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Old 09-01-2009, 04:17 PM   #1
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Anyone know if the monorail front car has opened up again?

I just ran across a picture of us riding in the front car of the monorail. We're lucky enough to have done this a couple of times. Anyone know if they've started letting guests ride in the front car again? I fear not, but I'd love it if they have.

Not sure I really want to know the answer...as I fear this is one of the things that people will remember fondly and say "don't you wish they still did that..."
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Old 09-01-2009, 04:22 PM   #2
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no. if they do, i suspect it won't be until after the NTSB concludes its investigation.

and yes, it is still allowed at Disneyland.
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Old 09-01-2009, 08:19 PM   #3
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I just returned from vacation 8/25, and no one was riding in the front.
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That's a shame...glad I got to do it at least once, should it become a thing of the past.
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Most likely it's something that is gone for good after the accident. If it does come back it won't be until after the NTSB is finished if investigation and has released its final report.
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We had the opportunity to ride up front and recieve the card in April-I do agree it may be a thing of the past
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i just came back and though about asking but marissa didn't want to ride in the front but it didn't look like they were letting anyone anyway.
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I believe that I read that they are starting this back up. Respectfully ask (I understand that the monorail personnel are still grieving) and if you get a ride, be sensitive. And understand if they have not returned this service.
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