Walt Disney World Railroad
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Overview
The Walt Disney World Railroad is a full-size steam train that circles Magic Kingdom, stopping at several stations around the park.
The journey is gentle and mostly outdoors, offering elevated views of different lands along with narrated commentary and glimpses of areas you would not normally see from the pathways.
You can use it simply as an attraction or as a practical way to move between parts of the park without travelling the entire distance yourself.
Under normal operation, the railroad runs as a continuous loop around Magic Kingdom. During the current expansion works, Disney has announced temporary service between Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland when the attraction reopens.
Queue Details
Current operation: The Walt Disney World Railroad is temporarily closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen in November 2026. Disney has announced that the temporary route will operate between Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland. Frontierland Station will not be part of this temporary service.
The Walt Disney World Railroad normally has three stations around Magic Kingdom, and the accessible route into each one is slightly different.
Main Street, U.S.A. Station
The station is elevated above the park entrance.
The standard entrance uses stairs. Wheelchair users can reach the platform using the accessible ramp on the right-hand side of the station.
The ramp is long and includes several switchbacks, so pushing a manual wheelchair up to platform level can take some effort.
When leaving Main Street Station, there are two accessible ramp routes. The ramp to the left is longer but less steep, while the ramp to the right is shorter but noticeably steeper.
Cast Members can direct you towards the appropriate boarding position once you reach the platform.
Frontierland Station – not currently part of the temporary route
The standard entrance includes stairs, while wheelchair users are directed towards a separate wheelchair ramp alongside the station.
The ramp winds upwards to the platform and includes switchbacks, although it is generally less steep than the Main Street ramp.
A covered waiting area is available near the accessible boarding position.
At the top, Cast Members direct guests using wheelchairs towards the accessible boarding position.
Fantasyland Station
Fantasyland provides the simplest wheelchair approach of the three stations.
The station is close to ground level and uses a gentle accessible ramp into the boarding and waiting area.
There are a few short stepped sections around the station, but these can be bypassed using clearly marked wheelchair ramps.
A covered waiting area is available near the accessible boarding position.
Guests using a standard manual wheelchair can remain in their wheelchair when boarding the train.
Guests using an ECV or powered mobility device need to transfer to a standard manual wheelchair before boarding.
Transfer Info
No transfer is required for guests using a standard manual wheelchair.
Wheelchair-accessible spaces are available within designated train cars.
A ramp is positioned between the station platform and the train, allowing the wheelchair to roll directly aboard.
Once onboard, the wheelchair is positioned in the designated accessible space for the journey.
A companion can normally remain with the wheelchair user in the accessible area. Additional members of a larger party may need to sit elsewhere in the same train or in another carriage, depending on available space.
You remain seated in your wheelchair while the train travels between stations.
Guests using an ECV or larger powered mobility device may need to transfer to a standard manual wheelchair before boarding.
Sensory Experience
What do these sensory tags mean?
- Loud Sounds
- Notably loud, startling or sustained sounds are part of the experience.
- Scents
- Noticeable artificial or environmental scents are part of the experience.
Sensory experiences vary between people. These tags describe elements that may be present, not how strongly any individual guest will experience them.
The Walt Disney World Railroad is physically very gentle.
The train travels at a steady pace with mild vibration, occasional jolts from the track and the normal rocking movement of a railway carriage.
The steam locomotive produces loud whistles, bells and mechanical noises, particularly when arriving at or leaving stations.
There may also be noticeable smells from steam, smoke and the locomotive itself.
Much of the journey is outdoors, so riders experience heat, sunlight, wind and rain depending on the weather.
Some sections pass through darker or more enclosed areas, but there are no major drops, spinning movements or intense ride forces.
The train can become noisy when crowded, especially around station stops as guests board and leave.
Practical Tips
Main Street Station is elevated and requires a fairly substantial ramp journey if you need step-free access.
When leaving Main Street Station, the left-hand accessible ramp is longer but gentler; the right-hand ramp is shorter but steeper. If slopes are tiring in a wheelchair or mobility device, the longer route may be the easier option.
At Fantasyland Station, use the accessible ramp rather than the stepped entrance.
Because accessible space in a train car is limited, larger groups may need to split between different seating areas or carriages.
The locomotive whistle can be surprisingly loud at close range, especially while waiting on the platform.
And if you stay onboard for the full circuit, you get one of Magic Kingdom’s few attractions where the main thrill is simply sitting down for a while and letting somebody else do the travelling.
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