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Monorail Support beams needing repair!
- Thread starter GrumpyFan
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EPCOT-O.G.
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It’s a shame the RCID didn’t insist on basic facilities and transportation management and permitted its masters to allow things to deteriorate this poorly
Ayla
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You can see the cracks in the beam right behind it, too.
Disstevefan1
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Holy cr@p!
I truly hope they fix this ASAP and not wait for a tragedy.
Unlike the EPCOT renovation, I would be totally in favor of an extended shut down of the monorail for it to be fixed correctly.
asianway
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The Epcot beam way has been a nightmare since it started. Contractor screwed it up
JoeCamel
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Wasn't that cast in house?
After 50 years of constant use for the MK lines, and now more than 40 for the Epcot line, I have to wonder what the overall state of the system is?
I would hope it gets regular inspections and maintenance considering the notorious Florida soil conditions, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if we see an extended downtime for some major repairs in the near future. Knowing Disney though and how they've done things recently, I wouldn't be surprised at all if reaches the point of "too costly to repair and maintain" and they demolish it. I really hope that never happens as the Monorail is an iconic part of WDW, but I think all of us here know that it's a real possibility.
I would hope it gets regular inspections and maintenance considering the notorious Florida soil conditions, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if we see an extended downtime for some major repairs in the near future. Knowing Disney though and how they've done things recently, I wouldn't be surprised at all if reaches the point of "too costly to repair and maintain" and they demolish it. I really hope that never happens as the Monorail is an iconic part of WDW, but I think all of us here know that it's a real possibility.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Sadly I could see the Epcot line going away one day and keeping the resort and T&T monorail system. Enjoying seeing the monorail go in/out of Epcot however
I believe so. The MK loop was cast off-site and brought in, the Epcot loop was done on-site, IIRC.
Now we know what that $17 billion Iger talked about is going towards...
asianway
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Then that was the problem I know it wasn’t whoever cast the originals. Riding to Epcot was teeth jarring when it opened
EPCOT-O.G.
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Yeah. I don’t see how they could do away with the TTC monorail. I can’t imagine the time that would take to move that deluge of guests every day solely by boat
EeyoreFan#24
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That’s my guess too. Epcot line get wiped away completely. MK lines are only kept barely alive for show, with no concern for efficiency or practice use. Skyliner or other is added for Epcot transfers and something else to move the masses across the lake is added.
I hope I’m wrong completely.
If it were found to be in bad repair and too costly to fix, they would probably just add a bunch of busses.
monorail81
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They have been maintaining and patching the beams for many, many years. We saw some fresh patches last week over near the switches by TTC. I would imagine they might be working on Epcot’s beam after seeing the fresh patches and now this. Yes the Epcot beam was cast on property. Yes the Epcot beam has always been rougher. It was always fun to watch the wave of the trains in the roof rearview mirror on the Epcot straightaways.
Did some digging. The original MK loop was cast in Tacoma, WA and shipped in via rail. The Epcot line was indeed produced locally.
Clearly part of the new World Nature theming. Designed to look like the salt water mist in the air from the Seas pavilion has caused corrosion and damage.
Brian
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This reads like an Instagram post by Zach Riddley.Clearly part of the new World Nature theming. Designed to look like the salt water mist in the air from the Seas pavilion has caused corrosion and damage.
EPCOT-O.G.
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“Water doesn’t only replenish, over time it is one of nature’s most corrosive and destructive tools. Enjoy mountain ranges? Many are carved by glaciers, which is merely water kept at frozen temperatures.”Clearly part of the new World Nature theming. Designed to look like the salt water mist in the air from the Seas pavilion has caused corrosion and damage.
EPCOT-O.G.
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With the recent announcement that Moana culminates the massive remodeling of EPCOT, what’s he got next in store?