New Monorail is on the beam today

[innerSpaceman]

I can't help thinking that bench seating along the sides means less passenger capacity.

I could be wrong, of course, but hmmmmm.


The more stylized and prominent nosecone, however, looks like where WE should ride all the time.


Can He Who Does Not Post introduce us to any of the crop of new monorail pilots???

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I can't help thinking that bench seating along the sides means less passenger capacity.

My worry is that it will relegate you to being able to see out of only one side. With the current seating, I know you hardly have a wonderful view out of the opposite side of the train, but at least you can lean forward and see something. If I'm sitting with my back to one side of the train, that seems like it'd be even harder.

But the body styling is fab.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

My worry is that it will relegate you to being able to see out of only one side.

Finally, something good comes from replacing the parking lot with DCA.

Yes, one side's view will suck (even moreso in Tomorrowland than in the Esplanade ... but at least there will be something to look at there besides finding your own car).

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Did you notice - they said the seats will face the windows. Cool.

As your hubby mentioned, it has a downside.

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I can't help thinking that bench seating along the sides means less passenger capacity.

I could be wrong, of course, but hmmmmm.

From the article in the OC Register:

Bench seats will face the windows, allowing visitors a full view of the parks, Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotel. The capacity and speed will remain the same.

[Morrigoon]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Finally, something good comes from replacing the parking lot with DCA.

Yes, one side's view will suck (even moreso in Tomorrowland than in the Esplanade ... but at least there will be something to look at there besides finding your own car).

What if they're all facing the same way? Like, I dunno... a ToT vehicle?

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Can He Who Does Not Post introduce us to any of the crop of new monorail pilots???

Are monorail pilots really known for their canoe boy good looks? All fresh-faced, right outta monorail school, chipper and ready to play with the controls?