That particular night, all monorail line were down so everyone was using alternate transporation. Apparently, some workmen cut a fiber optic cable which forced all lines down...hence everyone was using other modes. My opinion was that it was a nightmare.
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Beware of upcoming trips - monorail and MANY, MANY rides were down
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Disneyhead'71
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Yep, last week all 3 monorail lines were down at the same time including the Epcot line.
mouse_luv
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No one said you can't be upset about it. It stinks, and many of us pay the same thing you do to stay on the monorail line, but things that run almost 24/7, 365 are bound to break down and sometimes you just have to take that into consideration and roll with the punches as many of us do. It's really not the worst thing in the world. I'd rather have problems at Disney than anywhere else.
Tom
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Yes, it's far....and I believe not even physically possible (or perhaps just extremely dangerous and/or illegal). You'd have to walk along public roads, since there is no path to the MK.
Back to the OP....did this happen to coincide with any of the power grid issues they've been having? If the monorail and four rides in Fantasyland had issues, that would make sense.
copcarguyp71
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You have every right to be upset and there is no reason to apologize. Differing opinions are welcome but I for one would never belittle your feelings. With the money that the monorail loop commands I think guests have every right to expect monorail service to be exemplary. Rides being down effects everyone and regardless of what resort we stay at WE ALL pay the same price to get into the parks and should all be upset about his level of failure to maintain rides and as well as up-time of all attractions/rides within the parks.
mouse_luv
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Refer back to my post #20 in this thread where I stated it was impossible to walk to the MK from the GF because of private paths and the canal where they store the electric water parade floats.
The Empress Lilly
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There is a pathway from the GF to the MK. One simply walks from the GF to the MK counterclockwise, that is, via the Poly, TTC and Contemporary. It's doable, but too far to be a practical alternative. And a bit unsafe near the tunnel.
Disneyhead'71
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Making excuses because Disney refuses to upgrade and maintain their public transport system is a recipe for disaster. The current fleet of monorail trains were designed for a 20 year run. We are now 23 years into that 20 year lifespan. The fact that it is failing is not only predictable, but by design.
ddbowdoin
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Yes, people who spend that money and EXPECT everything to be 100 percent operational at all times during their trip is unrealistic and entitled. I stay in deluxe resorts, anything mechanical from a toilet to a monorail can break and malfunction. If they maintain them and shut them down for a few hour people complain. Lose lose for Disney
mouse_luv
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I guess this is what separates many of us from others. Many of us understand that we can't expect TDO to fork out more than a sideways glance then alone a new monorail fleet! Do you realize how much those things cost? It isn't going to happen anytime soon I'm afraid. Learn to adapt, or just don't go. It's that simple.
traylorc
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IMHO, commentary regarding how the "ridiculously high rates" is really irrelevant. The rack rates are the by product of the market...Disney can only charge what people are willing to pay.
At the end of the day, regardless of how much you pay for your room....no matter if you are staying at a Disney Deluxe resort or the Ritz Carlton....mechanical issues/problems will arise. That's a simple fact of life.
Just because you pay a "premium" for a product or service, does not mean you will not encounter issues. Folks who pay for Benz, BMW, or Porsche will inevitably encounter mechanical problems with the vehicles. Mechanical problems don't care what you paid for your room or vehicle. Paying for a Deluxe resort does not grant individuals some sort of diplomatic immunity to mechanical issues. By the way...I'm saying this as someone who routinely stays at in a Deluxe when visiting Disney.
Also I read some comments about how Disney needs to "step it up to keep the rides working". I agree that Disney needs to do everything possible to keep the rides operational. Let's be honest, Disney would not be able to survive the liability lawsuits that would ensue if they were not doing everything possible to keep rides operational and safe. To be honest, I don't know how we can effectively gauge whether or not there has been increased deferred maintenance regarding Disney's equipment/rides.
The other problem is as follows...some of the steps Disney needs to keep rides operational involves shutting the down rides and/or attractions of an extended period of time. And when that happens...that means some one or some family is denied access to their favorite ride during their big trip. So now, some family is mad, upset or disappointed about their inability to go on their favorite ride. Unfortunately, that's the way things roll in the service/hospitality industry. Service providers will never please everyone. Conversely, customers will need to occasionally roll with punches when issues do arise.
Hopefully the OP was still able to enjoy their trip despite difficulties with the monorail.
Magenta Panther
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I suspect the people here who are attacking the OP are jealous as heck. Oh, yeah, and RUDE.
Were all still going to go, no matter what happens. Op was just saying that their family was disheartned at the fact that the monorail amd quite a few rides werent working when they were their. Theres no need for us to "adapt", or to tell us not to go.
We all know that were all still going to go to Disney cause thats what we love to do.
Lol no Magenta, i was sticking up for the Op. Im on her side on this
sweetpee_1993
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People on this thread are hilarious. Seriously. Okay, let me help.
Once upon a time there was a great and marvelous kingdom designed and built with the utmost of imagination and care. The landscaping was lush, everything a guest's eyes could see was amazingly perfect. The level of perfection was so amazing because it so rarely ever faltered. The show effects that malfunctioned were so rare it was a challenge to ever see anything of the sort. And the cleanliness would blow you away. It was as if the place was really magic. Really!
As time has gone by things have changed by leaps & bounds. Not as much care is placed in those amazing details. It's not rare at all to find things not working, dirty, or not up to the old standards. Monorails, attractions, etc. all break down regularly. When once upon a time monorail outages were all but non-existent (you know, back when park hours were longer & the trains ran even longer hours) now these outages are viewed as normal. They're expected. Some people even insinuate a person shouldn't be unhappy they were inconvenienced by things that are advertised as a perk, paid a premium to have, but couldn't access because of the poor maintenance plague of their indifferent hosts. That's cute. I like that part. LOL!
Once upon a time there was a great and marvelous kingdom designed and built with the utmost of imagination and care. The landscaping was lush, everything a guest's eyes could see was amazingly perfect. The level of perfection was so amazing because it so rarely ever faltered. The show effects that malfunctioned were so rare it was a challenge to ever see anything of the sort. And the cleanliness would blow you away. It was as if the place was really magic. Really!
As time has gone by things have changed by leaps & bounds. Not as much care is placed in those amazing details. It's not rare at all to find things not working, dirty, or not up to the old standards. Monorails, attractions, etc. all break down regularly. When once upon a time monorail outages were all but non-existent (you know, back when park hours were longer & the trains ran even longer hours) now these outages are viewed as normal. They're expected. Some people even insinuate a person shouldn't be unhappy they were inconvenienced by things that are advertised as a perk, paid a premium to have, but couldn't access because of the poor maintenance plague of their indifferent hosts. That's cute. I like that part. LOL!
You have every right to be upset about this, and every right to vent about it here.
For some people, Disney can do no wrong. They will attack you if you have something other than pixie dust sparkle happiness to say about WDW. I suggest you use the ignore feature on such members, and carry on with your freedom to discuss...whether positive or negative. Your opinions & feedback are certainly welcome here.
mouse_luv
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What do I have to be jealous of? That's nothing to be jealous of. Also, you obviously took my posts out of context in stating that they were rude. Look in the mirror maybe? There are more people on this thread agreeing than disagreeing with my stance.
Disneyhead'71
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To those that say adapt or don't go, I let my AP expire 18 months ago with no regrets.
Yeah, shorter lines for you!
Yeah, shorter lines for you!
janoimagine
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Wow ... not sure how to respond to such a rant.
If you pay $600 ish per night at a resort that one of it's key selling points is the monorail and its convienence and it is constantly breaking down you have every right to be ed off about it, and nobody should give them (Disney and TDO) a free pass about it.
Their used to be a time when Disney had this thing called maintenence. It has now been replaced with construction for time shares.
Some posters took what the op said about the elevators at the Contemp to mean they stayed their and assummed they should have walked to the MK when they actually stayed at the GF. Hence the confusion.
mouse_luv
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That was not a rant. It was truth. And if you were to read the rest of my posts you would see that I never ATTACKED OP. She/he even LIKED one of my posts. So please stop trying to start a crap storm where there isnt one.