First, I want to express my sympathy to the family of the Cast Member that was killed in the July 5th Monorail accident.

Next I want to say that this accident is nothing more than that, a freak accident and not a reflection on the Monorail system as a whole. The Walt Disney Monorail System has been running 365 days a year, some days up to 20 hours a day for the past 38 years. This was not the first accident and it probably will not be the last. The accident should in no way discourage Park Guests from using this amazing mode of transport.

It really is the safest most efficient way to get around the parks. And many Disney Fans (my self included) have been dreaming of new Monorail spurs that go to Disney's Hollywood Studios and to Animal Kingdom for years. The bus system is great. And the Monorail system is more efficient, greener (it is electric) and has a greater capacity.

The accident brought down the monorail system for most of Monday. I think it reopened at 3 p.m. The entire time it was closed Disney had to use buses to move people around seven seas lagoon and from the Magic Kingdom to Epcot. And I can tell you from what I have read that it was a nightmare.

So please, do not let this discourage you from using the Monorail System. Disney is looking into what went wrong and I assure you that they will find the problem and fix it.

Lets start to plan your next Disney Vacation, email me at bonbontravel@bellsouth.net, ask me how to get free Dining during your next stay.