WATCH: Walt Disney Imagineers Share the Secrets of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Since Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened on March 4, 2020, the Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction has delighted guests with a whimsical adventure through a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
Between its iconic setting inside the Chinese Theatre, its catchy theme song, and the sheer adorableness of Chuuby, Runaway Railway has remained one of Hollywood Studios’ most popular attractions, and for many, a Walt Disney World “must-do.”
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Nearly six years after guests first boarded Goofy’s train for a journey through the world of Mickey Mouse, Imagineers are finally revealing some of the secrets the attraction holds!
The Secrets of Mickey and Minniey’s Runaway Railway
In the latest episode of WED Walks, the men and women who brought Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to life give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the attraction.
According to Imagineer Matt, Runaway Railway actually contains more Hidden Mickeys than any other Disney attraction.
Perhaps even more interesting, the effect used to bring guests “into” the cartoon during the Runaway Railway preshow was first tested inside the Chinese Theatre itself.
If you look closely at the effect, guests can actually see the screen tear apart!
The screen “explodes!”
Once inside the attraction, Imagineers shared that Runaway Railway was the first ride to combine projection with UV prints and UV paint.
According to Imagineer Jillian, part of the joy of creating the attraction’s opening scene was finding a way to bring “daylight” into an indoor space.
Photo: Walt Disney Imagineering
Finally, did you know there’s a crab hidden in every Runaway Railway scene?
Photo: Walt Disney Imagineering
Needless to say, the latest episode of WED Walks is a must-watch for fans of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
Watch the Episode
You can watch the full video and discover even more fun facts below!
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