Originally Posted By gloveal I agree with everybody else, great place to rest feet and get out of the hot sun. Another reason I love it is because it meant so much to Walt, if you ever watched the Disney Archives on the building of the Park that particular ride Walt would light up like a little kid when talking about his toy railroad, it is one of the original rides that was there on June 1955 and hopefully will never changed. My life loves the Grand Canyon park, also watch for the Dog house after leaving New Orleans there is a dog house with a name of the entrance Indiana, and if you watched the Indy series in the 3rd one Sean Connery commented that his name wasn't Indy they named the dog Indiana.
Originally Posted By danyoung >The railroad at Stone Mountain is really enjoyable...< The railroad is nice, but they really MUST dump the stupid hijacking the train skit!!!
Originally Posted By getnby My attraction to the railroad is sort of multi-faceted. As a rural Northern California child of the early 50's, I watched the "Disneyland" show on TV with my parents and recall that Walt always seemed to be "train" oriented. That might be my mind playing tricks on me, but it just seems that way. Then, when my oldest daughter was 4 years old, I took her to Disneyland for her first trip and she was enthralled with the Dinosaur diorama--eyes like saucers, as they say. Now, as an older visitor, I appreciate the running dialog on the train, and the oppurtunity to sit down for a while. Plus, of course, when approaching the park for a visit, I hear the train whistle welcoming me--I just never get tired of it.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad To those who have just joined us, welcome aboard the Disneyland Railroad. Please stay seated while the train is moving, with your hands and arms inside, and no smoking, please. For me it's a nice leisurely respite off the tired feet and sometimes to get to another part of the park. I also enjoy "waving" at and getting waved to all the people during the trip.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 I love the railroad because I really enjoythe smells of the steam powered engines. I really love the Granad Canyon and Primeval World diarama, and seeing the sights from around atop mainstreet and going around crittercountry, Splash, and the rivers of america. I know their are places that dont have th best looking views of the park but its also nice, fun transportation method and looks great around the park's stations.
Originally Posted By drawbridge I agree with those who said its great because it is the longest ride in the park! It is a great first ride too. The spiel, the sounds of the bell, steam whistle, its all good. All AbooooooOOOOard!
Originally Posted By dlkozy If you need a quick catnap-the DLRR is the way to go! It has that nice rocking motion-it's great! Just position yourself such that you don't have to move when others want on and off.
Originally Posted By dresswhites i love the disneyland railroad for many of the same reasons others have listed. The train announcements are one of those signs that you know you are at Disneyland. Also for me the Disneyland Railrod is one of those attractions i always remember going on as a kid. I love the smells and sights. Also the Disneyland Railroad introduced us to Splash Mountain when it was being built. i remember going and the attractions not operating today board listed the Disneyland Railroad, but at night they ran the railroad and we passed through the structure that would soon become Splash Mountain. It was so cool!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Come to think of it, the DLRR and the Monorail are the only attractions you can remain on for as long as you want, yes? (with the exceptions of riding up in the cab)
Originally Posted By seanyoda With the monorail in shuttle mode, you must exit at each end. However, even when the monorail ran round trips, you had to exit at Tomorrowland.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<when the monorail ran round trips, you had to exit at Tomorrowland.>> Thanks for the correction, seanyoda.... I wasn't entirely sure about the monorail, as I rarely ride it.
Originally Posted By friendofdd When the park opened in '55 it was the Santa Fe and Disneyland RR. My father worked for the Santa Fe and his employee family pass was good for riding the attraction without needing a ticket. I already loved trains as I had ridden them since infancy. Now I enjoy it most for the rest/nap factor, but still appreciate that it is a special ride. I've a friend who has invited me to ride the Lilly Belle sometime. Guess I should do it.
Originally Posted By Blacksheep Uncle >>I've a friend who has invited me to ride the Lilly Belle sometime. Guess I should do it.<< PICK ME PICK ME...
Originally Posted By eryn the pooh I am getting butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it! In 16 more days I'll be there! And im taking 4 freinds that have never been. We are going on the train first so they can get some idea of what they are in for. For me, its the sights and sounds. I dont class it with my top 5 rides but class it as my #1 show.
Originally Posted By SweetEmi I just love the dinosaurs...I remember them from a kid and the last time I was at DL I had forgotten all about them until I got on the train and then it all came back...*smile* It will be one of the first things I do when I go back in May...Can't wait!!!
Originally Posted By DismayingObservation I am an absolutely rabid train nut and I think it's due in no small part to the DLRR. I remember going to Disneyland as a kid when my maternal grandmother came along; the Primeval World diorama ranked up there as one of her favorite things. So did the old Snow White ride, for that matter. Sweet little woman was crazy about monster movies. Go figure.
Originally Posted By imtigger2 OK, I have to take this opportunity to put in a plug and invite all of you to join the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society, which overseas the preservation of Walt's Barn and his love for trains. Go here: <a href="http://www.carolwood.com" target="_blank">http://www.carolwood.com</a> for more info. The meeting is the 3rd Sunday of every month at Walt's Barn at Griffith Park. It's right next to the Los Angeles Live Steamers club where you can ride scale models of steam and electric trains... kids LOVE it! (big kids too!). You don't have to attend to be a member. A membership gets you a really cool CPHS membership card and newsletter, as well as special invitations to CPHS events! One of the coolest meets we've done in the recent past, is a visit to the Walt Disney Animation Archives building, the Disney Studios, as well as the Fess Parker winery in Napa Valley! Come sign up and get your choo-choo on! Dan Bejma Carlsbad, CA
