Downtown Disney District Monorail Service Entrance Gets Gate to Prevent Guest Confusion

A gated area with a covered blue structure and lush greenery resembles the enchanting Disney District. A lamp post adorned with a colorful banner stands on the right, and in the foreground, the pavement remains clear, inviting guests to navigate without confusion.

Disney has added a permanent metal gate to the service entrance of the Downtown Disney District Monorail station. Monorail Station Gate The service entrance is next to a guest walkway leading between Downtown Disney District and Pixar Pals Parking Structure. It has caused significant confusion over the years. We’ve seen several guests who don’t know … Read more

New Theme Park Entry Gates Under Construction for Disneyland Monorail

Two construction workers on a lift inspect a large metal structure at the future monorail station. A colorful barrier lies in the foreground, with a blue metal roof completing the backdrop, reminiscent of the vibrant scenes at Disneyland Park.

Construction continues on the monorail station at Downtown Disney District while the Disneyland Monorail is closed for refurbishment. Downtown Disney District Monorail Station Construction The station is behind walls in an array of bright colors. A sign on the blue door through the construction walls says “Disneyland Monorail is Currently Unavailable.” The construction is primarily … Read more

Space Age Structures Rise & Monorail Station Refurbishment Underway at Downtown Disney District

Construction continues for the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, with a number of projects making visible progress. Space Age structures reminiscent of the architectural style used in California around the 1950s and 60s are rising, and the Disneyland Monorail station is covered in extensive scaffolding. Monorail Station Scaffolding Over at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Fencing Removed Around Monorail Station in Downtown Disney District

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Construction fencing that has surrounded the Monorail Station in Downtown Disney District since January 2023 has finally been removed. Construction Fencing Removed Around Monorail Station in Downtown Disney District When we stopped by Downtown Disney today, we saw that the rest of the construction fencing surrounding the Monorail Station had been removed. Though the construction … Read more

New Pavement Laid Outside Downtown Disney District Monorail Station

Most of the construction fencing has been removed from around the Downtown Disney District Monorail station, revealing fresh new pavement. Fencing wrapped in green scrim still blocks where the pavement of the extended queue is being replaced. The fencing was erected around the station entrance a month ago, but the Monorail remained open and operational … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Monorail System Remains Closed

The Walt Disney World Monorail system remains unavailable after initially going down last night. All lines of the Monorail are closed. Guests traveling from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom currently have to take a ferryboat or bus. Buses to EPCOT and resorts are also available. Signs direct guests to the ferryboat for … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbished Monorail Station Opens at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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After a lengthy refurbishment of the entrance and Monorail station of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Monorail service has finally returned. Guests can once again reach the Monorail station from inside the Great Ceremonial House. Before boarding the Monorail, guests must go through a contactless security checkpoint. A new red-roofed bridge connects the Great Ceremonial House … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/1/21): Florida Blue Lounge at EPCOT, Villains Wishables, Morning Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Last Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Muppets Haunted Mansion Éclair, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House Entrance Water Feature Returns, Themed Lighting Installed in Monorail Station

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Work at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continues, with landscaping, lighting, and painting moving at breakneck speed. Today we were thrilled to find one Great Ceremonial House detail survived the makeover. The water feature is intact. In fact, water was flowing today. It is difficult to get a good view of the water feature through the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disneyland 8/26/21 (Princess Week, Main Street Pumpkin Festival, Haul-o-Ween, and Haunted Mansion Holiday Installations)

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We had a very busy day checking up on all the Halloween decorations going into the park and we found tons of new merchandise along the way. Come along with us as we run all over the Disneyland Resort! Disney California Adventure Halloween is fast approaching and we saw signs of it all over both … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/6/21): Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Passholder Preview Reservations, New Retail Displays, Earlier October Opening at EPCOT, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, August 6, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/29/21): Citricos, Trail’s End, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor All Get Reopening Dates, Trail’s End Won’t Have Fried Chicken, the Morocco Restrooms Have Reopened, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more