Monorail broken down on Epcot line.

[palmtreegirl]

Entrance to Epcot blocked off and Epcot monorail is shut down. All we could see on the way to MK from Epcot were multiple ambulances that were also in the wooded area.


Edited to add there's no accident, a monorail broke down. Info in posts below.

 

[erinch]

Amy more info on this? We left Epcot at 6 tonight

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Entrance to Epcot blocked off and Epcot monorail is shut down. All we could see on the way to MK from Epcot were multiple ambulances that were also in the wooded area.

Can't find any news locally as of yet.

 

[dimndgal1]

The very few twets about it indicate the monorail was broken and evacuation took some time happening...

I am actually surprised at how little chatter there is @ it, but maybe I am not searching the right keywords

 

[mistysue]

Pictures on twitter saying the monorail is being evacuated.

 

[palmtreegirl]

Pictures on twitter saying the monorail is being evacuated.

I think the monorail is shut down so people can't see the accident, but I'm not sure.

 

[Disneyhayes]

I'm not finding much elsewhere.


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[mom2princess&pirate]

I'm sitting on the monorail as I type. Our train did break down. We got on the monorail in Epcot at 5:30 and were stuck for quite a while because they couldn't get the tow car to us because the switch was stuck. They were prepping to take us down on ladders but finally got the tow car to us and we are moving at a snails pace toward the transportation center. So, no accident...just a broken monorail. We missed our O'Hana reservation but at least we are safe!!! It's been almost 3 hours now!!!

 

[Disneyhayes]

good to hear! stuck on a monorail at Disney has to be better than stuck in traffic at home. I hope you can get another o'hana reservation during your trip!


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[Chimaera]

So why the ambulances? Just a precaution in case they had to take people down by ladder?

 

[mom2princess&pirate]

Well now we have stopped again. Apparently one if the breaks didn't release and we have to wait for someone to come out and check it out!!!

 

[palmtreegirl]

I'm sitting on the monorail as I type. Our train did break down. We got on the monorail in Epcot at 5:30 and were stuck for quite a while because they couldn't get the tow car to us because the switch was stuck. They were prepping to take us down on ladders but finally got the tow car to us and we are moving at a snails pace toward the transportation center. So, no accident...just a broken monorail. We missed our O'Hana reservation but at least we are safe!!! It's been almost 3 hours now!!!

Oh no!!! That sucks. . Thanks for the update though!

 

[angierae]

I saw a tweet from someone who had been stuck on the monorail for three hours.

 

[mom2princess&pirate]

So why the ambulances? Just a precaution in case they had to take people down by ladder?

Yes, I think they were there as a safety precaution! Wish I could post a picture!!

 

[DisneyWisher]

I'm sitting on the monorail as I type. Our train did break down. We got on the monorail in Epcot at 5:30 and were stuck for quite a while because they couldn't get the tow car to us because the switch was stuck. They were prepping to take us down on ladders but finally got the tow car to us and we are moving at a snails pace toward the transportation center. So, no accident...just a broken monorail. We missed our O'Hana reservation but at least we are safe!!! It's been almost 3 hours now!!!

I hope Ohana still accommodates you. Making sure I go to the ladies room before boarding from now on. Yikes

 

[WEDWDW]

Well now we have stopped again. Apparently one if the breaks didn't release and we have to wait for someone to come out and check it out!!!

WOW!

I sure hope Disney does something nice for you guys!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

3 hours - YIKES! I'm glad everyone is OK but what a nightmare especially if you have small kids (or have to go to the bathroom!)

 

[DizneyNutz]

A wasted afternoon at Disney is

Hopefully the air is running on the Monorail and the least they could do is order in some pizza, it's getting late and I would imagine there are some hungry peeps onboard!

Here's hoping your ordeal is over soon.

 

[Wendybird55]

Wow! Even on the monorail 3 hours is a long time...hope you had AC. With all I read about monorail breakdowns and such I am happy that I don't have to use the monorail that much during our trips. We tend to stay at BWV and bus or boat it to the parks. Sometimes we use monorail to get from MK to monorail resort for an ADR...usually contemporary (but we can also walk there). I just guess monorail repairs and upgrades can't keep up with all the Disney traffic and use and though it looks the most advanced form or transportation at Disney it is not always the most reliable. I'm just glad everyone is OK and calm...not sure how I would like being stuck on a monorail for 3 hours...all you need is IASW playing in the background and you'd have it made!

 

[pixiedustmomma]

Glad everyone is ok!

Being stuck for that long has to be aggravating. Hopefully anyone who had reservations will still get tables. I think everyone should get some extra pixie dust!!!