WDW Train Questions

We ride the train a complete circuit on almost every trip. It's a nice relaxing place to get off your feet for a while. I guess I have never ridden during inclement weather so don't know if it will stop during storms. It takes around 20 minutes or so to make the entire circuit.

Here is some more information from the Disney site.

Also, I'm not sure how old your son it but you might want to think about the tour behind the scenes.

I thought about adding that tour. He just turned 5 and loves every detail of trains. We live pretty close to the Casey Jones museum and several museums here, and he just loves anything trains!

I think we may save that for when my dad can take him. It's a little pricey for all of us and I don't think my daughter (3) would be that interested. But I think that is on our list for next year. Thanks for the info!

And thank you for that link. I've spent so many countless hours planning this trip, and sometimes the most obvious links are the hardest ones to remember to check! I appreciate the reminder.

lawgirl;2464423 wrote:
I think we may save that for when my dad can take him. It's a little pricey for all of us and I don't think my daughter (3) would be that interested. But I think that is on our list for next year. Thanks for the info!

I think you may need to wait a bit longer for the tour then - I believe the minimum age allowed is 10.

faline;2464425 wrote: I think you may need to wait a bit longer for the tour then - I believe the minimum age allowed is 10.

That's correct but something to look forward to! I think my oldest waited on pins and needles from 5 until he was 10 and loved that tour.

faline;2464420 wrote: . I guess I have never ridden during inclement weather so don't know if it will stop during storms. [/URL].

Just like all outdoor attractions at WDW it closes if there is lightning, but I have been told by a cast member that they will run it in the rain if there is no lightning.

It also does not run during the parades. Not sure if it runs at night, I do not recall ever seeing it at night though.

I'm pretty sure it dosn't run during fireworks either. Where's Main Street Jim when you need him?

My son loved the train when he was younger. But, almost more than riding the train, he loved watching the miniature train set that runs outside of Germany in Epcot. My husband and I had to take turns sitting on a bench nearby because he didn't want to leave.

brad192;2464564 wrote: I'm pretty sure it dosn't run during fireworks either. Where's Main Street Jim when you need him?

No it doesn't. The tracks on the north side of MK are in the fireworks fall zone.

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If you need a midday break, consider taking a boat over to the Wilderness Lodge Resort. In the Villas section, there's a room dedicated to trains -- like a mini museum. It's not huge but could be a good break; you could always have lunch at Roaring Forks while over there.

Don't forget, there is also a train ride in Animal Kingdom.

brad192;2464564 wrote: Where's Main Street Jim when you need him?

I had thought the same thing.

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Speedy1998;2464641 wrote: I had thought the same thing.

I was hoping he would see my post!

GREAT idea about WL. I hope we have time. We're at CBR now and having a great time! We may head to WL now!