Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the newest ride in Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’re going to cover two topics. First, we start with a section about the basics of the ride—what, when, and where. Then we follow up with a section going into detail about how to ride it. Read on to learn all about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway!
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This post is a quick guide to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, but we have related content that dives deeper into topics. Our Hollywood Studios Genie+ and Lightning Lane post covers Lightning Lane strategy in deep. The Hollywood Studios Rides and Entertainment Guide gives brief introductions to all the park’s offerings. For putting together your day at the park, we have a One Day Plan for Hollywood Studios.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railways Basics
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a trackless dark ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The ride
does not offer rider switch
has a Lightning Lane that is a part of Genie+
does not have a single rider line
is about 6 minutes long
Where Is Mickey And Minnie’s Runaway Railway?
In Hollywood Studios, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has a marquee spot in the park—the Chinese Theatre. This is the building at the hub of the park that used to house The Great Movie Ride. Walking into the park, you’ll walk straight and hit the ride, it’s impossible to miss.
How to ride Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a mid-priority ride at Hollywood Studios. It’s a part of Early Entry and can be a fine place to start your day if you have some other strategy for getting on Slinky Dog Dash (like a Lightning Lane for that ride).
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a part of Genie+ and will probably be your third or fourth Lightning Lane of the day if you purchase that service.
As it’s one of the two rides in Hollywood Studios without a height requirement and Mickey Mouse themed, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is definitely going to be a staple of a day at Hollywood Studios with kids. That said, we’ve noted elsewhere that in our experience Runaway Railway walks of a fine line of not being too scary but still keeping our little one on the edge of their seat.
If you had to prioritize the rides, Runaway Railway is probably going to be in the bottom half of priorities for adults, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad for adults, just that the thrill of Tower of Terror or Rise of the Resistance is probably higher priority for most adults. You can read more about visiting Hollywood Studios as an adult.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride Experience
Runaway Railway is a trackless dark ride that takes you on an adventure with Mickey and all his pals. While it is not a 3D ride (no glasses required) it uses screens, animatronics, and 3D sets to create a fun, animated, dark ride experience. You can see a video here:
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway FAQ
Does Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway have a drop?
No. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a trackless dark ride that stays at the same level throughout. There is a screen-simulated drop at one point, though.
Is Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway scary?
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway isn’t a very scary ride, but it has moments that may scare some kids. Our toddler went through a phase (about 15 months to 2 years) when they were afraid of most indoor dark rides, and the intense moments of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway really scared them. That said, the overall atmosphere is much more fun than scary.
Is Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway a roller coaster?
No. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is not a roller coaster. If you’re looking for roller coasters, we have a post about the roller coasters of Disney World.
What did Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway replace?
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway replaced The Great Movie Ride.
Is Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway fast?
Not particularly, but the vehicle rotates 360 degrees and jostles back and forth a little bit.
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