Monorail Crash

[Rafiki31]

Wow, thanks for the updates. I had lost track of this story.

 

[brittanyherndon]

I didn't realize that they stopped allowing guests to ride in the front of the monorail trains due to the crash.

that is sad what about the kids that enjoyed that pleasure

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I know several monorail drivers. One reason that they are not allowing up front rides is because the drivers are still grieving and coming to grips with the tragedy. People will say the stupidest (and cruelest) things, and that's the last thing the drivers need. I know right after it happened several of my friends had some absolutely unbelievable comments form guests, and these were just guests on the platform. Now imagine an entire Monorail ride with a guest like that.

I was at Disney during the Pluto incident and later worked that same parade. I will never forget a year after the accident when I was sitting down to watch some of my friends in the parade on my day off and a little girl next to me started going on and on about how her friend saw Pluto get run over. She had no way of knowing I was a CM or that I worked that parade. I politely informed her that nobody saw it happen, it was backstage. It was still hurtful to hear, that somebody is trying to make themselves sound cool by claiming things about this tragedy that are untrue.

I don't know what the future holds for Monorail rides. I hvaen't asked my friends if there is any talk of reinstating it once the crash has faded in the minds of the public, but as for right now, I think they are making the right decision for the drivers.

 

[mommy2allgirls]

goodness, thank you so much for all of the updateds. It is amazing how many people are affected by this sad event

 

[glitterkittyy]

Do you have any info about the drive of monorail pink?

Did he return to work?

Word from the CMs I know is that he was let go along with the supervisor.

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

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[Savikins]

I didn't realize that they stopped allowing guests to ride in the front of the monorail trains due to the crash.

Yeah, they did stop that. I was last there in august, I believe, and wanted my friend to be able to experience the front seat view. Needless to say, we were disappointed.

 

[RadioNate]

I know several monorail drivers. One reason that they are not allowing up front rides is because the drivers are still grieving and coming to grips with the tragedy. People will say the stupidest (and cruelest) things, and that's the last thing the drivers need. I know right after it happened several of my friends had some absolutely unbelievable comments form guests, and these were just guests on the platform. Now imagine an entire Monorail ride with a guest like that.

I was at Disney during the Pluto incident and later worked that same parade. I will never forget a year after the accident when I was sitting down to watch some of my friends in the parade on my day off and a little girl next to me started going on and on about how her friend saw Pluto get run over. She had no way of knowing I was a CM or that I worked that parade. I politely informed her that nobody saw it happen, it was backstage. It was still hurtful to hear, that somebody is trying to make themselves sound cool by claiming things about this tragedy that are untrue.

I don't know what the future holds for Monorail rides. I hvaen't asked my friends if there is any talk of reinstating it once the crash has faded in the minds of the public, but as for right now, I think they are making the right decision for the drivers.

As a former CM, I totally agree. The last thing a driver needs is a well meaning (or not guest) asking questions and bringing up the incident while they are working.

CM's are a close knit group and things like this are very upsetting to everyone.

I'm glad Disney is putting the needs of the employees ahead of guest wants.

 

[mommy2allgirls]

I'm glad Disney is putting the needs of the employees ahead of guest wants.

I second that

 

[RadioNate]

Just as an aside, it has been rumored today that monorail teal is in full operation and has been in use with guests.

 

[mommy2allgirls]

oh wow, I didn't realize it would be in use already. I think it will be weird to ride on it knowing where the cars came from

 

[RadioNate]

oh wow, I didn't realize it would be in use already. I think it will be weird to ride on it knowing where the cars came from

someone twitpic-ed it earlier today taking guests on the express beam.

I can't think of who but if you search 'monorail teal' on Twitter it is there.

 

[mommy2allgirls]

someone twitpic-ed it earlier today taking guests on the express beam.

I can't think of who but if you search 'monorail teal' on Twitter it is there.

I found this pic

It looks so much like blue but there is a different under the windows in the middle of each train is white where on the blue monrail the color is just solid blue, hopefully that makes sense

 

[Eljay]

Here is Monorail Teal, in service.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfoL37Mpvdw

 

[ma2jr]

Glad I came upon this thread.. thx for the updates.