Those model monorails

[adrianna_sarah]

I have seen several people on this site mention the model monorails. I finally had to see what the fuss was all about. I think we've found a must-have for under the tree! I found them on ebay, along with a couple of hotel terminals and a handfull of attractions/rides. Couple few q's if anyone knows:

1. Most pieces are going for reasonable prices, however a little model of Alice's Teacups was up to $165. Holy chowder! This must be a supply and demand thing. Is the piece retired and if so are there other retired pieces?

2. Looked like there was a Cinderellas Castle, a Spaceship Earth, and a Sorcerer's Hat. Is there anything out/planned to come out to represent the Animal Kingdom?

3. Looks like only hotels on the monorail line were represented. Is this the case?

Thanks,
Adrianna

 

[julia & nicks mom]

did you call Disney and ask them their prices? I would bet if you called them they could tell you everything that is available and the prices -

Last time I was there (Oct.) - it seems like they are trying to help you build a mini WDW so the other hotels might be coming!

 

[DisneyDude10171]

2. Looked like there was a Cinderellas Castle, a Spaceship Earth, and a Sorcerer's Hat. Is there anything out/planned to come out to represent the Animal Kingdom?

3. Looks like only hotels on the monorail line were represented. Is this the case?

Thanks,
Adrianna

2) I am not yet aware of a DAK piece. Be advised that the Castle and the sorcerer's hat (which I did not know they made) are stand alones and do not directly interact with the monorail. However, there is a model of the TTC which also allows you to switch over between three different monorail loops. If you are a Disneyland/California Adventure fan, they also made a Golden Gate bridge model that the monorail could pass through.

3) At this time, only the Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian resorts have been made. Also, they made a little add-on set that contained scaled-down signage for each resort... some of them light-up, too

Hope this helped!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I saw a tree of Life when I was there in October - I will see if I can find a list of everything availbale

 

[julia & nicks mom]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1383&item=6505084258&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

here is a link to ebay for the tree of life