The Disney World monorail, every line, stop and hour
The Disney World monorail is free and runs three lines from the Transportation and Ticket Center. The Resort Monorail loops past the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Magic Kingdom and Contemporary, the Express runs nonstop to Magic Kingdom, and the EPCOT line runs to EPCOT. It starts 30 minutes before the parks open.
Walt Disney World Monorail System
Resort Monorail one way loop
- TTC
- Polynesian
- Grand Floridian
- Magic Kingdom
- Contemporary
Express Monorail
- TTC
- Magic Kingdom
EPCOT Monorail
- TTC
- EPCOT
The lines
Three monorail lines, and which one you want
Resort Monorail
The loop that stops at every station around Seven Seas Lagoon. It is the one to ride from the three monorail hotels.
5 stops, one way loop
Express Monorail
Nonstop between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom, the quickest way from the parking lot to the gate.
2 stops, there and back
EPCOT Monorail
Runs from the Transportation and Ticket Center to the EPCOT main entrance. From Magic Kingdom or a monorail hotel, change at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
2 stops, there and back
Hours
What time the monorail opens and closes
| Line | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Resort Monorail | 30 min before Magic Kingdom opens | 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes |
| Express Monorail | 30 min before Magic Kingdom opens | 1 hour after Magic Kingdom closes |
| EPCOT Monorail | 30 min before EPCOT opens | 2 hours after EPCOT closes |
On an early entry morning, plan around the posted park hours for the day. Check tonight's closing time on the park hours page before you count on a last train.
Monorail hotels
The three monorail hotels
Contemporary Resort
The monorail glides through the hotel's concourse. Bay Lake Tower guests use the same station, and both can walk to Magic Kingdom in about 10 minutes.
Contemporary station
Polynesian Village Resort
The Transportation and Ticket Center is a short walk away, so EPCOT is a stroll and one train. Magic Kingdom is two stops on the Resort Monorail.
Polynesian Village station
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Shares its station with the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian, and a lakeside walkway also leads to Magic Kingdom.
Grand Floridian station
Staying here and flying in? The Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian are Deluxe hotels, so the Minnie Van airport run is open to you. Mears Connect serves all three too.
Common trips
The easy way from A to B
| From | To | How |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary | Magic Kingdom | Walk, about 10 minutes. The Resort Monorail goes the long way around the loop. |
| Polynesian Village | Magic Kingdom | Resort Monorail, two stops, through the Grand Floridian. |
| Grand Floridian | Magic Kingdom | Resort Monorail, one stop. Or take the lakeside walkway. |
| Magic Kingdom parking lot | Magic Kingdom | Express Monorail from the Transportation and Ticket Center, nonstop. |
| Polynesian Village | EPCOT | Walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center next door, then the EPCOT Monorail. |
| Contemporary | EPCOT | Resort Monorail one stop to the Transportation and Ticket Center, then the EPCOT Monorail. |
| Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Express or Resort Monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center, then the EPCOT Monorail. |
Going to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom? The monorail does not go there. Disney buses run from every monorail hotel, and from EPCOT the Skyliner reaches Hollywood Studios.
Monorail questions, answered
What time does the Disney World monorail open and close?
The Resort and Express monorails start 30 minutes before Magic Kingdom opens and stop 1 hour after it closes. The EPCOT monorail starts 30 minutes before EPCOT opens and runs until 2 hours after EPCOT closes.
Which hotels are on the Disney World monorail?
Three hotels sit on the monorail loop, the Contemporary Resort (with Bay Lake Tower), the Polynesian Village Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa (with its Villas). Guests at all three can reach every monorail line from their own lobby.
Does the monorail go from Magic Kingdom to EPCOT?
Not in one ride. Take the Express or Resort monorail from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center, then walk up the ramp to the EPCOT monorail platform. There is no separate fare for the change.
Is the Disney World monorail free?
Yes. The monorail is free Disney resort transportation and anyone can ride it, though you still need a valid park ticket to enter Magic Kingdom or EPCOT.
How many monorail lines are at Disney World?
Three. The Resort Monorail loops past the hotels, the Express Monorail runs nonstop between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom, and the EPCOT Monorail runs between the Transportation and Ticket Center and EPCOT.
Can you bring a stroller or drinks on the monorail?
Strollers are welcome on the monorail, and Disney treats medical strollers as wheelchairs. Glass containers of any kind are not allowed on the monorail.
Which monorail should I take from the parking lot?
From the Magic Kingdom parking lot, take the Express Monorail straight to the park, or the ferry across Seven Seas Lagoon. The Resort Monorail also reaches the park but stops at the hotels on the way.