Of the many iconic attractions at Walt Disney World, a top one is the Monorail which is an…read moreelevated, single track form of transportation. It first premiered at Disneyland before opening with the rest of the Disney World resort in 1971. Walt Disney wanted the Monorail to be more than just an attraction, he viewed it as an integral part of his utopian Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Disney saw the Monorail as a way to interconnect the cities of the future. While Walt Disney's utopian city never came to pass, the Monorail is still running today. The nearly three-mile Monorail takes guests between Magic Kingdom guest parking and the Transportation and Ticket Center. It also goes between three resorts along the Seven Seas Lagoon: the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, and the Contemporary. The Grand Floridian opened in 1088 at which time the Monorail station was added. You do not have to be a resort guest or going to the parks to ride the monorail. You can park at any of the hotels and go for a ride on the loop. There is a second Monorail route that takes you from ticketing to Epcot. I recently hopped on the monorail to travel to the Grand Floridian to view the annual giant gingerbread house. When I arrived at the Grand Floridian they did not have any guest parking. I drove to the Polynesian which is the next hotel over and from there it was only one quick stop to the Grand Floridian. The Grand Floridian Monorail stop is very elegant as befitting the most expensive Disney hotel. You are let out on the hotel's second floor. If you are entering back into the monorail service area, you will have to go through security first. While it was only one stop to the Grand Floridian, to get back I had to ride the entire loop to the Polynesian. All of the cars were filled so that meant standing room only. I did get to catch the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom. They used to be nightly but since Covid it is only only select nights. Something else I missed was being able to ride in the first Monorail car with the conductor. After a couple of accidents they stopped the practice of letting guests up there. Nevertheless sitting or standing it is always fun to ride the Monorail and this the fanciest station on the loop.

The monorail station at the Grand Floridian resort is located on its second (or maybe third?)…read morefloor. There's security, bag scanning, and the like as you enter the resort and leave it to get on the monorail. You enter the resort and if you go towards the right, you'll encounter a PhotoPass spot that often has Cinderella's shoe as a prop and then you're at their gift shop, which was perfect because we were on the hunt for PINS! This gift shop definitely had a few pins and merch that I hadn't seen yet at other spots and didn't see again throughout all the other places we went, so highly recommend!

We had a good experience with the Monorail System during our recent trip to Disney World. We took…read morethe monorail from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and then transferred to the EPCOT line to get to EPCOT. We had no issues. The Magic Kingdom Monorail Station is located just outside the entrance to Magic Kingdom. You can't miss it. I think the 12 Mark VI (Mk6) monorail trains look cool. They're sort of retro-futuristic, at least for the time they were rolled out (1989-1991). Interesting Fact: While they look identical, Monorail Peach (which joined the fleet in 2011) has a unique history. It was constructed using the undamaged center cars from the retired Pink and Purple trains following an accident in 2009, with two brand-new cabs built to finish it off. Because it was "reborn" from the parts of two other trains, many Disney fans have nicknamed it the "Phoenix" train. If you want to see if you're on the "Phoenix," look for the peach-colored stripe. As of April 2024, it also features new black deltas (the small triangular accents on the stripe) and a completely refurbished interior with updated black flooring and fresh seat padding. It's one of the sharpest-looking trains in the 2026 fleet. In general, I found the trains to be on time, clean, quiet, and comfortable. The stations were well-marked, and the guest flow was handled efficiently by staff. Finally, the Cast Members who operated the trains and manned the stations were polite and courteous. The Pilots even wave at you as the trains enter the stations. All of this is what you expect from Disney (high standards). Tip: If you're heading to EPCOT, try to get a window seat. The EPCOT line does a full loop around Spaceship Earth and the World Celebration area before pulling into the station. It's a nice elevated view of the park's new gardens and architecture that were completed in 2024.

I had a marvelous time taking my family to Disney. Parking was easy and simple. Tram picked us up…read moreimmediately after parking in the hooks designated area. They allowed us to park in the first row since my mom left her placard for handicap. Afterwards the tram took us to the monorail drop off. Then we walked hand and hand until we got up top. They provided us with a wheelchair to assist with my mom. I definitely got a workout in. We enjoyed our entire time. They were out of ecv and we join the waitlist. It was one available within 4 hours eventhough we were 24th in line. The chicken sandwich at the launching pad was fresh and delicious. Dinner we ate at the crystal palace with pooh and his friendly characters. The food was really good. I recommend for sure. See you soon disney. Perks of being a AP holder you get discounts at the crystal palace currently.

Guilty pleasure! Riding the monorail was so much fun as a kid and it will always be the same…read morefeeling as an adult. My family was visiting the Magic Kingdom and wanted to stop by here first. Uber was easily about to take us to the front door for pick up and drop off. The monorail is easy to find from the lobby - a quick walk or elevator upstairs and a small walk to the station. Employees are there to monitor traffic and we had no issue with their being space to ride. Each time we were riding we also had seats.

Riding the monorail from Disney's Polynesian Resort was pure magic! The station's tiki-inspired…read moredesign fits right in with the resort's island vibes, and everything felt clean, efficient, and fun. It was super easy to hop on and get to Magic Kingdom in just minutes -- no fuss, just fun. Watching the monorail glide in while surrounded by all the colorful lanterns made it feel like an attraction itself. Convenient, iconic, and a must-do every time we stay here

The kids and I celebrated my birthday with a hot air balloon ride with Aerostat. We had a great…read moretime! This was our first experience with ballooning and we didn't know what to expect, but Ellen and Gene were super helpful in walking us through the process, and thoroughly answering all of our (well, mainly me..) questions. The flight was very smooth from take-off to landing! Gene did a great job piloting the balloon and Ellen flawlessly provided ground crew support. Unlike the aerial views from an airplane, where it's difficult to see the details of terrain because of the higher altitude, the aerial views from the hot air balloon were very clear and distinguishable. We flew over the Champion's Gate area and the flight lasted about 50 minutes. I brought my DSLR camera, but an modern mobile phone camera would work just as well. Although, at that height, I wish I had a neck strap for my iPhone.. Couple of other things from memory to share: - Our ride started at 6:15 am, which was really cool because we got to watch the sunrise in the balloon - At the altitude we were flying at (~400 ft), it was not cold in the gondola (balloon basket) as I initially expected. It was actually somewhat hot - because when the pilot triggers the propane burner to heat the air, the hot air radiates in all directions - including heating the air above the basket. - We had very calm winds, so the balloon was moving between 5-10 mph. I didn't initially know what speed to expect, but the slower speed made for a very smooth ride. - Ballooning is a regulated industry, so operators must perform annual inspections on their equipment. I felt safe the entire time. - Gene has over 9 yrs experience as a balloon pilot so he's well-trained. I was thoroughly impressed by how smooth the landing was. - You meet up the Aerostat crew at a predetermined location, and they take you in a van to the launch site and they drive you back. - At the end of the flight, they provide you with champagne, orange juice, and some cookies as a token of appreciation for flying with them. I would definitely fly with Aerostat in the future.

We took a sunrise ride with Glenn and his team this past weekend. The staff went above and beyond…read moreto make our experience memorable. They are extremely well trained and know what they are doing. The ride smooth and the view was amazing-- it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. They even had mimosas and snacks waiting for us when we landed. Would definitely recommend.

Orlando international needs a serious update in terminal A and B, the iconic late 70's carpet and…read moreold furniture are seriously in need of a renovation. To be such a large travelers airport. It's mind blowing that they haven't made this a more streamline and modern airport with the amount of money made daily. Terminal C is brand new and of course amazing and modern. So traveling on bright line or international is perfection.

I'm very familiar with the international terminal at MCO haha!…read more Bring my home airport, it's where I spend most of my time before a flight overseas. MCO honestly has a pretty good variety of dining options and a good amount of spacing for seating while waiting for a flight. I'm very familiar with *Iconic* the flower pattern carpet!

I have only taken the monorail and shopped at this establishment. The monorail goes right through…read morethe heart of this hotel and it is on my bucket list to stay here one day. All the staff were helpful. the building is decorated with a Maria Blair mural- she is well known for her sweet It's a small world decor and Alice in Wonderland! The stores we visited were: Bay Veiw Gifts- with a ton of monorail themed gifts! Fantasia had traditional souvenirs such as pins and famous character treasures. I highly recommend you stop at this hotel for its vintage legacy!

This station is probably the most interesting of all the ones on the monorail line because it goes…read moreINTO the Contemporary resort itself! It's very unique and is probably the most interesting "feature" of the Contemporary as well! Other than that, it's like any other monorail station and gets you from point A to point B!

This is a super fun and unique way to stay at Disney! They have campsites available for tent…read morecamping as well as areas for RV's to camp in. You can rent an RV's if you'd like or even stay in one of the cabins that sleep up to six people. A beautiful pool, golf carts for rent, horseback riding, nightly campfires and sing alongs are just some of the amenities you'll find here. There are several places to eat, drink and purchase items and there's bus transportation to the parks and throughout Fort Wilderness. As usual staff here are all very welcoming and helpful.

We had an incredible time at Fort Wilderness this past week. We had family come down to visit and…read morewe met in Orlando. The cabins are newly renovated and looks a lot different when I stayed here years ago. Very spacious and full kitchen was a great bonus for our family. We went to Epcot one of the days but honestly there was so much to do here. We stayed pretty busy during our trip. We went to the water splash pad area that also had a nice pool next door with a slide. They had plenty of seating areas and also food and drink options. We also went to the campfire sing a long with Chip and dale at night that was a little corny but the kids liked it and we also got s'mores to make by the campfires. The restaurants at pioneer hall were really good. Also during Halloween Campers and Cabins put our candy for The holiday season. It was a great time we will definitely be back again.

My husband booked this tour for my previous birthday and WOW was it awesome! We learned so many…read moreDisney facts and still talk about them months later. The cast members are so knowledgeable and hard working. This tour is pricey, but worth it to us.

It has been many years since I took this tour and wanted my husband to join me. The Keys to the…read moreKingdom tour is in much demand at the Magic Kingdom. If you have a trip planned then opt for it when you reach your 60 day reservation mark for dining. It is listed under "enchanting extra". It is offered a few times each morning and it does sell out fast. That being said I grabbed this tour the first day we were eligible and believe me this is truly the best tour in the Magic Kingdom. Allow a full 5 hours for this tour. You meet at Main Street cinema, preorder your prepaid lunch (part of your tour cost) at Pecos Bill and meet your tour guide. Our tour guide was a charming lady named Liza who gave us portable headsets to hear her better. She came around and adjusted them if you needed help. We started down Main St, looked up at the names on the storefront windows and learned the history about them. Walt's name is there too! You need to look above the ice cream store after you turn the corner and you will see it. They have plenty of pseudonyms there to disguise the fact that Walt Disney was the real sponsor. After that we headed to Adventureland where we got a behind the scenes ride of the Jungle cruise. It was great looking at it from a different perspective. We toured Frontierland and Liberty Square and then sat down 2 1/2 later at Pecos Bill for our lunch. We had a special room reserved for us and our floor was by our nametags. They even gave us a souvenir keepsake, A Disney Keypin to go with my name pin. Please note that we ate at around 10:30. If planning to eat breakfast that day I would suggest to go light since lunch was so early. We then got priority access to ride the haunted mansion and learn more about the famous stretch rooms. During our visit we went "backstage" to where only cast members are permitted both on the main floor and of course finally visited the utilitor system. We are committed to secrecy on this part of the tour but I will tell you that you will learn a lot and it is amazing with all the things we saw. We spent a good 45 minutes in the utilitor and walked around it. Liza answered any questions we had and made sure we stood in shady areas to combat the oppressive heat of the sun. When the tour was over we were surprised to learn this was her first tour by other tour guides and was awarded her D pin which she could now display. Needless to say we were all very happy for her. This tour is for persons over 16 who want to know more about the Magic Kingdom. No two tours are like. This tour differed in many ways from the tour I took years ago and it was so fascinating and informative. Highly recommend this tour for any who wish to spend their day learning about the Magic Kingdom.