The next major project at Disneyland has begun. Backstage buildings, including most of the ToonTown hills have been removed to make way for Mickey and Minnie’s Runnaway Railway attraction. Although construction inside the land has not yet begun, guests visiting ToonTown will notice that something looks a little different.

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Aside from the missing Jolly Trolley, the hillside behind ToonTown has been removed as well.

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway started construction on Thursday night primarily backstage, removing a segment of the rolling ToonTown hills. The attraction is set to open in 2022

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Here’s an image from earlier this year showcasing the rolling green hills.

This attraction is based on the version opening next spring at Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando. Guests will enter where the Gag Factory is currently located.  

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The hills had fallen into disrepair, which led many to assume that they’d be removed.

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be the first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction. It will utilize a trackless ride system and promises state-of-the-art special effects and technology to bring the cartoon world to life. The original story will be complemented with a “loveable” theme song, according to Disney. 

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Existing backstage facilities are being removed to make way for Mickey and pals.

We’ve got a ways to go before we see any concrete details about what’s happening on the construction front, but we’re excited to get this show on the (rail)road! Are you ready for a new ToonTown attraction?

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Guests can now see the Team Disney Anaheim building from inside the park.
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Guests will step through a movie screen and join Mickey and pals on a wacky adventure set to open at Disneyland in 2022.

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The vehicle was showcased during the D23 Expo in August. 

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Runaway Railway Loctomotive Protoype with regular lighting

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Nathan Villamor
Nathan Villamor is a lover of Disney magic, rollercoasters, music, and food. He can often be found with a caramel apple in hand while singing whatever's playing over the speakers. Outside of the Disney world, he is an acclaimed operatic vocalist and classical pianist who has performed across the United States. Follow on Instagram nathanvillamorandmore