Disney is marking 100 years of Disneyland Railroad engine Ernest S. Marsh with a pair of flags on its front. Ernest S. Marsh Engine Two green flags are mounted on the front of the engine. On the flags is the engine’s number 4 icon, which reads “Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, U.S.A.” The flags also feature … Read more
New T-shirts featuring the Disneyland entrance marquee, the Disneyland Railroad, and a princess version of the Disneyland wordmark are now available at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Entrance Marquee T-Shirt – $29.99 This red T-shirt is inspired by the Disneyland entrance marquee as it was from 1958 to 1989. Each letter of “Disneyland” is enclosed by a … Read more
Refurbishment work continues on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park as more scaffolding is erected and the construction walls are expanded in Fantasyland. “it’s a small world” Refurbishment Progress “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park closed for another multi-month refurbishment in late January 2025. The attraction is expected to remain closed until spring 2025, … Read more
In a recent wave of additional updates to the Disneyland Railroad, the Mardi Gras props have been restored to their proper place and several effects have been repaired. Disneyland Railroad Repairs The Disneyland Railroad recently resumed regular operations after its second multi-month refurbishment earlier this year. On the first day of resumed rides, however, several … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad has reopened after being closed for its second round of refurbishment. The railroad was previously closed in fall 2024 when Cast Members told us that was the first of four three-month refurbishments. Work on Main Street Station has been complete, so this closure likely focused on track replacement. We did not notice any major … Read more
Cast Members are testing the Disneyland Railroad a week before its reopening and construction walls are down from all the train stations. Disneyland Railroad Testing Cast Members were testing with engine number 3, the Fred Gurley, and the Holiday Green set of cars. There were tests in the mornings and afternoons of Thursday, February 27 … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Park next month, with bookings now open. Disneyland Railroad Tour Returning Tours will resume on March 21, 2025. Guests can check availability and book their tour online. The 90-minute experience includes a ride on the Presidential Car, the Lilly Belle. Park admission is not included in … Read more
Disneyland Resort announced the reopening dates for the Disneyland Railroad and the Monorail. Disneyland Railroad and Monorail Reopening Both classic transportation attractions will reopen on March 7, 2025, according to the calendar on their respective web pages. Both the Disneyland Railroad and the Monorail have been closed since earlier this month. The Disneyland Railroad’s closure … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad is closed for another round of construction work. The railroad was previously closed in fall 2024 and Cast Members told us that was the first of four three-month refurbishments. While the attraction was open, the Main Street train station was refurbished. Disneyland Railroad Refurbishment Construction walls surround the Main Street train station … Read more
Guests aboard the Disneyland Railroad can now see restored cavern lighting and get a glimpse into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure finale scene through the uncovered windows. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opened in November at Disneyland. It replaced Splash Mountain and led the change from Critter Country to Bayou Country. Cavern Lighting Restored After nearly five years, … Read more
Due to high winds in California this week, the themed scrim was temporarily rolled up on the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Disneyland, revealing construction work. Main Street Tran Station Construction Scaffolding and scrim went up around the building in September when the Disneyland Railroad closed for refurbishment. The Disneyland Railroad reopened in October … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad has reopened with updated Bayou Country narration including reference to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disneyland Railroad Updates As guests pass through Bayou Country (formerly Critter Country), this is what they hear: We’re now entering the bayou, home to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a sneak peek at the big party princess Tiana’s throwing, where the welcome … Read more
On a recent visit to Disneyland Park, we discovered new roofing at Main Street Station, as the Disneyland Railroad prepares to reopen later this month. Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station Roofing The Disneyland Railroad closed on August 5. In September, we reported that the Main Street Station was behind themed scrim, as seen above. Now, … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad has begun testing operations at Disneyland Park, indicating that track work has been completed and a reopening could be on the horizon. Disneyland Railroad Testing We saw the train testing a full loop around Disneyland Park on Wednesday, October 16. With it making a full trip around the park, this indicates that … Read more
Crew members are installing a new track for the Disneyland Railroad, which has been closed for two months. Disneyland Railroad Construction From the Monorail, we saw crew members actively installing the new track in the northeast corner of Disneyland. Four crew members appeared to be securing a stretch of track over railroad ties. Further down, … Read more
More sections of New Orleans Square and Critter Country at Disneyland have closed due to the ongoing construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and outside The Haunted Mansion. New Orleans Square & Critter Country Closures As previously announced, the bridge connecting New Orleans Square and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is temporarily closed. The Haunted Mansion construction … Read more