Yes monorail is operating. I believe the spectator area is near the castle.Sorry, more questions. The Monorail is operating that early in the morning? To travel from Epcot to MK at or before 5:30 AM to make sure I'm in MK at the right time to spectate? Then back to Epcot? (still pretty early in the morning). Where is the spectator area at MK? thanks for all of the info!