Walt Disney World Railroad


Description from PassPorter's Walt Disney World Guidebook:

Circle the Magic Kingdom on a popular steam train, with stops at Main Street, U.S.A., Frontierland, and Fantasyland. You’ll catch glimpses of all but Liberty Square along the 1.5-mile journey. Ride the full route for fun, or disembark at any stop to travel through the park. Personal strollers must be folded before entering station. Replacement rental strollers may be available at other stops (hold on to your name tag!), but are not guaranteed. Attraction is closed during fireworks. Wheelchair and ECV friendly. Alex’s ToddlerTip: “Choo choo!” Allie’s KidTip: “Kids like this train! It doesn’t go too fast.” Note: This attraction will temporarily close in December 2018 while the new TRON attraction is under construction; during this period the train will sit at the Main Street station so you can get up close and personal for photo ops!

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Type: Rail Ride
Scope: B-Ticket
Ages: All ages
Thrill Factor: Gentle ride

Average Standby Wait: 15 min.
Rail Ride Duration: 20 min.
FastPass: None
Queue Conditions: Covered but not air conditioned

Special Considerations:
- Handheld Captioning
- Headset
- Must transfer from ECV
- Seating type: bench with backs


Also Known As: Disney Train

ToddlerTip: Choo choo!
KidTip: Kids like this train! It doesn’t go too fast.

PassPorter's Ratings for Walt Disney World Railroad
Author Jennifer Marx's Rating:
5/10
Author Dave Marx's Rating:
5/10

Readers Rating: (rated by 241 PassPorter readers)
7.4/10

Appeal by Age:
80%
80% of our readers would definitely visit Walt Disney World Railroad again.

I would definitely visit this attraction again!
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What PassPorter Readers Think of Walt Disney World Railroad (55 comments):

Very good ride to relax on
BethC gave this a rating of 8 on 06/30/2016 at 10:19:35 am EDT

A classic! Who doesn't love a leisurely train ride!
Patty Jo gave this a rating of 10 on 06/28/2016 at 8:04:39 am EDT

The train is so relaxing.
Pawleys4 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/27/2016 at 8:55:04 pm EDT

Good way to take a break. To add meaning...look up the names of the trains and what the story is behind them.
RandyF1979 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/26/2016 at 8:32:51 pm EDT

Whistle is loud. It's a great ride when it is cool and you need to put up your feet. Easy to ride this around the park and let a little one sleep, because you don't need to get off/on.
Dopeyhornet gave this a rating of 5 on 06/26/2016 at 3:50:32 pm EDT

I love taking the train, whether it's to another land or riding all the way around, one of the best ways to just chill for a bit.
TomiRocket gave this a rating of 10 on 06/24/2016 at 12:13:05 pm EDT

It's wonderful to ride this icon. Definitely love to ride this each time we go.
todncopper gave this a rating of 8 on 06/22/2016 at 4:28:14 pm EDT

I love hearing the train horn blowing as you walk through the park. A great way to relax and get off your feet but not the most efficient way to get around the park.
Dopey Girl gave this a rating of 7 on 06/20/2016 at 6:46:10 pm EDT

We ride this every visit, usually more than once! I love to sit and look at my agenda when I board, enjoy the scenery and slight breeze during a warm day. Good time to sip on some water and enjoy a quick snack! Great way to get to other parts of the park during crowded times, also. We usually stay on it twice in a row, and enjoy it like a ride :)
JKDenn gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 4:09:11 pm EDT

Love this classic ride. Write it every time. I'm dying to go behind the steam on that tour.
Papa Jim gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 2:53:48 pm EDT

The magic of WDW taken in through a train ride encircling the whole park. A must do attraction every trip.
chelynnah gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 1:18:38 pm EDT

Good for getting off your feet for a bit. If you have little ones that are a bit cranky, they love the thought of a train ride but they usually fall asleep on the ride. You can keep riding around until they are refreshed (or you!).
Missi gave this a rating of 9 on 06/17/2016 at 12:30:26 pm EDT

A must do for us every trip!
KateLovesDisney gave this a rating of 9 on 06/16/2016 at 11:30:59 pm EDT

great way to cross the park while resting your feet.
--Jack gave this a rating of 7 on 06/15/2016 at 1:44:06 pm EDT

A great people watching spot.
ashlvsq2004 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/15/2016 at 11:24:49 am EDT

Nice relaxing ride.
tinae159 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/15/2016 at 1:43:41 am EDT

A nice way to take a break and see the park
eeyore01905 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/14/2016 at 10:34:34 am EDT

Nice break to take a ride around the park and rest your feet.
Shari2137 gave this a rating of 8 on 06/14/2016 at 12:21:48 am EDT

Reminds me the most about Walt and his love of trains. This is a must do for that reason alone.
MPoppins77 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/13/2016 at 7:15:11 pm EDT

Great Ride and good way to get from one end of the park to the other
handette gave this a rating of 9 on 06/13/2016 at 2:48:09 pm EDT

Relaxing ride. We love to take a little afternoon break and just ride it all the way around the park.
cbate717 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/13/2016 at 2:31:23 pm EDT

This is a great alternative to navigating through the crowds or to ride as a midday break.
mommabelle gave this a rating of 7 on 06/12/2016 at 9:38:10 pm EDT

Great view of the park & to rest!
jodistrock gave this a rating of 10 on 06/12/2016 at 9:52:28 am EDT

A fun way to get you around the park
dutchdisneyfamily gave this a rating of 9 on 06/11/2016 at 10:19:55 pm EDT

Love the Disney trains!
CaptainSpalding gave this a rating of 8 on 06/10/2016 at 8:39:20 pm EDT

A nice and relaxing way to get around the park. Can see the park in a whole new way from the train. Definitely worth doing!
loveariel gave this a rating of 8 on 06/10/2016 at 3:41:00 pm EDT

Great way to get to other areas of the park, sit down a bit, and get some awesome views of the Magic Kingdom! Very underrated and overlooked ride!
Csb10salum gave this a rating of 7 on 06/10/2016 at 11:50:29 am EDT

It's a great way to get from one part of the MK to the other-it saves some walking, and it's just plain fun!
wheezie gave this a rating of 10 on 06/10/2016 at 6:12:20 am EDT

I love trains and this one is magical
Gingerk gave this a rating of 10 on 06/07/2016 at 11:56:50 am EDT

I love railroads!!
markL gave this a rating of 9 on 06/05/2016 at 4:49:02 pm EDT

Great way to slow down and keep the family happy!
Naycort gave this a rating of 10 on 06/03/2016 at 9:29:54 pm EDT

A relaxing ride to the back of the park on a hot day.
AeroScott gave this a rating of 7 on 06/03/2016 at 3:41:36 pm EDT

Great for a bit of a sit down and look around.
comfort80 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/03/2016 at 3:07:48 pm EDT

A favorite of mine - Relaxing and nostalgic. The Magic of the Steam Trains tour that I took helped me enjoy this attraction even more.
amouse9 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/03/2016 at 1:38:25 am EDT

Great way to get around
KDevines gave this a rating of 10 on 06/02/2016 at 11:57:23 pm EDT

Great for a means of transportation but not for an attraction
Zatrina gave this a rating of 5 on 06/01/2016 at 12:08:15 am EDT

We like this ride when we are in need of a break or need to get from front gate to Splash Mountain or 7 Dwarfs and it's crowded.
Pal of Pooh gave this a rating of 5 on 05/31/2016 at 11:49:36 am EDT

One of our favorites! Nice and relaxing!
mom2three23 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/30/2016 at 10:06:29 pm EDT

Another Disney classic. Magic Kingdom can be overwhelming for those trying to do everything. I'm glad that many trips have shown us how nice it is to simply slow down and enjoy things that aren't necessarily at the top of everyone's list. The WDW Rairoad is definitely one of those "stop and smell the roses" attractions.
mikeserin gave this a rating of 9 on 05/30/2016 at 7:13:50 pm EDT

Relaxing Ride.
Marandaclan gave this a rating of 7 on 05/30/2016 at 10:54:26 am EDT

A relaxing ride, but not terribly exciting.
Marie the Cat gave this a rating of 5 on 05/29/2016 at 5:50:28 pm EDT

A favorite for me! Relaxing & you can see some of MK on both sections. An original!
FARMERGIRL gave this a rating of 7 on 05/29/2016 at 2:11:51 pm EDT

Walt's passion, how can we not love it
Victor gave this a rating of 8 on 05/28/2016 at 9:15:32 pm EDT

Always fun to take at least one ride each visit
lintom gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 10:56:12 pm EDT

Nice relaxing way to get around the park.
KMB733 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/27/2016 at 7:02:25 pm EDT

Always fun to ride
cutiepie gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 5:27:06 pm EDT

Very relaxing and a nice way to unwind after a day of a ton of walking. The breeze feels great on a hot day.
dodgersle gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 3:26:07 pm EDT

The BEST
desi1951 gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 3:12:52 pm EDT

Love the train.
txtink gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 12:23:46 pm EDT

Great way to get around the park. A favorite of mine.
NAM111 gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 11:46:02 am EDT

Another one of my favorites. A wonderful way to see the Magic Kingdom and take a little rest at the same time.
CEK40 gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 9:20:08 am EDT

I like to ride this all the way around at least once each trip.
Babby58 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/27/2016 at 7:25:32 am EDT

This is a good way to get across to the other side of the park and have a nice sightseeing trip go.
Ms. Earson gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 12:48:29 am EDT

Great way to travel between sections.
sherrymickey gave this a rating of 9 on 05/26/2016 at 11:53:27 pm EDT

This is a relaxing ride around Magic Kingdom.
gina921 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/26/2016 at 7:25:43 pm EDT

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