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  • On May 8, 2025
    Kate from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! We arrive tomorrow to the DVC at Grand Floridian. We are so excited!! We are planning to do early entry at EPCOT on Tuesday, May 13th. We are wondering how early the monorail will be running? We are prepared to Minnie Van if mono is not a good option.

    Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Kate!

    You are as welcome as can be here at planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. Since you are getting ready for your exciting day full of magic tomorrow, I'll "Bibbid-Bobbidi-Boo" your answer right away.

    The Walt Disney World Monorail typically starts running 30 minutes before the earliest park opening and continues operating until one hour after the latest park closing. The Resort Monorail and Express Monorail begin running 30 minutes prior to Magic Kingdom's opening and continue until one hour after Magic Kingdom closes.  

    It looks like Magic Kingdom opens tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. for General Admission, which means that as a Disney Resort Guest, you can enter beginning at 8:00 a.m.  You should be able to catch the Monorail in front of The Grand Floridian as early as 7:30 a.m.  But, a few of my fellow panelists have said sometimes it begins a bit earlier, so you can plan to be at the platform as early as 7:15 a.m., just in case you are pixie-dusted with an earlier Monorail. 

    If you have questions about opening times for the parks or any transportation operating hours, be sure to ask the "Hey Disney" device in your room. This handy little tool is like magic at your fingertips - literally - and makes all of your wishes come true. Whether you want to know the operating hours, need to request towels or supplies for your room, want to play some Disney trivia or even want to be awoken by your favorite Mouse, it's all available with this handy tool. Just say, "Hey Disney, show me what you can do." 

    I hope this helps you, Kate! If you have any further questions, soar back here to see us and we'll be so happy to help you. 

    Magically Yours,
    Keri

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Meet the Panelist: Keri, Massachusetts

Hi there, I'm Keri from Massachusetts, a wife and mom to preteen twins and a teen. Since my first magical visit to Walt Disney World at age three, I've loved all things Disney. My husband found his passion for pixie dust on our honeymoon and his first visit to a Disney park. Soon after, we joined Disney Vacation Club, which has afforded us unforgettable family vacations for the last 22 years. Disney Vacation Club has helped us create our most magical vacation memories. I can't wait to help you plan yours. Learn More About Keri

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