Walt Disney World Railroad Now Open After 4 Year Closure Story

Walt Disney World Railroad Now Open After 4 Year Closure

The Walt Disney World Railroad in Disney’s Magic Kingdom had been closed since December 3, 2018, that’s 4 whole years. After all that time waiting, it’s finally back!

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On December 23, 2022, the Walt Disney World Railroad finally returned to the Magic Kingdom and welcomed guests onboard for the first time in 4 years.

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After checking Disney’s operational calendar, it looks like The Walt Disney World Railroad will run daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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We’re just happy that it’s finally back and we can ride the railroad around the park whenever we want.

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Disney had to build out the infrastructure of the TRON coaster in that area and across the train tracks, since the two attraction footprints overlap. Hence the reason why it was closed for so long.

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There is only a little work left to do in connection with the TRON coaster as it’s opening in Spring 2023.

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