The Walt Disney World Monorail system experienced a shutdown on Sunday morning after smoke and flames were seen coming from Monorail Silver. The incident occurred near the platform at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The resort has not released an official statement, but eyewitness reports and video shared online show fire crews responding as the train sat stalled on the beam.
After reports of a fire on Monorail Silver, Green is being towed back to the barn. pic.twitter.com/2Kvva8VZFy
— Diservations (@diservations) November 23, 2025
The images online show visible smoke coming from the area between two of the cars and some guests reported a strong electrical smell. There is no confirmed information about whether passengers were aboard the affected train when the issue started. No injuries have been reported so far.
I didn't have seeing a monorail have a electrical fire on my bingo card while on my morning run this morning! There was quite a bit of smoke that smelled like burning electrical insulation coming out between the cars! By the time I went and got my phone they got it out. It was… pic.twitter.com/0YDY6kPQ7O
— CHRIS in the Concierge Lounge (@CHRIS_MAGIC_DCL) November 23, 2025
The entire monorail system stopped operating after the event. This includes the Magic Kingdom Resort Line, the Express Line, and the EPCOT Line. Cast members began redirecting guests to alternate transportation, including buses and watercraft. Guests staying at monorail-area resorts should expect delays and heavier crowds at other transportation points until service returns. The walking path between the Grand Floridian and the Magic Kingdom is reportedly closed as well.
The Walt Disney World Monorail is one of the most recognizable elements of the resort. The system opened in 1971 and supports thousands of riders each day across its elevated beamway. The current Mark VI fleet operates on three main loops that link the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, the Transportation and Ticket Center and several Disney resort hotels. Disney performs regular maintenance and daily safety checks on the trains, though incidents do occur from time to time, often tied to aging equipment and electrical components.
The length of the shutdown remains unclear. Guests with Magic Kingdom or EPCOT plans should budget extra travel time and look for updated guidance from cast members throughout the day.
This story will be updated as Disney releases more details about the cause of the fire and the timeline for restoring full monorail operations.
