again for a brief period when the attraction reopened in 2021. Now, for the first time since before the pandemic, all the seats on the attraction are open, as guests can finally ride in the “tail cone” again.
Just like with the front cabin, there is no separate line to ride in the “tail cone.” If you’d like to ride in the section and it fills up, you can ask Cast Members if you can wait for the next ride.
While we were happy that the back cabin was finally open again, it was disappointing to see the lack of upkeep inside. As you can see from the above photo, there are definitely some areas of the structure that could use some TLC.
The glass was also incredibly dirty, so the views weren’t nearly as stunning as they could have been. Additionally, all but one of the speakers was blown out.
With all of that said, the “tail cone” still offers interesting vantage points and views from around the park. You get a long and unobstructed view as you move away from different locations, rather than viewing them as they go by. The above photo shows us exiting Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
We also got a good look at the construction taking place on the Disneyland Railroad. The attraction has been closed since August 5, 2024. We noticed that there is currently no track between Mickey’s Toontown and Tomorrowland.
Overall, the “tail cone” would benefit from some maintenance to clean the glass, fix the speakers, and make the interior nicer. The ride also isn’t as interesting as sitting in the “nose cone,” as you don’t get to travel with the pilot. However, if you want a relaxing and unique ride on the Disneyland Monorail then the “tail cone” is worth a try.
Watch our full-ride POV from the back of the Disneyland Monorail:
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