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New signage for the Express Sidewalk to the Magic Kingdom. Photo by M. Minderhoud [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

Walt Disney World replacing Monorails with “elevated sidewalks”

No handrails planned for now; Disney plans to "wait and see if they're needed." WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- It's no secret that the Walt Disney World Monorail system is in dire need of an upgrade. However, with the Covid-19 closures, Disney's ability to spend money on projects has greatly declined. Many projects have been delayed or modified to match projected budgets. One such project is the replacement of the Monorail fleet. Popular but pricey The Monorail transportation system, while popular, is expensive for ...
September 27, 2020 by Walt in Florida
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The road to nowhere, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Walt Disney World buses to be replaced with sidewalks

It's the most wonderful time of the year -- but it's also the time when people tend to overindulge in our favorite holiday foods and drink! In order to combat this problem, Walt Disney World has announced that they will eliminate all Walt Disney World buses and replace them with sidewalks. Obesity - a wide spread problem There is a growing trend among park visitors, and it is not hard to spot where it is growing: the waistline. At a recent TED talk, ...
December 27, 2017 by Walt in Florida
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