Disney World- Monorail Evacuated *UPDATED*

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Monorail Evacuated at Disney World.

 Last night around 6pm, Monorail Gold was evacuated while stranded between the 'Transportation and Ticket Center' and 'Epcot Center', Around the area of Fort Wilderness Lodge.

 Early reports stated this was due to a lightning strike, while the official report doesn't mention that, it does state the monorail system lost power multiple times during the evening. Mostly due to heavy thunderstorms which where moving through the area, it also states that other monorails on the system had to be 'restarted multiple times'. Which suggests either the suspected lightning strike or a power system surge, which stopped the transportation system in it's tracks. While others where able to make it back into their respective stations, Monorail Gold had to be evacuated by Reedy Creek Fire Department.

 Guests where safely removed and bused to their respective locations. No word on the status of Monorail Gold or if the Epcot/TTC line will be up and running this morning.

**UPDATE**
A Disney Spokesperson announced that the monorail lines and fully up and running today for standard operations.

 Info from Orlando Sentinel

Something Weird- Monorail Red for Sale?!

 Ever wanted to own your very own Disney World Monorail?

 Well, Now you can. Theme Park Connection has somehow gotten their hands on a Mark IV, Monorail Red from Disney World circa 1989.

 From the eBay Auction Listing this monorail is complete, it just lacks it's additional cabs and track to run upon. It does come with it's very own trailer for transport back to you. One has to pick up this amazing piece of Disney World history but it's much better then what the shipping cost would likely be!

 The downside, is the price. This unique and original Monorail will set the hard-core WDW fan back a pretty $200K.  While not a bad price, it's well beyond the means of even the most die-hard fans. Although it does look like their willing to take best offers, I don't see this going cheaply!

Funny News- Squirrel Vs. Monoral!

Okay, I found this funny as all hell.
Come one, Come all! It's the standoff of the century right here for your viewing pleasure!

Apparently a Central Florida squirrel decided the monorail track at Disney World was an excellent highway between trees yesterday. Causing delays, angering a mockingbird and amusing tourists at it's antics.

Have a funny..