EPCOT Monorail Stalls for Over an Hour Near Contemporary Resort
Service resumed without an official cause, prompting complaints about poor communication.
Overview
- An EPCOT line train stopped on the evening of January 20 just past Disney’s Contemporary Resort on the route between EPCOT and the Transportation and Ticket Center.
- Passengers on the stalled train described little to no announcements or updates during the delay.
- Some riders, including professional wrestler Joey Janela, reported receiving $50 Disney gift cards after the incident.
- Guests waiting at the Magic Kingdom station behind the stalled train were told to disembark and were redirected to buses.
- The monorail was operating again on the morning of January 21, and Disney had not provided a cause for the stoppage.