How to Ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway officially opened to guests at the Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023. This attraction is just one of the many additions to the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown.
Based on the award-winning Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the first ride at Disneyland Park that stars Mickey Mouse and friends. We’re sharing everything you need to know about how you can ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland.
Standby Line for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Do I have to use a Virtual Queue to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway?
No, joining a Boarding Groups via the Virtual Queue is no longer in place for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. But you may want to read more about Virtual Queues for other attractions here.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass Selection for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Lightning Lane Multi Pass can help you ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland. Remember, the first option is to join the standby line which we mentioned earlier.
The second option is to use Lightning Lane Multi Pass for this attraction. Although it’s an additional cost, it will save you time to be able to do other things throughout the Resort.
No matter what you choose to do, there’s no wrong answer. The most important thing is that you’re going to ride a super fun, family friendly ride featuring Mickey himself at Disneyland!
Can I use both Standby and Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway?
Standby Line for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Other Tips for Riding Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland
Here are a few tips to enhance your vacation experience at Disneyland when riding Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway:
- Get a multi-day ticket. The more park days you have, the more opportunities you'll have to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. Our top recommendation is our Extra Day Free ticket which gives you five days for the price of a 4-day ticket!
- Get a Park Hopper Ticket. For those who want to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway multiple times, a Park Hopper ticket gives you the most flexibility during your vacation.
- Have a positive attitude. Remember that nothing is guaranteed. Rides can go down, entertainment can be canceled because of weather, AND you can STILL have a great time. Your Disneyland vacation truly is what you make it, and we hope you make it the best ever!
More Mickey Fun at Disneyland
Whether you are able to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland or not, there are still so many ways to celebrate all things Mickey Mouse! Here are some of our favorite must-see Mickey and friends experiences at the Disneyland Resort both inside and outside of Toontown:
- Meet Mickey Mouse- check the Disneyland app for character times and locations, we love meeting Mickey Mouse in Town Square on Main Street.
- Dine with Mickey- Mickey’s Tales of Adventure is character dining featuring Mickey and friends, hosted daily for breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe.
- Snacks - everything tastes better when it’s Mickey-shaped, from soft pretzels to ice cream bars, celebrate Mickey anytime you have a snack.
- Shop- all your favorite Mickey Mouse gear can be found throughout the resort, we love stopping by World of Disney in Downtown Disney.
Booking Your Disneyland Vacation
We are so excited that Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is opening at Disneyland! And we are so excited for everything else happening at the Disneyland Resort this year.
From limited-time celebrations, the new-to-many Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park, new entertainment offerings and all of our favorite classic attractions in between, there is SO much to look forward to! If you're planning a trip, we'd love to be part of the process. Book your Disneyland vacation online, or call any of our vacation experts at 855-GET-AWAY.
Join the Conversation!
Leave A CommentCheryl TFebruary 12 2024
I love this thrilling adventure its really fun and enjoyable
Get Away TodayJanuary 04 2024
Great question! You can always stand in the stand-by line to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. This article gives other tips on how to ride it and skip the long line. We hope you find it helpful! If you have other questions, please give our agents a call at 855-GET-AWAY and we would be happy to assist.
AnonymousNovember 17 2023
So you can not go on this ride unless you pay separate? Confused!
Get Away TodayAugust 14 2023
Hi Simo$! Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is not included in Genie+ Lightning Lanes, which is why it is available to purchase. If you have any other questions, please call us at 855-GET-AWAY!
Simo$August 12 2023
Can you use genie+ to ride Mickey and Minnie's runaway railway or is it standby and individual lightning line passes only?