After being closed for over four years due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the Walt Disney World Railroad will finally reopen at Magic Kingdom during “this holiday season.” “The familiar whistle of its steam engine will be complemented by exciting new sounds and voices,” the team of Imagineers shared. “A new conductor … Read more
After work resumed on the Walt Disney World Railroad last month, we have seen more construction on the train tracks. The railroad has been closed since late 2018 due to the nearby construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. The tracks at Fantasyland Station in Storybook Circus were removed for refurbishment in 2020. Their replacement began soon after, but … Read more
Hey, Howdy, Hey! We’re out for a morning walk at Magic Kingdom. Follow along as we find new merchandise, check in on TRON Lightcycle / Run construction, and more. Let’s get going. It feels like it’s going to be busy today. Center Street is still, partially, under construction. Walls are up and temporary ramps have … Read more
Construction has resumed on the train tracks of the Walt Disney World Railroad Fantasyland station. The tracks were removed for refurbishment and replacement in 2020. Their replacement began soon after, but construction seemed to pause for the past year even as refurbished Walt Disney World Railroad engines were tested nearby. Work has picked back up, … Read more
While the Walt Disney World Railroad STILL isn’t quite ready to welcome guests back at the Magic Kingdom, a big sign of its impending return can be seen in Tomorrowland. Train tracks continue to be assembled between Space Mountain and TRON Lightcycle Run. The railroad hasn’t operated for guests in over three years in order … Read more
While the Walt Disney World Railroad isn’t quite ready to welcome guests back at the Magic Kingdom, a big sign of its impending return can be seen in Tomorrowland. Train tracks have been assembled between Space Mountain and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., which is undergoing a big refurbishment. The new sections are lying on … Read more
As work continues on the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel beneath TRON Lightcycle / Run, new track for the trains is being laid behind Space Mountain. The length of track is visible from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. A gap in the tracks is slowly being reconnected. An excavator is parked next to the tracks … Read more
Though it’s been over two years since the Walt Disney World Railroad took guests around the Magic Kingdom, our eagle-eyed reporter spotted an indication that things are on the right track. Train tracks are being laid near the Fantasyland Station. Though the station is currently blocked from guest access, it’s visible from outside, though somewhat … Read more