Monday, May 18, 2009

80 Days to Go: The Monorail

This countdown post will be a quick one, just to touch on one of the most famous modes of transportation in Walt Disney World--the monorail! I have already discussed the two parks it is connected to--the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Walt Disney loved trains and he saw the monorail as the transportation of the future. They are quick and add to the Disney experience. The monorails are centered around the Ticket and Transportation center, also the parking lot for the Magic Kingdom. You can also catch the ferry to the Magic Kingdom from this center.

The monorails are also connected to the Polynesian Resort, the Contemporary Resort, and the Grand Floridian. I would advise visiting these other resorts and eating at them as well (more on that later).

For a real thrill, ask a castmember if you can drive the monorail. They allow families to sit with the captain and help drive. All you have to do is ask!

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