History of the Walt Disney World Monorail System

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03.19.2022



Ever wonder how it all works? How it was built? This is the story of the Walt Disney World Monorail system, one of the busiest monorail transit systems in the world. Riding aboard these trains is a classic part of the Disney experience, and today we will be delving into their creation and operation!

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Monorails are often misunderstood, and there are many myths about them. This video provides a comprehensive look at how monorails can still benefit society in their own way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc-0uVcsDrE

CREDIT:
Big thanks to 4k WDW for allowing me access to his amazing library of 4k, 5k, and 6k Walt Disney World content. Much of the footage in this video came from his channel.

Footage of Magic Kingdom Resort Line used in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgarXBqsTnI&t=56s

Footage of Epcot Line used in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB2HkRCF5VM&t=735s

Amtrak and AWVR Fan -cloudy day monorail footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujXEGuJNng

ithemepark -stormy day monorail footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI8sGxM-Yl8&t=124s

Jeff Rix -vintage 1978 Monorail footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzosG0dYKok

Will and Jesi Sample -monorail footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpSjKH9noAo

The Monorail Society footage:
Mark III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRYTisXmbJA&t=33s
Mark IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJNocAxMAaA&t=48s

RichardsTrainsAndMore -monorail black footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m5GfqJw5tY

Oliver Sanguy -WDW 1984 aerial footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj3MjFqcThY

Disneyland Monorail Mark VII footage from Alex the Historian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp9cpprgVt4&list=PLDqmmVa5Shzf0MmVXoIHPJFIdJ5OXE2ig&index=18

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