The MK transit situation is becoming STUPID!

[Jasonflz]

I still remember being at the park on July 4th (2 years ago) when the monarails collided. Basically no one knew why they had stopped running as Disney only released the press info the following morning.

First off, all of the mainstream attention was directed towards the ferries, which had everyone waiting for at least an hour in line. The bus situation was at least a bit better.

I must say though, Disney really does know how to handle crowd control well and keep everyone calm and reassured.

The scary thing is, I was an inch from boarding one of the monorails that collided.

 

[Frau Farbissina]

Well, while it can be trouble when crowds build - the crowd is the crowd. If its busy and everyone is trying to leave at once, it doesn't matter. Ever gone to a theme park or even arena that doesn't have a system like this and everyone is leaving at once? You tend to wait in your car in your parking spot until someone "lets you out" - and then you have to wait in a line of cars to get on the road. Regardless of how frustrating the TTC system may seem to many, the alternative is MUCH worse. And I am often amazed at how many posters here marvel at the beauty, wonder, and storytelling in AK, but can't see that it is being utilized in this very design before you even get into the MK. Regardless of how much of a hassle it can be when you decide to leave with thousands of other people - it is an engineering phenomenon (espeically for the late 60s). And it does do an amazing job of setting the Disney experience apart.

I actually agree. I wouldn't change it and as some of the previous posters have said, I also like it for sentimental reasons. I miss that first glimpse of the Magic Kingdom from the ferry now that I stay on property and take a bus to the MK. That was always quite a thrill.