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These narrow-gauge steam trains take you on a nostalgic
one-and-a-half-mile journey around the Magic Kingdom Park.
You can board the train for a trip directly to Frontierland
or Mickey's Toontown Fair, or take a relaxing round trip.
Type - railroad
When to go - go anytime
Duration - 20 mins
Restrictions
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience
the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed up the ramp located next
to the Main Street Gallery. A host or hostess will direct boarding.
The Walt Disney World Railroad cannot accommodate Electric Convenience
Vehicles.
Facts/History
The locomotives were built between 1916 and 1928 (passenger cars
were built in 1970-71).
The steam engines on the Walt Disney World Railroad in the Magic
Kingdom, are named "Walter E. Disney", "Roy O. Disney", "Lilly Belle"
(after Walt's wife, Lillian Bounds Disney), & "Roger E. Broggie"
(the head of MAPO, the prototype manufacturing & production
division of WED).
The trains run at about 10 mph.
Reviews
"Allthough their is a station at the entrance
of the park do not ride as soon as you get in the park! you need
to walk down the main street towards the castle first! for the Wow
factor!! we road the train first and only walked down the main street
when leaving after the fireworks! it was very busy and afterwards
felt like we had missed out on something!" Andy
"This attraction was quite good. It had a great
view of the Magic Kingdom overall and you could even see Splash
Mountain inside without going on Splash Mountain. It was entertaining
and relaxing. You don't have to wait too long. The railroad held
everyone who wanted to ride it while I was visiting." Isabella
"I really like the railroad it is fun to go on
and see everything at night plus you see somethings along the side
of the tracks... When I first get to the Magic Kingdom when my vacation
has just started I usually go on this to see the park again. It
kinda re-introduces it to me... you should go on this train it is
fun and a nice relaxing ride. tips: When you here the steam whistle
that means the train is coming! There are 4 trains I belive and
they run about every 15 minutes I would say so don't kill your self
trying to make the train! Have fun and enjoy the ride!" Tim
"The Walt Disney World Railroad is a very convienent
way to get around Magic Kingdom. Instead of walking from world-to-world,
hop on the railroad and let it do the walking for you. Most of the
time the lines look long but there is SO much room on the train
that everybody can grab a seat! The train is also a nice place to
take a break - just hop on and try to slide all the way over on
the bench (that way you will be out of the way of others). Stay
on for a while, the breeze is refreshin g and the views and narration
are of supreme Disney quality! - Try it. ENJOY!
You can hop on the train all over the park. There is a stop in the
front of the park, near Splash Mountain, and near Disney's Toon
Town Fair." (3/02) Kristen
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