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Smoke From Monorail Silver Forces Walt Disney World to Shut Down System

Guests shift to buses and boats during inspections to determine reopening.

Overview

  • Eyewitnesses reported an electrical issue shortly before 9 a.m. near the Grand Floridian, with black smoke and a burning-insulation odor between two cars on Monorail Silver.
  • Disney took the entire monorail network out of service, including the Express line and the resort loop connecting the Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, and Contemporary Resort.
  • Guests were redirected to alternative transportation options such as buses, boats, and available walking routes.
  • There were no confirmed injuries, and early accounts indicated the affected train was empty or nearly empty.
  • The Magic Kingdom walking path was temporarily closed as a precaution, and Disney had not issued an official statement as the system awaited safety clearance.