Tuesday Trivia!

Today's Tuesday Trivia Topic is:

The Walt Disney World Monorail System!

Did you know:

~~The Disney World Monorail System is the most heavily used monorail system in the world.

~~The Walt Disney World Monorail operates over a span of 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with around 50 million Disney guests traveling on the monorail each year

~~The monorail system is one of the most expensive rides at Disney

World. The double monorail tracks cost 1 million dollars a mile! When Disney bought the monorail trains years ago,

they cost 11 million each, and there are 7 of these original monorails. That's one expensive ride!

~~There are 12 monorail trains at Walt Disney World which start

circulating around at 5 am. 

~~These 12 trains are identified by their colors. The colors currently in use are: Red, Coral, Orange, Gold, Yellow, Teal, Lime, Green, Blue, Silver, Black and Peach

~~Purple and Pink monorails are currently retired!!

~~The track that spans from the TTC to Epcot Center is

at an average altitude of 21 feet.

~~The monorail's top speed is 55 mph, however they cruise at 40 mph.

~~Did you know that Space and Big Thunder Mountain only move at 26 mph?? I know, I know... that's really slow for a roller coaster. Do you know what this means for the Disney World Monorail?? This means that it was the fastest ride in Disney World until Test Track was installed in Epcot!! 

~~Prior to departure when the pilot closes the doors, an announcement asks guests to "Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas." This is one of the most known phrases around the Disney World Resort!!

Next time you're going to Magic Kingdom or Epcot or you're checking out the Deluxe Resorts on the Monorail line... remember to REALLY enjoy the ride!! :) 

Until you can get back to WDW and ride the ride... check out these monorail pictures!! 

Have a MAGICAL Day!! 

~Chrissie