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Diane D · 08-30-2009, 01:40 PM

Will be making our first visit to Disneyland in a couple weeks. I see on the map that there is a monorail. Can anyone just "go for a ride" if they want? If so, where would you board?

PinkBudgie · 08-30-2009, 01:44 PM

As long as you have a ticket to DLR you can ride. You can get on in DTD or in Tomorrowland. I don't think they let you go round trip. If you want to go back you have to get in line again.

Diane D · 08-30-2009, 02:05 PM

Does it make a loop? What is it's main purpose?

splash5 · 08-30-2009, 02:12 PM

It starts in Downtown Disney and ends up inside DL right above the Nemo submarines. Last time we were there, it was one way and then you get back in line to ride the rest of the way. It gives a view of CA, Downtown Disney, GCH, DLH. It is a nice way to get into (or out of the park) without all the walking. You must have a ticket to DL to ride it, as it stops in the park.

disneyfaninaz · 08-30-2009, 02:18 PM

Unlike at WDW, the original monorail was just a ride. It did stop at the Disneyland Hotel many years ago, but it was not intended for transportation between resorts and parks like it is in WDW.

So to answer the OPs original question, yes, you can just ride it for the heck of it. You get a nice ride through the park, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian.

adorelc · 08-30-2009, 02:35 PM

Does the monorail run on MM, or do you have to use the main DL entrance until regular park hours?

CinderellaDreamer · 08-30-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by adorelc

Does the monorail run on MM, or do you have to use the main DL entrance until regular park hours?

It does run on MM, but it does not begin running until the park opens, MM or not. If you want to get in quickly, its best to be at the gate ahead of time.

kik050 · 08-31-2009, 06:06 AM

If you get a chance, try and get into the front car. Definitely a better experience.

08-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
Diane D Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 199	Monorail Will be making our first visit to Disneyland in a couple weeks. I see on the map that there is a monorail. Can anyone just "go for a ride" if they want? If so, where would you board? __________________ 1987 - Grosvenor; 1989 - Contemporary & Grosvenor; 1992 - PO & Cocoa Beach; 1997 - Holiday Inn & CBR; 1997 - Holiday Inn-Main Gate East; 1998 - Coronado Springs; 1999 - ASMo; 2000 - PO; 2001 - ASMu; 7/2002 - CBR & Polynesian; 11/2002 - ASMu; 06/2003 - AKL; 07/2004 - Pop Century; 05/2005 - Pop Century; 11/2005 - Coronado Springs; 06/2006 - Polynesian & ASMo 05/2007 - Polynesian; 10/2007 - Pop Century; 05/2008 - Coronado Springs; 08/2008 - ASMu; 05/2009 - Pop Century

08-30-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
PinkBudgie Expert Disneyland Snowball Maker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N.California Posts: 2,750	As long as you have a ticket to DLR you can ride. You can get on in DTD or in Tomorrowland. I don't think they let you go round trip. If you want to go back you have to get in line again. __________________ Beware the Grooooove!

08-30-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
Diane D Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 199	Does it make a loop? What is it's main purpose? __________________ 1987 - Grosvenor; 1989 - Contemporary & Grosvenor; 1992 - PO & Cocoa Beach; 1997 - Holiday Inn & CBR; 1997 - Holiday Inn-Main Gate East; 1998 - Coronado Springs; 1999 - ASMo; 2000 - PO; 2001 - ASMu; 7/2002 - CBR & Polynesian; 11/2002 - ASMu; 06/2003 - AKL; 07/2004 - Pop Century; 05/2005 - Pop Century; 11/2005 - Coronado Springs; 06/2006 - Polynesian & ASMo 05/2007 - Polynesian; 10/2007 - Pop Century; 05/2008 - Coronado Springs; 08/2008 - ASMu; 05/2009 - Pop Century

08-30-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
splash5 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 307	It starts in Downtown Disney and ends up inside DL right above the Nemo submarines. Last time we were there, it was one way and then you get back in line to ride the rest of the way. It gives a view of CA, Downtown Disney, GCH, DLH. It is a nice way to get into (or out of the park) without all the walking. You must have a ticket to DL to ride it, as it stops in the park. __________________

08-30-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
disneyfaninaz It takes faith, trust & pixie dust! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 7,249	Unlike at WDW, the original monorail was just a ride. It did stop at the Disneyland Hotel many years ago, but it was not intended for transportation between resorts and parks like it is in WDW. So to answer the OPs original question, yes, you can just ride it for the heck of it. You get a nice ride through the park, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. __________________ Wendy- - - Me DH DD (9 going on 18) Our Magical "Mental Health" Cruise Trip Report (March 2008) ~ Our Magical "Celebration" Cruise Trip Report (March 2009) Our Awesome Yosemite & Monterey Bay Trip Report (May 2009) March 2009 ~ POFQ/Magical Western Caribbean ~ ~ March 2008 ~ POFQ/ & Party/AK/Magical Western Caribbean DD dx'd Type I 12/7/09

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08-30-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
adorelc Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38	Does the monorail run on MM, or do you have to use the main DL entrance until regular park hours?

08-31-2009, 06:06 AM	#8
kik050 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 14	If you get a chance, try and get into the front car. Definitely a better experience.

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