Hello there, Alexia, and welcome to planDisney. I love this question because riding the
Disneyland Monorail feels like stepping into the future while gliding through a whole lot of Disney history.
As of right now, I do not see an anticipated closure scheduled for the Disneyland Monorail for the end of February through early March. That is great news for anyone who, like you and me, loves floating above the resort and sliding smoothly into the Tomorrowland Station. Of course, schedules can change, so I always recommend doing a quick check in the
Disneyland app as your visit gets closer. To do that, open the app, tap the three lines in the bottom right corner, select Park Hours and Info, choose your date, and scroll down to Closed for Refurbishment. It is the easiest way to stay up to date on attraction availability, and I make it an important step to every Disney day I am planning.
Want to know some Disneyland Monorail trivia? Disneyland’s Mark IV Monorail trains are sleeker and quieter than their predecessors and were designed specifically for Disneyland’s compact yet scenic route. Disneyland Monorail functions as both an attraction and a genuine mode of transportation, carrying Guests between Tomorrowland and
Downtown Disney District while offering a one of a kind tour of the resort along the way.
The ride itself is packed with fun details. As you glide along the elevated beam, you get sweeping, birds eye views of Disney California Adventure, the Disneyland Hotel grounds, and parts of Disneyland Park that you cannot see from anywhere else. One of my favorite moments is spotting attractions like Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Autopia from above, along with glimpses of backstage areas that remind you just how much magic and logistics work together behind the scenes to make the resort run smoothly.
And then there is that arrival into Tomorrowland Station. The gentle curve of the track, the hum of the train, and the feeling of floating into the land of tomorrow always gives me chills in the best way. I love thinking about how the Disneyland Monorail debuted in 1959 as the first daily operating Monorail system in the Western Hemisphere, making it a true piece of Walt Disney’s vision for the future of transportation. Every ride feels like a blend of nostalgia, innovation, and comfort, like being welcomed home while also being invited to dream forward.
For me, riding the Monorail is never just about getting from point A to point B. It is about slowing down for a few minutes, soaking in the views, and appreciating one of the most iconic skyway style attractions Disneyland has ever created. It is a classic experience I look forward to every visit, and one I hope you get to enjoy during your trip as well.
Alexia, come back and see us if you have any additional planning questions! I’m always here to help!
Kimberly