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Dozens of passengers on the Disneyland Monorail were evacuated after a mechanical failure caused the train to lose power, with no injuries reported. The Anaheim Fire Department used a ladder to evacuate 60 people from the train, which was impacted by a beam loss that affected two trains. The situation is ongoing and being monitored.
Dozens of passengers were evacuated from a stalled Disneyland Monorail train after a power loss, with no injuries reported, as first responders used a ladder to rescue passengers on the elevated track.
A guest at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World tragically died after reportedly jumping or falling from the monorail platform, with authorities confirming it was an apparent suicide. Emergency services are on scene, and the area is cordoned off, but no official statements have been made by Disney or law enforcement as the situation develops.
Hersheypark responded to a viral video showing a child walking on the monorail tracks, explaining that the child was missing, entered a secured, inactive area, and was safely rescued by a bystander after a 20-minute ordeal, with no injuries reported. The park emphasized its commitment to guest safety amid recent incidents, including a tragic death at the park in July.
A boy was seen walking on the suspended monorail track at Hersheypark and was rescued by a man after onlookers gathered below, raising concerns about safety and park incidents, including a recent tragic death at the park.
Last year, workers from Elon Musk's Boring Company accidentally exposed the foundations of two pillars supporting the Las Vegas monorail, leading to temporary shutdowns of the public transit system. The incidents occurred while the company was working on a tunneling project in Las Vegas. The county issued violations related to the incidents, accusing the Boring Company of working without a permit and creating potential hazards. This adds to a series of safety episodes, including previous reports of unsafe working conditions for employees. The monorail, a well-known public transit system in Las Vegas, transports millions of people annually along the Las Vegas Strip.
Disney World's monorail system experienced a minor incident, resulting in the evacuation of 71 guests. The evacuation took over an hour and involved the assistance of two fire departments. No injuries were reported. The monorail, a popular attraction since its opening in 1971, connects the Magic Kingdom and Epcot theme parks. In unrelated news, a guest recently made headlines for jumping off a bridge into a restricted area of Epcot's World Showcase Lagoon.
Passengers on Walt Disney World's monorail were evacuated after the train experienced a flat tire, causing it to stall on the tracks near the EPCOT parking lot toll plaza. The incident was accompanied by a loud bang, a flash of light, and the smell of burning rubber and smoke. With the air conditioning not working, passengers were instructed to open the windows. The evacuation took about an hour and 20 minutes, and all 71 passengers were safely evacuated.
Passengers riding Walt Disney World's monorail were evacuated after the train experienced a flat tire, causing it to stall on the tracks near the EPCOT parking lot toll plaza. The incident resulted in a loud bang, a flash of light, and the smell of burning rubber and smoke. With the air conditioning not working, passengers had to open windows for ventilation. A total of 71 passengers were safely evacuated within an hour and 20 minutes.
A woman is suing Disney after getting trapped between malfunctioning monorail doors at Walt Disney World. The woman claims that she was stuck for a few minutes and had to be freed by other guests, as Disney's "Cast Members did not help in any way." The lawsuit, seeking over $50,000, alleges a permanent injury but provides few details. This incident comes as the state plans to inspect Disney World's monorail system for the first time, following a new law passed this year. Disney has called the law retaliation, while some lawmakers argue for more oversight to ensure visitor safety.
Disney has amended its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of using government to punish private business by enacting a new law to give the state oversight authority over the monorail system at Disney World. The amended complaint also references legislation passed last week by Florida lawmakers that rescinds agreements that Disney and a previous oversight board consisting of Disney supporters made earlier this year, giving the entertainment giant control over design and construction at Disney World. Disney is asking the court to declare the legislature's actions "unlawful and unenforceable."
From suspended monorails to hanging monorails with glass floors, railway technology has evolved to conquer cities, mountains, deep mines, and some of the world's most extreme climates. Unusual railways like the Schwebebahn monorail in Germany, the Stoosbahn in Switzerland, and the Ferrobus in South America break the rules to reach places other trains can't roll. Meanwhile, the Katoomba Scenic Railway in Australia offers a hair-raising descent down sandstone cliffs and through epic rock formations and tunnels perched over a stunning rainforest landscape.
Proposed changes to a Florida transportation bill could target Walt Disney World's monorail system, according to a proposed amendment to the bill. The amendment would require the Florida Department of Transportation to oversee the monorail and other fixed-guideway transportation systems located within an independent special district created by local act which have boundaries within two contiguous counties. The bill does not specifically mention Disney or its transit systems, but Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated the legislature would impose state guidelines and inspections over the monorail during a news conference at the Reedy Creek Administration Building last week.