Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover reopens at Magic Kingdom

Apr 25, 2021 in "Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover"

Posted: Sunday April 25, 2021 2:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has reopened this afternoon after more than a year-long closure.

The classic Magic Kingdom ride closed in the first week of March 2020 and did not reopen with the park's reopening in July 2020. The reopening date was pushed back numerous times during its refurbishment, and eventually took place at approximately 2pm on April 25 2021.

As expected, no changes have been to the show scenes or audio, although new seats have been installed. Social distancing is in effect, with guests held at the bottom of the moving speed ramp and released in groups to avoid bunching at the loading area. Typically 2 cars per 5 car train are being occupied. 

The PeopleMover is planned to operate from park opening to park closure from Monday April 26 2021.

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Texas84Apr 29, 2021

I miss it. Saw a comedian at The Punchline. Said he would purposely block the door and yell, "Why am I being delayed!" Then the robot says, "We are being delayed because someone has interfered with the door."

GoofyernmostApr 28, 2021

Sorry, double post.

GoofyernmostApr 28, 2021

I am if my being late was bigger then 3 mil. dead. There was a valid reason why it was delayed so the fact that it has gotten started again is a good and happy thing. But it isn't sad that it was delayed by covid. What is sad is that there was Covid19.

arich35Apr 28, 2021

You must be real fun at parties.

GoofyernmostApr 28, 2021

Know what is by far even sadder? Over 3,000,000 people dead from Covid. For me it makes it hard to be overly concerned about a roller coaster.

marni1971Apr 28, 2021

Certainly is.

Figments FriendApr 28, 2021

Confession time from a hardcore 'old school' WEDhead - I once purposely booked a coast to coast flight stopover at Houston JUST so I could ride their WEDway Peoplemover. Best two hour layover....ever. No regrets. -

some other guyApr 28, 2021

tbf I respect how HAL was a patsy, but yeah that wouldn't fill me with confidence

TTA94Apr 28, 2021

💔

TTA94Apr 28, 2021

What a sad sight. Had covid not happened Tron could have looked very different right now.

UNCgolfApr 28, 2021

I'm not sure I've ever used the underground trams. I'm sure I have once or twice, but I usually just walk between the terminals -- it's especially nice when coming back from a flight to stretch your legs.

dmwApr 28, 2021

My home town airport. I miss the robot voice!

disneygeek90Apr 28, 2021

Ended up riding twice. First time about 15 mins second time right before close under 10. Rode once at dusk and once at night and it was perfect. We stopped for ~10 mins during first run. Clean second run lol Got a nice shot of tron where we were stopped though.

TouchdownApr 28, 2021

That’s why it’s always a must when I attend a holiday party.