Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway will not be available during Extra Magic Hours

Posted: Tuesday March 3, 2020 1:27pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, which opens tomorrow at Disney's Hollywood Studios, will not be part of Extra Magic Hours.

Inside Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

It isn't clear if the reason behind this is that the ride system, like the park's other trackless ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, will require extended maintenance after regular park hours, or if it is related to the nightly Star Wars nighttime show that takes place on the rooftops of the Chinese Theater. For the month of March, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is scheduled for 9pm showings, with the park closing at 8:30pm.

The Chinese Theater is home to Runaway Railway and the Star Wars nighttime show

Disney's Hollywood Studios currently makes only evening Extra Magic Hours available, typically taking place on a Sunday for two hours after regular park close.

The current EMH attraction lineup is: Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams, Toy Story mania!

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Basil of Baker Street27 days ago

I'm not a fan of the animation style, but for me, it's the best trackless ride in WDW.

DonniePeverley27 days ago

It's an okay attraction. A good addition. But it's not groundbreaking or something that sits with you days after.

Drew the Disney Dude27 days ago

After spending more time looking back at Railway recently, I can confidently say that it's my favorite ride again. I figured that it would be appropriate to share those stories yesterday for its 5th birthday!

LittleBuford27 days ago

I find them charming. I love the shorts they feature in and I love this ride!

Ayla27 days ago

It also includes the creepy "new" Mickey and Minnie.

Disstevefan127 days ago

HauntedPirate27 days ago

Not interested in anything about MMRR. Sorry, not sorry. It's a throwaway ADD-fest of an attraction which needlessly replaced a classic.

DisneyDreamer0827 days ago

I really do love this ride. I still just wish it was an addition to the park and not a replacement for GMR.

gerarar28 days ago

Some bts, via @Drew the Disney Dude

Disgruntled Walt28 days ago

Are there any before and after pics?

gerarar28 days ago

MMRR celebrates its 5th anniversary today!

bmr1591Feb 26, 2025

It seems that 2025 and 2026 are going to be used to do a lot of maintenance that's been desperately needed. With Epic pulling some of the crowds away (it'll certainly still be busy) and no new rides to advertise until 2027, it's a great time to do it!

wdwmagicFeb 26, 2025

Glad to see. It has be in absolutely awful condition for the past year, particularly the carpet. It was way beyond time.

gerararFeb 26, 2025

Big thread bump – MMRR has been getting some love recently, via @Drew the Disney Dude Ride originally opened March 5, 2020, so its fifth anniversary is coming up in a few days.