Beginning July 11, the Epcot loop of the WDW monorail will stop operation one hour after regular closing hours. Likewise, beginning August 1, the Magic Kingdom monorail will stop operation one hour after regular closing hours. What this means, of course, is that guests staying for evening EMH (Extra Magic Hours) will be forced to take either a bus or boat (if available) back to their resorts after EMH. At this point morning it appears that the monorail will continue to service morning EMH. Sadly, this appears to be a permanent change--not just something Disney is testing temporarily.
As someone who is scheduled to stay at a monorail resort (Grand Floridian) in September, this is very disappointing news. (Did I mention that this is my 40th birthday trip, and that it was a major splurge? And Epcot--the park I plan to celebrate my birthday in--has EMH scheduled until midnight on my birthday? Boo.) I can't imagine that Disney won't hear some major complaints on this one, especially considering that most guests book monorail resorts specifically because they are, in fact, monorail resorts. It kind of makes EMH not quite as appealing for those staying in a monorail resort, don't you think? Knowing you're going to face a long wait and ride on the bus (vs. a short hop on the monorail) might make some choose NOT to stay late in the parks (or choose NOT to stay at a pricey monorail resort).
Here's hoping the backlash causes Disney to reconsider!
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