Disney Tests Clockwise Route on Magic Kingdom Express Monorail
The quiet trial is intended to speed maintenance access during breakdowns.
Overview
- The Express loop between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom began running clockwise today, reversing its long-time pattern.
- Disney is treating the shift as a test and has not announced a permanent change.
- The direction now matches the Resort Monorail loop, which may allow faster train removals via the switch track to the maintenance barn.
- Riders should see no meaningful change in travel time, since the Express line serves only those two stations.
- The tweak follows reports of stalls and reliability complaints on the aging Mark VI fleet, which carries over 150,000 guests daily.