Post by drwadadli on Sept 25, 2019 15:52:44 GMT
WDW News Today is reporting that in the Spring of 2020 Disney will be introducing the new “Type-C” monorails on the Disney Resort Line! The current fleet has been in service since 2001, so this change is about on-time for their service life. The Oriental Land Company also stated that the entire fleet will be replaced by 2024, bringing an end to the current “Type-10” monorails.
This is the current monorail, in service since the Resort Line began operations in July 2001.
The new monorails look roughly the same as the current monorails, with the distinction being the colored stripe having two wavy stripes rather than one, like the current monorails. The Mickey Mouse-shaped windows will also increase in size.
As for the interior, both the height and width of the interior space have been widened, and the seat shape is changing from a curved seat to a long seat. This decision was made to improve the boarding/disembarking process, and to make the trip more comfortable. In addition, each vehicle has a free space for wheelchairs or strollers, and wide free spaces are in place on the 3rd and 4th cars of each train.. At both ends, the observation seats on the top vehicle have had their seat positions adjusted to allow for better stroller/wheelchair access as well. In addition, the Mickey-shaped straps for standing passengers have been adjusted to fit three different levels, so Guests of all heights can reach them. Also, the lighting has been moved from direct overhead lighting to less visible lighting around the ceiling and below seats to create a warmer and more modern environment.
The new trains will be introduced starting next spring, and will roll out through 2024: just in time for Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary celebration!
This is the current monorail, in service since the Resort Line began operations in July 2001.
The new monorails look roughly the same as the current monorails, with the distinction being the colored stripe having two wavy stripes rather than one, like the current monorails. The Mickey Mouse-shaped windows will also increase in size.
As for the interior, both the height and width of the interior space have been widened, and the seat shape is changing from a curved seat to a long seat. This decision was made to improve the boarding/disembarking process, and to make the trip more comfortable. In addition, each vehicle has a free space for wheelchairs or strollers, and wide free spaces are in place on the 3rd and 4th cars of each train.. At both ends, the observation seats on the top vehicle have had their seat positions adjusted to allow for better stroller/wheelchair access as well. In addition, the Mickey-shaped straps for standing passengers have been adjusted to fit three different levels, so Guests of all heights can reach them. Also, the lighting has been moved from direct overhead lighting to less visible lighting around the ceiling and below seats to create a warmer and more modern environment.
The new trains will be introduced starting next spring, and will roll out through 2024: just in time for Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary celebration!