The historic multiyear transformation of Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios recently marked a significant milestone with the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.The attraction, which debuted on March 4, 2020, is the first ride-through experience dedicated to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disney history.
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Evolution of Hollywood Studios
The transformation began in 2015 with the removal of the Sorcerer’s Hat and the closure of attractions like The Backlot Tour, The Streets of America, and The Great Movie Ride.These changes shifted the park’s focus from showcasing the behind-the-scenes aspects of movie-making to immersing guests directly into the worlds of their favorite films.
The introduction of Toy Story Land in 2018 and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, featuring attractions like Rise of the Resistance, exemplifies this new direction.Hollywood Studios now offers experiences where guests are part of the action, fully enveloped in the storytelling.
Guests board Runnamuck Railroad and journey into Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: A New Era
Replacing The Great Movie Ride, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is housed within the reimagined Chinese Theatre at the heart of Hollywood Studios.This iconic venue has been transformed to host the premiere of a new Mickey Mouse cartoon short, “Perfect Picnic.”Guests are invited to step through the movie screen and into the whimsical world of Mickey and Minnie.
Jackhammer Pete is one of several beloved Disney characters featured in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
The Attraction Experience
The adventure begins with a pre-show where Mickey and Minnie set off for a picnic, unaware that Pluto has stowed away in their trunk.An unexpected turn of events leads guests into the cartoon world, boarding a train engineered by Goofy.What follows is a zany journey through ever-changing scenes, including a stampede through the Wild West, a carnival, a swirling twister, and an exploding volcano.The attraction utilizes trackless ride vehicles, projection mapping, and Audio-Animatronics to create a seamless and immersive experience.
Guests visit an action-packed carnival as part of their journey aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Queue and Pre-Show Details
The queue area pays homage to Mickey’s illustrious career, featuring costumes, props, and posters from various Mickey Mouse shorts.Guests can spot references to classics like “Steamboat Willie” and more recent hits such as “Potatoland.”The attention to detail extends to the pre-show, where the transition from the real world to the cartoon world is executed with Disney’s signature magic.
Guests travel underwater as part of their journey through the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. All in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the family friendly new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
A Must-See Experience
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway exemplifies the evolution of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering guests an opportunity to step directly into a Mickey Mouse cartoon.The combination of innovative technology and classic Disney storytelling makes this attraction a must-see for visitors of all ages.
Guests follow Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse underwater as part of their journey through the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the family friendly new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Guests travel underwater as part of their journey through the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the family friendly new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Engineer Goofy says hello to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests hop aboard Runnamuck Railroad with Goofy as Mickey and Minnie search for the perfect picnic spot in their sporty red roadster in this new family-friendly adventure through a vibrant cartoon world. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Guests watch a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, “Perfect Picnic,” to begin their Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Guests watch a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, “Perfect Picnic,” to begin their Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Guests board Runnamuck Railroad and journey into Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
A poster for the “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short “Potatoland” was created by Disney Television Animation for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opens March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Potatoland” is one of several “Mickey Mouse” posters guests find in the lobby of the Chinese Theatre as they prepare to experience the new ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse search for their perfect picnic spot in Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new family-friendly attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey and Minnie brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
A poster for “Perfect Picnic” is found in the lobby of the Chinese Theater inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Perfect Picnic” is a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short written by Walt Disney Imagineering and produced by Disney Television Animation that serves as guests’ entry into the story of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new ride-through attraction opening March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Engineer Goofy invites guests aboard the Runnamuck Railroad as part of the adventure in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Jackhammer Pete is one of several beloved Disney characters featured in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens March 4, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests enter the re-creation of the Chinese Theatre at the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they travel through the movie screen and into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in the first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Donald Duck is one of several beloved Disney characters featured in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Guests come face to face with Donald Duck on a busy city street during Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Guests come face to face with Jackhammer Pete on a busy city street during Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Chuuby, an adorable little orange bird, loves to sing and dance in Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Chuuby (pronounced “choo-bee”) was created exclusively for the attraction. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Guests visit an action-packed carnival as part of their journey aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – AP Merchandise
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – AP Merchandise
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – Queue
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – Queue
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Kevin Rafferty at D23 Expo 2017 Announcement
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Kevin Rafferty at D23 Expo 2017 Announcement
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day- Jeff Kurtti
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day- Carita Carter
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day
Guests walk beneath the marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway as they enter the new attraction on its opening day, March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
