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The screen is the backup camera, been in place since 2009'ish. The console was updated beginning of last year.

Cast members have other ways of getting in, mainly comp tickets for just this occasion. Don't count them out.

Yes, drivers can still drive and it's obvious when they do. However going full automation with no driver would have no affect on how they currently handle. It's a hardware limitation of the train, not a software limitation.

It's the trains themselves that limit the new automation system. The drive system is based on analog relays with 5 forward and 4 braking, just like you said. TCS is designed with fine control to determine speed, and this isn't possible unless the entirety of the current propulsion system is torn...

The propulsion system is 100% analog, and the new control system cannot work at peak efficiency without and updated propulsion system. A driver is much smoother because they can predict how the train will respond with feel and experience. The computer gets no feedback since it's an analog drive...

Trees are currently being cleared along side the monorail beam from the solar farm all the way to the bus lot.

During the marathon running 4/3/5 is quite common. That's 4 on resorts, 3 on express, and 5 on Epcot. Not to mention that the system will remain active for the entire weekend.

In the early days yes they would park them nose to nose, but past events have caused that option to be discontinued.

That one had actually always been there but wasn't working until recently.

There is also an update on the Epcot line advertising Flower and Garden.

It was more of a touch up. It's currently back getting the full paint job now.

There have been signs in both english and spanish printed on the doors since the trains were brought into operation. Guests just don't look for signs.

That says to me the Building is now completely gutted, and ready to accept new stuff.

Those panels pop open on occasion, nothing that can't be resolved quickly if a cast member is informed. The dripping is probably the AC condensation on the ceiling panels. That sort of happens in humid Florida.

It was for an item dropped in the trough. Its been out for about 2 weeks now.

Awesome! Thanks for the pictures.

Not sure which train is next. Coral needs the paint, Teal needs paint and windshield replacements, however I'm hoping for lime since it is going to be coming back out with the blue deltas.

Red moved under its own power yesterday. I would expect it to be out relatively soon.

Just to add a little bit of actual news, the building I was talking about yesterday is now completely demolished. Also it looks like the foundation work is underway for the gravity building.

No pictures, but the remainder of the small maintenance building on the back is now being demolished. They completed about half of it today so I would expect the other half to disappear tomorrow.