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POSTED Sun, 04/01/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Monorail To Get Marvel Makeover

Earlier in March, we reported that Disney CEO Bob Iger had revealed plans to incorporate Marvel characters into Disney parks in the future. We now know there is at least one solid plan to feature some these characters in Walt Disney World.

Disney recently announced plans to wrap one of Walt Disney World's monorail trains with an "Avengers" theme. Look for the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow to be featured on the monorail train.

POSTED Mon, 03/05/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Monorail Hours Changed

The Walt Disney World monorail's hours have been changed because of work on the DVC addition at the Grand Floridian.

Guests can expect the Magic Kingdom resort loop to be closed each day from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The change started March 2nd and it is said Disney is planning to have the work done by the end of March.

POSTED Tue, 11/01/2011 - 13:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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NTSB Finishes Report on 2009 Monorail Accident

After nearly two-and-a-half years, the National Transportation Safety Board delivered its concluded report on the 2009 monorail accident that claimed a Disney employee's life. The fourteen page report found employee errors as well as lack of safety protocols to be the main cause of the collision of two monrail trains which claimed the life of 21-year-old Austin Wuennenberg.

POSTED Mon, 08/15/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Gets New Monorail

WDW will soon have twelve monorail trains in its collection as they plan to add a new train to its fleet this fall.

The new train will make an even dozen monorails in the Disney collection. The last time Disney had a full twelve trains was prior to the July 2009 accident that resulted in the death of a driver. Since then, WDW has been running eleven monorails.

POSTED Fri, 07/15/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Pares Down Monorail Hours

Disney has cut down on its monorail transportation hours this summer in an effort to give more maintenance time to the system.

Guests of Disney need to know that the monorail systems servicing Epcot and the Magic Kingdom will be shut down one hour after the parks' regular closing times. Also, it will remained closed during any of the parks' Extra Magic Hours.

These new hours of operation have already went into effect for Epcot and are set to start August 1 for the Magic Kingdom. Guests can still return to their cars and hotels from the parks via boats and buses.

POSTED Sun, 04/03/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Lawsuit Over Monorail Worker's Death Dismissed

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by a deceased monorail pilot's mother has been dismissed. Twenty-one-year-old Austin Wuennenberg died July 5, 2009, as the result of two monorails colliding at Disney's Ticket and Trasnportation Center.

Wuennenberg's mother filed the lawsuit against Disney last year, and accused her son's supervisior creating an unsafe situation by leaving his post. Both the family's and Disney's attorneys have said the lawsuit has been settled, but no specific details about the settlment are available.

POSTED Wed, 08/04/2010 - 01:03 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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New Monorail Job to Enhance Safety at Epcot

Stemming from a July 2009 fatal accident of Monorail driver Austin Wuennenberg, Disney has made plans to create a new Monorail position and increase pay for the trains' workers.

In the old way of doing things, the job of "monorail coordinator" had workers not only directing traffic, but also left them tasked with other duties such as employee schedules. With the creation of the new position, aptly named the "central monorail controller," workers occupying this position can concentrate specifically on directing the monorail traffic.

In addition, Disney reportedly is in talks with some o

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POSTED Tue, 11/11/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Fantastic Afternoon Breaks At Walt Disney World

Most Disney families dream of spending their holidays at the Disney Parks, but longer Park hours and high crowd levels can make touring more hectic fun. It's important to schedule in some relaxation time where you can get away from the fray and take care of yourself before going back out into thrills. For my family that means a mid-afternoon break is a must, read on for five great ideas how to relax and refresh while at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Fri, 10/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five Things That Make Every Disney Vacation My Best Disney Trip Ever

A Walt Disney World vacation offers something for everyone, and even regular visitors who take and annual trip or more can be treated to new and exciting experiences. However, there are also those things that fans come to know and love, those things that you just couldn't imagine going to Disney and not doing. This is my "must do" list of five things that make every Disney vacation my best Disney trip ever.

POSTED Mon, 07/28/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Show Your Disney Side with Fun Car Accessories

From seasonal antenna toppers to entire "stick families" in Mickey Mouse ears, there are many options when it comes to adding a Disney touch to your car. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite car accessories.

POSTED Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

There are so many reasons to love Walt Disney World's Flagship Resort Hotel it's difficult to narrow our choices down to just five! This Victorian styled beauty sitting on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon dominates the landscape with sparkling white elegance and a charming red roof reminiscent of the Hotel del Coronado. Disney says this is the creme de la creme of its resort hotels and who are we to disagree?

POSTED Wed, 05/07/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 (or more) Reasons To Love Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Polynesian was one of the two original Walt Disney World Hotels and it continues to be a perennial fan favorite. Though refurbs and make-overs there are some things the "Poly" has always done better than anywhere else. I thank the Aloha Spirit that permeates the atmosphere and greats every guest to this tropical paradise. The resort is currently undergoing a multi-year re-imagining - the largest transformation since it's 1985 additions.

POSTED Fri, 02/28/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Magic Kingdom Area Character Breakfasts At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Guests on their way to the Magic Kingdom Area have some fantastic options to choose from when it comes to that time honored family tradition, Breakfast with the Characters. Breakfasts in the Park can fill up very quickly, but if you can't get in at Cinderella's Royal Table or the Crystal Palace never fear! Visitors can start their Disney day eating nearby at one of the beautiful monorail resort hotels.

POSTED Thu, 01/16/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Ten Transportation Tips for Traveling Walt Disney World

Whether you plan on relying on complimentary Walt Disney World transportation services during your next vacation or think that you'll be driving yourself around these 43 square miles, transportation is something that is something every traveler needs to think about. We've gathered together a few of our favorite tips for making travel around Walt Disney World a little easier.

POSTED Fri, 01/25/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Kona Island Sushi Bar at Disney's Polynesian Resort

In the lobby of Disney's Polynesian Resort, just to the side of the monorail station sits Kona Island. A coffee and pastry counter in the morning, from 5:00pm until 10:00pm in the evening this location turns in to casual sushi bar. There are a handful of seats at the bar side counter, as well as a second counter stretching down the back window towards Kona Cafe.

POSTED Mon, 08/06/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Deluxe Resort Hotels

For folks who love to hit the parks and don't spend much time at their hotel during vacation, Disney's Value resorts are fantastic. But what if you're looking to slow down, and take it easy? Can you even do that at Walt Disney World? I say you can, and that Disney's Deluxe Resorts are the perfect place to escape for a relaxed and luxurious grown up vacation.

POSTED Wed, 04/04/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Marvel's The Avengers at New York's Tribeca Film Festival

The Avengers will assemble in theaters on May 4th, but they seem to be assembling everywhere this month! The Avengers themed monorail debuted at Disney World a few weeks ago and there have been plenty of stills, clips and even an Avengers Lego poster revealed!