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Disney World Monorail Halted by Mechanical Failure, Back in Service the Next Day

Service resumed after a safety halt with no cause disclosed.

Overview

  • Disney temporarily shut down the monorail on January 30 after an unspecified mechanical issue prompted a system-wide pause.
  • Guests reported delays and brief strandings with limited communication, and some shifted to boats or other alternatives.
  • Photos and videos on Reddit and X showed technicians on the guideway and at least one train being towed to maintenance.
  • Disney provided no technical details on the malfunction, and reporting emphasized a safety-first response.
  • By January 31 the system appeared operational again, renewing questions about transportation reliability at the resort.