Massive Upgrade For MK Monorail Station

[Disney1971]

In the very near future the MK monorail station is going to receive a massive overhaul. They have already started by removing the old ceiling fans and have installed new ones that have built in lighting. It also looks as if all of the old "pole lighting" will be removed permanently. New "chandelier" style lighting is set to be added to inside of the monorail station. They will also be widening the entry ramps for the both the express and the resort monorails to be comparable to the width of the ramps at EPCOT. Maybe we'll see some new monorails next?:sohappy:

 

[captainkidd]

I wonder if they'll be able to do this without interupting service.

This is great news, as it REALLY needs it. In fact, all the monorail stations need a good once over. They're all pretty dirty.

 

[BrerFrog]

Any idea on how much time this work will take?

 

[Disney1971]

Any idea on how much time this work will take?

I believe this is supposed to be completed prior to end of year.

 

[unkadug]

It's kind of odd that no permits have been filed for this. Especially the widening of the ramps would require a permit. Disney normally files permits for changing a light bulb.:lol:

 

[SeaCastle]

It's kind of odd that no permits have been filed for this. Especially the widening of the ramps would require a permit. Disney normally files permits for changing a light bulb.:lol:

I thought the same thing. I just searched the permit thread and couldn't find anything relating to the monorails. However, if this is true we could see some permits being filed soon, as the time between a permit being posted online and work beginning varies often.

I hope the changes aren't as massive as the OP says they are. I've always found the monorail station quite charming.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Intersting to hear this... I don't quite understand why the MK station is getting attention; I've always thought it looked fine.

If there's any station that needs an overhaul, its the TTC. In fact, the entire TTC complex could benefit from a complete re-do and update (starting with the removal of those hideous metal arches). Don't get me wrong, its nice to see potential upgrades being made to the Main Street Station, but I think the money could be better served over at the TTC. :shrug:

 

[_Scar]

lol

yay?

This is random, but welcomed by me. Those paths are always packed and chaotic.

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

In the very near future the MK monorail station is going to receive a massive overhaul. They have already started by removing the old ceiling fans and have installed new ones that have built in lighting. It also looks as if all of the old "pole lighting" will be removed permanently. New "chandelier" style lighting is set to be added to inside of the monorail station. They will also be widening the entry ramps for the both the express and the resort monorails to be comparable to the width of the ramps at EPCOT. Maybe we'll see some new monorails next?:sohappy:

Did you hear this from a Monorail Cast Member?

 

[enoe01]

Did you hear this from a Monorail Cast Member?

LOL nice Mr. Epcot. Make you wonder though.

 

[imagineer boy]

I hope its true, that station does need an overhaul. Maybe they can make it similar to TDL's really cool MK monorail station: http://www.tdrfan.com/around_the_resort/disney_resort_line_monorail/gallery/15

Altough I really think the TTC station needs it more. It reeks of the 70s and its practically falling apart!

 

[mickey2008.1]

Its good to see some work being done, even if its small updates. Ive always liked that station, so i hope they dont go messing with it too much. Like others have said, TTC needs it more, but lets be happy they are doing something positive. Baby steps leads to big things.

 

[Space Mountain]

Did you hear this from a Monorail Cast Member?

You know it's true so don't play games :animwink:

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

You know it's true so don't play games :animwink:

No games, just genuinely interested in the source. This is a bit different from the station expansion idea that has floated for several years.

 

[raven]

I've seen concept art of a new winding path between the station and the railroad for times when the line gets heavy. Don't know if this will be part of that or not but it was interesting none the less.

 

[wm49rs]

Any idea when this is all supposed to get underway?

 

[Disneyroks]

Yes. This is Correct!

We will be doing a MAJOR upgradeo n the MK's Monorail Station in January 2011.

Epcot's will start on July 2011.

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

I've seen concept art of a new winding path between the station and the railroad for times when the line gets heavy. Don't know if this will be part of that or not but it was interesting none the less.

Yeah, that's what I was referring to, Co-Pilot Gardens. The fellow responsible for putting that plan together has been championing it for a good ten years or so. I hope it's finally happening, but I'd be surprised if it did. It sounds like work is definitely happening on the lights, but I don't know about the rest of it.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Yeah, that's what I was referring to, Co-Pilot Gardens. The fellow responsible for putting that plan together has been championing it for a good ten years or so. I hope it's finally happening, but I'd be surprised if it did. It sounds like work is definitely happening on the lights, but I don't know about the rest of it.

Co-Pilot Gardens? There's a name for this potential extended queue area? :lol:

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Co-Pilot Gardens? There's a name for this potential extended queue area? :lol:

Well, the original idea was to sell Monorail-themed bricks like Walk Around The World, to comprise the extended queue of, and perhaps have a Monorail cab there as a photo op.