The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom will temporarily close this fall. According to the Walt Disney World website, the attraction will be closed beginning September 28, 2026. A notice on the website shows it is “expected to reopen November 2026,” though the operating calendar shows it reopening on October 30.
The closure follows more than a year of limited service. Since July 2025, the Walt Disney World Railroad has operated only as a shuttle between the Main Street, U.S.A., and Fantasyland stations instead of completing its full circuit around Magic Kingdom. The shortened route was put in place because construction at the former Rivers of America site crosses the railroad’s route.
Disney has not explained the exact reason for the railroad’s upcoming closure, only saying it’s for “routine refurbishment.” There is also no indication that the railroad’s regular full-circuit service will return when it reopens due to ongoing construction on the upcoming Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land.
Watch our video of the Walt Disney World Railroad operating in shuttle mode from Main Street, U.S.A. to Fantasyland:
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UPDATE (September 22, 2026, at 5:16 PM ET): This article has been updated to reflect new information about the attraction’s temporary closure.
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