Walt Disney World Railroad

Magic Kingdom

Main Details
Park Magic Kingdom
Ride Type Steam Train
Restraint None
Thrill Level Low
Ride Duration 20mins
Pre-Show
Post-Show
Operates Reduced Hours
Gift Shop

Important Dates
Grand Opening Oct 1 1971

Queue Details
FastPass+
Standby Line
Standby Wait Low
Single Rider Line
Interactive
Rider Switch
Indoor Queue
Outdoor Queue
Comfort Level Medium

Extra Magic Hours
Morning EMH
Evening EMH

Ride System
Type Steam Train
Track Length 1.5miles
On-Board Audio

Restrictions
Height Req. None
Age Children under age 7 must be accompanied by person age 14+
Accessibility Must Transfer to Wheelchair
Captioning Handheld Captioning

Photography
On Ride Photo

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Railroad track and water tower work at Fantasyland Station - August 10 2022

4 months ago6 photos

Walt Disney World Railroad track installation in Tomorrowland - May 23 2022

7 months ago6 photos

Refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1

1 year ago1 photo

Main Street U.S.A. station refurbishment - January 2021

1 year ago3 photos

Laying replacement track at the Walt Disney World Railway

2 years ago3 photos

Walkway between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland closed

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Walt Disney World Railroad track installation continues around the TRON Lightcycle Run construction site
7 months ago

See the latest progress on the Walt Disney World Railroad track replacement.

Disney shares video of Walt Disney World Railroad testing at Walt Disney World
9 months ago

The Walt Disney World railroad has been closed since late 2018 and will return to operation soon.

First look at the refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1 at the Walt Disney World Railroad
1 year ago

The Walt Disney World Railroad remains closed due to work on TRON in Tomorrowland.

PHOTOS - Tracks relaid at the Walt Disney World Railroad
2 years ago

The Walt Disney World Railroad is a step closer to reopening with a complete track circuit.

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"Quick tip" 13 years ago by Pookie14

After trudging up Mainstreet the first day of our visit, we got wise. The second day, we got on the train and started the rides at Adventureland and beat the crowd! Had no waits in the a.m.

"All aboard!" 14 years ago by monorail_silver

Whether you are using it for transportation or some relax time the WDW railroad is a great trip. You'll be able to get some different perspective looks at Splash, Thunder, and Tomorrowland from the rails as you steam around the perimeter or MK. Only complaint is the trip from Frontierland to Toontown is a bit long with little to look at, other than that it's great to be back on the rails.

"Chooo! Choo!" 15 years ago by Nemofan852

The trains- authentic steam trains.

Scenery- A little too far and in between.

"railroad" 15 years ago by MEEE

The train ride is a relaxing ride around the perimeter of MK. The "announcer" is funny and the trains go through splash mountain and to the edge of numerous other rides. It stops at Main street, Frontierland, and Toontown. Whether for enjoyment or transportation, WDW railroad is an overall great experience.

Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment (reopening TBA) Dec 03, 2018 to Dec 31, 2022

Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment Jan 09, 2017 to Mar 02, 2017

Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment Apr 11, 2016 to Apr 22, 2016

Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment Oct 12, 2015 to Nov 20, 2015

Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment Sep 29, 2014 to Nov 07, 2014

An old-fashioned steam train ride taking a grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. Stop at Main Street USA, Frontierland and Storybook Circus.

Details

FASTPASS: No
Height/Age Requirement: No

Facts and Figures

Opening Date: 1 October 1971
Speed: Approx 10mph
Ride duration: 20 minutes
Ride system: Steam powered using diesel fuel

Trivia

Mickey's Birthdayland opened on June 18 1988 and with it came a new station to the railroad.

Trains

There are 4 trains in service at the Magic Kingdom.

Walter E. Disney - Steam train named after Walt Disney, identified by red engine and red cars .
Roy O. Disney - Steam train named after Walt Disney's brother, identified by red engine and blue cars .
Lilly Belle - Steam train named after Walt Disney's wife, Lillian, identified by green engine and green cars.
Roger E. Broggie - Steam train named after an Imagineer and Disney Legend, Roger E. Broggie, identified by green engine and yellow cars.

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