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Disney Briefly Reverses Magic Kingdom Express Monorail, Restores Normal Route

The clockwise trial aims to speed maintenance access during breakdowns.

Overview

  • The Express loop between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom ran clockwise on Sunday before returning to its usual counter-clockwise direction Monday morning.
  • Disney has not announced a permanent change, with multiple outlets describing the routing shift as a limited test.
  • Running clockwise is reported to let Cast Members reach the switch track to the maintenance barn more directly, enabling faster removal or replacement of a disabled train.
  • Guest travel times are not expected to change because the Express service only stops at the TTC and Magic Kingdom.
  • Walt Disney World operates twelve Mark VI trains introduced in 1989 that carry roughly 150,000 riders daily, and recent malfunctions have heightened focus on operational reliability.