@@joannbeiser4907 AMEN! It's an integral part of the Magic Kingdom experience. I had tears in my eyes as I heard the various whistle signals. Nice "window" in tunnel as Tron cycled by.
Former WDWRR conductor and engineer here (mid '70's, pre-construction of the Fantasyland station and relocation of the Frontierland station). I miss the live spiel we gave as conductors, and am surprised how far back they have cleared the foliage along the right of way between Frontierland and Fantasyland. It used to almost brush the side of the train cars! So good to see it return after so long an absence, especially for Christmas!
We would love to hear more Brian. We're big fans of Walt, WDW, Roy and of course the WDW RR! About 5 years ago when I last road those rails the brakes were sooo squeaky and high pitched it hurt my ears every time we stopped. I'm glad to see the RR having gotten what seems to be a good renovation overall and yes, the landscape is definitely trimmed up and manicured nicely from my opinion. Do you remember what train engines were on the RR when you worked there in the 70s?
for those of you who don't know, the frontierland station had to be moved when walt disney world was building splash mountain. during the time when the station in frontierland was gone, the railroad only went between the main street USA station and the mickey's starland station. mickey's starland was a land that originally was added to celebrate mickey mouse's 60th (i believe) birthday, then was changed into mickey's starland, then it became mickey's toontown fair, then finally it became part of fantasyland. half of the trips, the train moved backwards
14:22 great shot of the light cycle. The tunnel itself looks boring (maybe at night it will have some effects), but the window with the track, if you catch it right, is cool.
I know the railroad is considered transportation, but this is my favorite ride at WDW. Glad to see it return!!!!! Walt is the reason I have a ride on railroad around my home, just like he did! Love those trains!!!
The tunnel is cute, though I do wish they'd done a projection based tribute to the Tunnel through the world of Tron on the Peoplemover. (Yes I know it was at DL vs MK)
At least they did that little homage to it in the narration (with the train stumbling into the grid, rather than just the engineer describing the Tron adventure).
Major missed opportunity to have a dark ride element like Disneyland's railroad. It would have been so cool for the tunnel to have projection effects similar to speed tunnels of past attractions that make it look like the train is entering a digital portal. Flowing grid patterns could make up the landscape along with stylized digital trees.
I am really surprised that they added a splash mountain reference on the audio spiel. Splash mountain is closing next month so it’s a little interesting that they kept the splash mountain spiel on the ride.
The narration mentions Brer Rabbit in splash mountain which I find interesting for a ride closing in like a month. Be good that we will be able to see construction of Tiana through the windows
Fantastic! Thank you! Emotional and wonderful. A wonderfully timed video with the boat, the monorail... everything! So nice to have the train back! Merry Christmas to us!
How exciting! Wish it was up when I was there a couple of weeks ago. I'm coming back in May for 2 parks but sadly one is not MK. The logistics are complicated, but I wonder if they would consider letting people pay a $10 fee or something just to go to the Main Street station, ride the train and exit again...
Seeing the Tunnel that was put up for Tron, at most this train should have been down for a month. There is so much structural pre-fab that could have been done before bringing the tunnel sections in. Leaving only the pouring of concrete to be done once the prefab tunnel sections were in place. If there were safety issues around structural steel construction and construction equipment for the ride over the tunnel, they could have left this construction until off hours. Or done limited train shut downs to accommodate construction. All while constructing other sections of the ride area. We have all seen road closures and bridge construction that are much larger projects take vastly shorter amounts of time with less disruption to traffic flow, than this project took. All for such a short and painful boring tunnel. Good to have the train back. Thanks for the video
COVID-19 also had an effect. If you were to ask me, there probably isn't anything inside the tunnel due to the fear that the steam may mess with such effects.
The tunnel does need a lighting effect and possibly mist/mist fans would be cool. Adding Tron also seems like a missed opportunity to create a Tomorrowland station.
Outstanding stuff. Thrilled to hear the Tron Legacy theme being used - I know it was on the Shanghai ride but it's great to hear it confirmed for Florida. One of my all time favourite film scores.
So disappointing. They had so much opportunity with that Tron tunnel. They could have taken a cue from Disneyland’s Grand Canyon and Primeval World. They could have constructed a long tunnel and done something with it. Maybe something similar to Disneyland’s old peoplemover’s light speed tunnels of Tron (projections made to look like you’re moving really fast).
Adam the Woo was there the moment the soft re-opening happened. Moments later, it felt like 1990 as I trundled along the track watching over Adam's shoulder (via UA-cam). Well worth a look.
I'm so happy to hear about this and to see it today! Now all I want is for the park reservation system to go away forever-dining reservations required for resort entry needs to go away too!!!!
I feel like they could have done a lot more with the tunnel underneath Tron to be honest but hey 🤷🏾♂️ I can't complain. Good to see the railroad running again 😁
Even tho I haven’t been to WDW since 2019 and idk when I’ll Be back, but hearing that Tron overlay on the Twain when it goes by gives me chills… awesome movie in a more awesome place. Hope to return sooner then later 😢
Thank you so much for this video! Us steam train buffs have been waiting for this moment for four long years. Four years...all just for a cloned Vekoma Booster Bike coaster that (in my opinion) is not all that great of a ride. (At least the one at Shanghai Disneyland did not do much for me when I rode it when it was new.)
🤨 It's unfortunate the TRON tunnel was lackluster after many years of planning and construction. Projections and/or lightning effects would have been a nice touch - another missed opportunity for Imagineering to "wow" guests.
when my mom told me the railroad reopened last month, i nearly passed out from happiness, especially because it has been so long since the train closed in 2018
I cried tears of JOY hearing the whistle on the railroad! Also the applause from the guests when Walter arrived. Love the windows in the tunnel allowing glimpse of Tron as it cycles by. Would NOT have hurt my feelings if dinos were recycled for the tunnel from UoE, but rightfully Disneyland should have this standout finally.
We're now embarking on a grand-circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. For a safe trip, please remain seated with your hands, arms, feet, and legs well inside the train, and please watch your kids!
So, how long is everyone thinking until "influencers" start making videos of themselves jumping off the train to pose at certain points before running and hopping back on?
You'd think that after more than 4 years where they could've done any amount of work that they wanted, they would've done more than just add some mulch around to cover the dead grass.
The announcer changed. In addition there used to be zero music when entering proximity parts of the park (I.E. music for Adventureland or Peter Pan and Wendy for Fantasyland). The area around TRON also used to be much more open and was a prime spot for railfanning.
Join us on the train!
Finding out the train was officially back at MK really put a smile on my face. We’ve waited 4 years and 21 days for this.
Amen, a year too late for me!
@@joannbeiser4907 AMEN! It's an integral part of the Magic Kingdom experience. I had tears in my eyes as I heard the various whistle signals. Nice "window" in tunnel as Tron cycled by.
Not that we've been counting of course
I love the new narration! This is exactly the tender, loving care of the railroad needed!
Interesting they kept splash mountain in it. I'm sure it can be easily changed but still
@@daa589 I'm betting they recorded multiple voice lines and will change it out when needed
@@kayaddicted maybe they ran out of money and will postpone the retheme. Here's to a Christmas miracle lol
@@daa589 ya'll still can't move on eh? It' just a theme park ride for crying out loud.
@@gissneric but it’s an icon. That’s why many of us will miss it. You can’t change that.
Former WDWRR conductor and engineer here (mid '70's, pre-construction of the Fantasyland station and relocation of the Frontierland station). I miss the live spiel we gave as conductors, and am surprised how far back they have cleared the foliage along the right of way between Frontierland and Fantasyland. It used to almost brush the side of the train cars! So good to see it return after so long an absence, especially for Christmas!
wow would love to hear more about your time with WDW!
We would love to hear more Brian. We're big fans of Walt, WDW, Roy and of course the WDW RR! About 5 years ago when I last road those rails the brakes were sooo squeaky and high pitched it hurt my ears every time we stopped. I'm glad to see the RR having gotten what seems to be a good renovation overall and yes, the landscape is definitely trimmed up and manicured nicely from my opinion. Do you remember what train engines were on the RR when you worked there in the 70s?
@@realestateunplugged6129 Im pretty sure the same original ones that represented walts family!
I'd still try and give a bit of live something in between the gaps here but I love how you can see the Monorails
for those of you who don't know, the frontierland station had to be moved when walt disney world was building splash mountain. during the time when the station in frontierland was gone, the railroad only went between the main street USA station and the mickey's starland station. mickey's starland was a land that originally was added to celebrate mickey mouse's 60th (i believe) birthday, then was changed into mickey's starland, then it became mickey's toontown fair, then finally it became part of fantasyland. half of the trips, the train moved backwards
14:22 great shot of the light cycle. The tunnel itself looks boring (maybe at night it will have some effects), but the window with the track, if you catch it right, is cool.
It will probably be updated once the ride is open
I don’t see much of anything
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I had the biggest smile on my face when the train pulled in! Welcome back WDW Railroad. How I missed you.
Great to see them back running! What a Christmas present for all to enjoy
I know the railroad is considered transportation, but this is my favorite ride at WDW. Glad to see it return!!!!! Walt is the reason I have a ride on railroad around my home, just like he did! Love those trains!!!
rule number 32 of my trips the monorail buses and trains are rides just like any other ride and i will always ride it the full loop
OMG 😳 I am crying 😭 Amazing Christmas Gift from Disney! ❤ Thank you, WDWNT for bringing us along for this ride throughout WDW.🥰👋💞❤️🎉
It’s finally back after 4 years! Can’t wait to go ride!
The tunnel is cute, though I do wish they'd done a projection based tribute to the Tunnel through the world of Tron on the Peoplemover. (Yes I know it was at DL vs MK)
Agreed.
At least they did that little homage to it in the narration (with the train stumbling into the grid, rather than just the engineer describing the Tron adventure).
Major missed opportunity to have a dark ride element like Disneyland's railroad. It would have been so cool for the tunnel to have projection effects similar to speed tunnels of past attractions that make it look like the train is entering a digital portal. Flowing grid patterns could make up the landscape along with stylized digital trees.
I am really surprised that they added a splash mountain reference on the audio spiel. Splash mountain is closing next month so it’s a little interesting that they kept the splash mountain spiel on the ride.
The tron tunnel needs some sort of light effect to go with the scanning part of the narration
It's finally back! Can NOT wait to get to ride it again. Hopefully next visit :D
Just the sound of the whistle makes me feel good.
The narration mentions Brer Rabbit in splash mountain which I find interesting for a ride closing in like a month. Be good that we will be able to see construction of Tiana through the windows
I mean like they’ll most likely cover up the windows, but I was thinking the same thing when they mentioned Splash.
@@supporter6667 right? You thought they would have just left it out for the sake of a month as they’re going to have to re do it
@@BRKS1999 Watch them close the railroad again in a month to re-calibrate the audio without that segment lol
@@BRKS1999 Agreed
@@supporter6667 why do people always have to focus on the negatives all he time....that's Disney fans for you
So happy to see this back! I missed this by 6 months unfortunately.
Fantastic! Thank you! Emotional and wonderful. A wonderfully timed video with the boat, the monorail... everything! So nice to have the train back! Merry Christmas to us!
It’s a Christmas miracle!
The ring of that bell! Gives me good feelings.
How exciting! Wish it was up when I was there a couple of weeks ago. I'm coming back in May for 2 parks but sadly one is not MK. The logistics are complicated, but I wonder if they would consider letting people pay a $10 fee or something just to go to the Main Street station, ride the train and exit again...
Wow I missed it by 2 days! Guess I’ll see it next year. Thanks for posting!
It's wonderful having the train back. Great to see and hear it.
Could you also plan for a future video of the unobstructed park interior rider view.
Seeing the Tunnel that was put up for Tron, at most this train should have been down for a month. There is so much structural pre-fab that could have been done before bringing the tunnel sections in. Leaving only the pouring of concrete to be done once the prefab tunnel sections were in place.
If there were safety issues around structural steel construction and construction equipment for the ride over the tunnel, they could have left this construction until off hours. Or done limited train shut downs to accommodate construction. All while constructing other sections of the ride area.
We have all seen road closures and bridge construction that are much larger projects take vastly shorter amounts of time with less disruption to traffic flow, than this project took. All for such a short and painful boring tunnel.
Good to have the train back. Thanks for the video
COVID-19 also had an effect. If you were to ask me, there probably isn't anything inside the tunnel due to the fear that the steam may mess with such effects.
We NEED this narrator for the Disneyland Railroad too. He’s just got so much charm and personality!
The tunnel does need a lighting
effect and possibly mist/mist fans would be cool. Adding Tron also seems like a missed opportunity to create a Tomorrowland station.
i started going to WDW in 2019, i never got the chance to ride the railroad. this is a must do for this upcoming year❤
Outstanding stuff. Thrilled to hear the Tron Legacy theme being used - I know it was on the Shanghai ride but it's great to hear it confirmed for Florida. One of my all time favourite film scores.
So glad it’s back. It’s been gone too long. Have so missed it. Can’t wait to ride it again. Thank you WDW news today.
It's good to see that the railroad is up and running again.
Love it - So good to see after so long!!! Cant wait to ride!!!
Welcome back
WDW railroad we missed you
Wow should not have taken 4 years, but man how magical
Just be pleased it's back 🤣
So disappointing. They had so much opportunity with that Tron tunnel. They could have taken a cue from Disneyland’s Grand Canyon and Primeval World. They could have constructed a long tunnel and done something with it. Maybe something similar to Disneyland’s old peoplemover’s light speed tunnels of Tron (projections made to look like you’re moving really fast).
This is a wonderful Christmas present. Welcome back WDWRR!
Exciting to see the footage - I haven't been on the Railroad for over 10 years- it's on the To Do list for the next trip!!
I am so happy about this. It's a tradition for our family to make this our first ride when going on holiday.
Thank you 💘 soo happy 😊😊😊!!! So missed the railroad!!!! WIGS👍👍👍 Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄⛄
Adam the Woo was there the moment the soft re-opening happened. Moments later, it felt like 1990 as I trundled along the track watching over Adam's shoulder (via UA-cam). Well worth a look.
THE TRAIN HAS RETURNED!
When I go back to Disney World can’t wait to get back on the train !!
Surprising to see splash mountain narration with it going away in 3 weeks
I'm so happy to hear about this and to see it today! Now all I want is for the park reservation system to go away forever-dining reservations required for resort entry needs to go away too!!!!
Not sure why the narration mentioned Splash Mountain when it won't be there much longer.
I feel like they could have done a lot more with the tunnel underneath Tron to be honest but hey 🤷🏾♂️ I can't complain. Good to see the railroad running again 😁
I'm glad the Train is back!
Even tho I haven’t been to WDW since 2019 and idk when I’ll
Be back, but hearing that Tron overlay on the Twain when it goes by gives me chills… awesome movie in a more awesome place. Hope to return sooner then later 😢
YAY THE RAILROAD IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE RAILROAD IS ALIIIIIIIIIIVE🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Been a passhokder for the past 4 years and I can't believe I had to wait this long to ride the train for my first time. I'll be there in January
Hello Adam I hope you have a amazing and awesome trip
I love the Walt Disney World Railroad!
Wonder if they're going to block off that view of Princess and the Log when they shut down Splash Mounting next month.
of course. cause people would be able to see the construction. They will just cover those windows.
Is there only one train on the circuit? Or are there two travelling the route at the same time?
Two as of now. It can run three trains at most.
Me when I found out the train is back at MK with new narration: “This does put a smile in my face.”
WDWRR. Oh how we missed you ❤
Thank you so much for this video! Us steam train buffs have been waiting for this moment for four long years. Four years...all just for a cloned Vekoma Booster Bike coaster that (in my opinion) is not all that great of a ride. (At least the one at Shanghai Disneyland did not do much for me when I rode it when it was new.)
Glad it's back, but at least from this video...seems like a grass and trees tour! Couldn't you at least see more of the park before?
It's the same stuff. Nothing changed other than the tunnel.
It's about time, glad it's back finally!!
Glad to see it back!!
This makes me happy! Thanks for posting this!
WDW RR has berrwe views than DL & DLP RRs. It was soo long I forgot what it pasted...by far, so cool!!
Good to see an attraction back open.
Finally dang I wish it would have been running already late Summer. I missed it again hope in 7yrs it will be running again as well not being closed.
When does it open to the public?
It has return to Walt Disney World for the very first time since December 2018
Interesting to have a Splash Mountain mention for only a month. I wonder what it will be next month.
Two of the trains were sent to the Strousburg Railroad in Lancaster, PA for re-conditioning. My husband worked there.
Roy is at Strasburg now. He's the last locomotive to be reconditioned.
Glad to hear the good news!
I can’t wait to ride next weekend!!
its been so long. was it always this quiet between the conductors narration? Most notable from MS to ADL
I wanted it back so much !! It seems very odd they have the Splash narration.
Wonder if it will be absolutely filled with characters and singers like it used to be in the morning opening
IT'S FINALLY OPEN AGAIN!
WELCOME BACK !!!! yay
🤨 It's unfortunate the TRON tunnel was lackluster after many years of planning and construction. Projections and/or lightning effects would have been a nice touch - another missed opportunity for Imagineering to "wow" guests.
I cant wait to ride it when I go for my birthday next month!
I was expecting more of the tron tunnel :(
when my mom told me the railroad reopened last month, i nearly passed out from happiness, especially because it has been so long since the train closed in 2018
What do u all think about the new narration
Can't wait to ride this next time
Thank you, for this ❤
Thanks for watching.
Did the train go in the opposite direction at one time.
surprised they left the narration in for splash mountain since its closing next month
they make mention of splash mountain so I dont think this narration will stay very long.
I cried tears of JOY hearing the whistle on the railroad! Also the applause from the guests when Walter arrived. Love the windows in the tunnel allowing glimpse of Tron as it cycles by. Would NOT have hurt my feelings if dinos were recycled for the tunnel from UoE, but rightfully Disneyland should have this standout finally.
Welcome Aboard The Walt Disney World Railroad! 🚂
We're now embarking on a grand-circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. For a safe trip, please remain seated with your hands, arms, feet, and legs well inside the train, and please watch your kids!
Tron needs to be open come March. It looks like the pathway is 90% completed from this angle. Let’s go
So, how long is everyone thinking until "influencers" start making videos of themselves jumping off the train to pose at certain points before running and hopping back on?
Sounds like a fast pass to getting ejected from the park and possibly trespassed for life. Should be fun
Glad to see that it’s back. I wonder who’s the new voice narrator and what’s going on with the yellow train, Roger E. Broggie
1. The new narrator sounds like Corey Burton
2. Broggie might be next for overhaul, and is probably at Strasburg
@@Trainlover1995 Broggie came back on February 21, 2024. Roy left on January 19, 2024.
You'd think that after more than 4 years where they could've done any amount of work that they wanted, they would've done more than just add some mulch around to cover the dead grass.
They should have put some Tron-like lights in the tunnel section imo but otherwise, great to see it back!
Maybe they were afraid that the steam would mess with the effects. Disneyland can have a diorama because they were built farther away from the tracks.
welcome back Walt Disney world railroad
Why does the new narration almost remind me of Smokey Miller?
Corey Burton is the narrator.
Man, hearing this narration of the train ride makes me think that this will be rework once Splash mountain is closed down come next year.
Train goes into Tomorrowland tunnel
Camera operator: My, what an interesting black wall.
Over four years down and this is the best they could do?
Dinosaurs are just a DL thing? Still good to see the train running.
Never been to Florida or seen the original… I wonder what changed in the presentation? Is it the same announcer or is he different too???
The announcer changed. In addition there used to be zero music when entering proximity parts of the park (I.E. music for Adventureland or Peter Pan and Wendy for Fantasyland).
The area around TRON also used to be much more open and was a prime spot for railfanning.
They’re going to have to update the narration again once they convert splash mountain into the princess and the frog thing
I wish I could have voiced the tron part. I have such a good robot voice.