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On Tuesday, June 10, the Walt Disney World Monorail continued shuttling guests around the Magic Kingdom loop despite inclement weather conditions. Several riders reported deteriorating conditions on the transportation system, including near-zero visibility and leaking windows. The Walt Disney World Monorail has shuttled guests around the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC), Magic Kingdom Park, and several Disney Resort hotels since the Central Florida Disney destination opened in 1971. Decades later, the transportation system expanded to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and EPCOT, and an Express line between Magic Kingdom Park and the TTC was added. Credit: Disney The Monorail welcomes thousands of riders daily, but like any well-used transportation system, it experiences occasional technical issues. On Tuesday, Walt Disney World Resort guests reported that the EPCOT line shut down for an extended period, forcing guests to seek alternate transportation options. Although the EPCOT Monorail eventually reopened, this was just the beginning of the problems for Walt Disney World Resort’s most iconic transportation system. Heavy rainstorms rolled into Central Florida on Tuesday afternoon, dousing Walt Disney World Resort guests. The Monorail can operate in heavy rain and most thunderstorms, which aren’t unusual in the Sunshine State, so this wouldn’t usually be news. However, several Magic Kingdom Park guests shared unsettling videos of their experiences riding the Monorail during Tuesday’s storm. Credit: Disney First, X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DrewDisneyDude shared a video taken while waiting for the Monorail at the Magic Kingdom station.

Planning a trip to Disney? Make sure you check out the latest changes to dining before you go. Credit: Disney Related: “Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism” – Disney Slams AI Tech in Scathing New Lawsuit Anyone who has ever been to the Disney theme parks knows that planning a trip can be quite daunting. From picking which park to visit to booking hotel rooms, there’s a lot to consider when visiting both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Things have only gotten more complicated over the years, thanks to additions like Lightning Lane, which allow guests to book return times for select rides and attractions. This service comes at an additional cost, acting similarly to Express Pass at Universal Studios’ list of theme parks. One of the most important parts of a Disney vacation is planning dining reservations. The Disney theme parks are home to dozens of incredibly unique eateries, both fast-food and sit-down. It’s highly recommended that guests solidify their dining plans early to avoid missing out on reservations, though this is easier said than done. However, a new update has fundamentally changed how guests can plan their Disney vacation. Credit: Scott Gustin, Disney Related: Disney World Shares Major Update Days After Total Theme Park Closure The Disneyland Resort website is updating its features, allowing more flexibility and control when searching for and planning dining reservations. As shown by Scott Gustin on X, Disneyland is rolling out several new tools that aim to make the