Hey there, Mark!
Welcome to planDisney and it's a pleasure to see you here! Thanks for submitting your question to us and how exciting that you've got a trip to the Disneyland Resort planned for the
Halloween Season! Not only that, but you'll be staying at my favorite of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels, the original
Disneyland Hotel.
According to the
Daily Events Schedule, the
Disneyland Monorail will be Closed for Refurbishment beginning August 12, 2024. As of the time of this response, the Schedule goes out until September 17, 2024 which still lists the Monorail as Closed. Disney has made no formal announcements regarding when this attraction would open again. I would recommend that you keep checking the Schedule for any updates. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll be able to experience the Disneyland Monorail!
Unlike the Walt Disney World Resort, everything at the Disneyland Resort is totally within walking distance. So even if the Monorail is closed, you'll still easily access everything at the Resort. The Monorail simply transports Guests between the
Downtown Disney District and Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park.
Fun Fact: The Mark I Monorail Red was inaugurated on June 14, 1959 and was attended by Vice President Richard Nixon and his family. Disney Legend Bob Gurr was at the helm and gave the Nixons and Walt Disney a ride around the track but, to his horror, they had left the Secret Service detail behind at the station! Nixon's daughters requested a second lap so they went around again, all while the Secret Service were trying (unsuccessfully) to get into the train!
Mark, I wish I had more concrete information for you but I know you'll have a stellar time at the Happiest Place on Earth! Please reach out to us again if you have more questions. It would be a pleasure to hear from you and you're always welcome at planDisney! Until next time!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al