Discover Disneyland Railroad
Our tips:
- Use the train to get around
- Don't miss the last stretch
- Watch out during fireworks
Disneyland Railroad
The Disneyland Railroad is the steam train of Disneyland Park. On a leisurely loop of about 18 minutes you travel clockwise around the entire park. Along the way you stop at four stations: Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square, Mickey's Toontown and Tomorrowland.
The concept
The train runs along the banks of the Rivers of America. That landscape is inspired by four great American rivers: the Mississippi, the Columbia, the Missouri and the Rio Grande. You see rock formations, wildlife and waterfalls.
Five restored narrow-gauge locomotives are in service. Four are named after legends of American railroad history: C.K. Holliday, E.P. Ripley, Ernest Marsh and Fred Gurley. The fifth, the Ward Kimball, bears the name of the Disney artist who sparked Walt's love of trains.
The Experience
Trains usually come by every 5 to 10 minutes, so you don't have to wait long. You can get on or off at every station. The most beautiful stretch is between Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A. There you pass Walt Disney's famous dioramas of the Grand Canyon and Primeval World. In that prehistoric landscape, enormous dinosaurs come to life as Audio-Animatronics: moving figures with sound.
Discover Disneyland Railroad
Use the train to get around
With four stations, the train is a handy way to travel around the park. Board at Main Street, U.S.A. and get off in Mickey's Toontown or Tomorrowland.
Don't miss the last stretch
Between Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A. you pass the dioramas of the Grand Canyon and Primeval World. So make sure you stay on until the final station.
Watch out during fireworks
In certain winds the train may close when there are fireworks. If you definitely want to do a loop, go earlier in the day.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height, so the train is suitable for all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or over. Lightning Lane is not available for this attraction: everyone waits in the same standby queue. In certain wind conditions the train may close during the fireworks.
A loop around the whole park
The Disneyland Railroad is a lovely way to rest for a while and still see a lot. Take a full loop at the start of your visit and you'll immediately know how the park is laid out.
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