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Disney Tests Midday Direction Switch on Magic Kingdom Express Monorail

The clockwise afternoon pattern is intended to speed train removal by aligning access to the maintenance barn.

Overview

  • As of November 4, reports indicate the Express loop runs counter-clockwise in the morning and switches to clockwise from roughly early afternoon through close.
  • Disney has not issued a permanent policy change, with Cast Members and fan outlets characterizing the move as an ongoing operational test.
  • Coverage cites faster access to the switch track behind Magic Kingdom as the reason, allowing quicker end-of-day removals and maintenance access.
  • Guest impacts are minimal because the Express line only serves the TTC and Magic Kingdom, though one outlet estimates about a one‑minute longer evening trip from the park to the TTC.
  • The reversal gained attention after an X video by user Belle showed the change, followed by corroborating reports from WDWNT, Inside the Magic, BlogMickey, and others.