Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.

Description And Comments

Take a relaxing ride around the perimeter of the Magic Kingdom aboard a real steam-powered locomotive, with stops in Frontierland and Fantasyland. Views from the train include a peek into each land except Adventureland (where you’re apt to see more of the behind-the-scenes infrastructure). The most scenic part of the tour is between the Frontierland and Main Street, U.S.A., stations. If you’re in Frontierland and headed out of the park, it’s a nice way to end your visit.

Touring Tips

We suggest saving the train until after you’ve seen the featured attractions, or use it when you need transportation. On busy days, lines form at the Frontierland station but rarely at the Main Street station. Wheelchair access is available at the Frontierland and Fantasyland stations.

Only folded strollers are permitted on the train, so you can’t board with your rented Disney stroller. You can, however, obtain a replacement at your destination (keep your stroller name card and rental receipt with you).

A dad from Green Pond, New Jersey, asserts that not all stations are equal:

Tell your readers that if they ride the railroad they should go to the Main Street Station. We tried to get on in New Orleans Square, and it was a zoo—there were people shoving past other people and rolling over other people with strollers and wheelchairs. The Main Street Station is much more organized, efficient, and relaxing because of the extra cast members working there.

Finally, note that the railroad shuts down immediately before and during parades; check your park guide map or Times Guide for parade times. Needless to say, this is not the time to get in line.

Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. Wait Times

This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. when you visit on a day with a given Magic Kingdom Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average "peak" wait time (that is, how long the line will be at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. Wait Times.

Special Comments

Main Street is usually the least congested station.

Special Needs

• Handheld Captioning Available
• Audio Description Devices Available
• Must Transfer To Standard Wheelchair

Only folded strollers are permitted on the train, so you can’t board with your rented Disney stroller. You can, however, obtain a replacement stroller at your destination. Just take your personal belongings, stroller name card, and rental receipt with you on the train.

Other Attractions in Main Street, U.S.A.

• Casey's Corner Pianist
• Dapper Dans
• Disney Enchantment
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
• Flag Retreat
• Let the Magic Begin
• Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater
• Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater
• Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade
• Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire

Touring Plans with Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.

• Magic Kingdom Adult One-Day Holiday Touring Plan

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