Disney’s first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is now confirmed to be opening in 2019 (as we previously reported here at WDWNT) – and Disney has “new” details to share.
During D23 Expo Japan, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, announced the opening year of 2019 and more. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will feature a new catchy theme song created especially for the attraction as well as a new experience that defies logic that we’re calling 2 ½-D. No glasses required.
On the attraction, the fun begins when you see the premiere of a new cartoon short with Mickey and Minnie getting ready for a picnic. As they head out, they drive alongside a train and find out that the engineer is Goofy. One magical moment lets you step into the movie and on Goofy’s train for a wacky, wild ride.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short, where you’re the star and anything can happen. And for the first time, Disney shared a preview of what the cars will look like when you board the attraction for a zany, out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns (it’s the train seen above, as we reported back in November).
The teams helping create the attraction are currently working with partners at Disney Television Animation—the people who create the popular and award-winning Mickey Shorts – to keep the characters and story authentic and to make sure you’re able to step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before.
We, of course, divulged the full ride details back in November, so be sure to check that out for more info!
Why so long?
Not Looking forward to new ride. It belongs in magic kingdom. This is not Hollywood Studios anymore. It is magic kingdom 2.
Agreed
Interesting report but the self congratulating is a bit much. Let your good work do the talking.