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6. The Roy O. Disney:  The Roy O. Disney locomotive was built in 1916.  This car carries 5 blue passenger cars and has been in service since 1971, and is still currently running throughout the park.  Roy Disney is Walt Disney’s younger brother and was Walt’s partner and co-founder of the Walt Disney Company.  This locomotive is the oldest locomotive ...

5. The Roger E. Broggie: The Roger E. Broggie locomotive was built in 1925.  It carries 5 yellow passenger cars.  This locomotive is still in service at the Magic Kingdom.  It was named for Roger Broggie.  Mr. Broggie was considered the very first Disney Imagineer and worked very closely with Walt as one of his most trusted mechanical engineers.  Photo ...

4. The Lilly Belle:  The Lilly Belle is a green steam-powered locomotive.  It is named after Lillian Disney.  Lillian was Walt’s wife from 1925 until 1966 (when Walt passed away).  This locomotive was built in 1928.   It pulls 5 green passenger cars.  Currently, the Lilly Belle is being rebuilt in Pennsylvania, but should be returning to the Magic Kingdom ...

3. The Walter E. Disney:  This steam-powered locomotive was built in 1925.  The red locomotive was named after Walt Disney, of course!  It pulls 5 red passenger cars and is still in service today.  The Walter E. Disney has been in service, since 1971 and is still chugging along!  Photo credit www.wikiwand.com

2. History:  The Walt Disney World Railroad opened on October 1, 1971.  This was the same day that the Magic Kingdom opened for the fist time! Believe it or not, the Walt Disney World Railroad is one of the busiest steam-powered trains in the world.  Over 3 million passengers ride on the train every year!  The locomotives were actually found ...

The Walt Disney World Railroad is located in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  Read below 10 fabulous facts you may or may not know about this classic attraction! 1.  Dimensions: The Walt Disney World Railroad is a heritage railroad.  The track is one and a half mile long.  The train is operated with ...

There are over thirty rides and attractions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Each and every one has its own theme and thrill factor. Some rides are suitable for everyone in the family, while others are a bit too exciting for younger children. The most popular rides and attractions can get really crowded shortly after the opening of ...

Most families plan their Walt Disney World vacations during the summer months. With kids out of school, it can be the best time for many people to go. But there are some real advantages to avoiding those popular summer months and making a winter visit to the House of Mouse. Here are a few of great reasons to make your ...

10. Forgetting Heat Protection. The Animal Kingdom has a reputation for being a really hot park. Maybe it’s a mental thing, maybe it’s the size of the park or maybe it’s the dense foliage trapping the heat. Regardless, park goer’s will agree that Animal Kingdom is a hot park. Do not brave Animal Kingdom without sunscreen, hats, comfy shoes and ...

10. Enjoying Evening Entertainment. Parades, fireworks and a castle projection keep evening park-goers busy at The Magic Kingdom. Scouting out a great spot to watch these shows is worth the time. Watch Tinker Bell fly across the castle as fireworks erupt above you and your favorite Disney music plays. Remember, Main Street U.S.A. is not the only place to watch ...