Casey Jr. Circus Train is a Disneyland Park attraction in Fantasyland that takes you past miniature fairytale settings. The train has been part of the park since 1955, and its elevated route offers a different view of scenes also seen from Storybook Land Canal Boats.
- Location: Fantasyland, Disneyland Park.
- Ride: A tour of miniature storybook scenes, hills and valleys.
- Height requirement: Guests of any height may ride.
- Park entry: Guests age 3 and older need valid admission and a reservation for the same park and date.
Where Casey Jr. Circus Train runs
Casey Jr. Circus Train runs in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park. Inspired by the brave little engine in Disney’s animated film Dumbo, it was one of the park’s original attractions when Disneyland opened in 1955.
The attraction’s sleigh-style cars have a history of their own: Disney says they came from the merry-go-round that later became King Arthur Carrousel. Its theme song was written by Frank Churchill and Ned Washington, who also worked on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio.
What does the ride route pass?
The train tours miniature fairytale settings, crossing hills and valleys and climbing what Disney calls an “impossible hill.” From its higher vantage point, you can see miniature scenes that are also visible from Storybook Land Canal Boats. The Storybook Land Canal Boats guide covers that companion attraction.
The miniature sights include Arendelle and Elsa’s ice palace, the Three Little Pigs’ houses, and the London park from Peter Pan. The route also passes the Alpine village from Pinocchio, the English village from Alice in Wonderland, and Agrabah and the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin.
Look out for Prince Eric’s palace and King Triton’s underwater castle, the Cottage of the Dwarfs, and Cinderella’s French countryside village and mountaintop castle. Other miniatures include the Giant’s patchwork quilt from Lullaby Land and Toad Hall from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
Ride restrictions and accessibility
Casey Jr. Circus Train has no minimum height requirement, but guests using a wheelchair or ECV need to transfer to a seat to ride. Check the Disneyland app or park-hours calendar before your visit, as attraction hours can vary.
When to fit it into a Disneyland day
Casey Jr. Circus Train pairs naturally with Storybook Land Canal Boats because the two attractions show many of the same miniature scenes from different viewpoints. You can plan both as part of a Fantasyland visit, then use the guide to planning a Disneyland day from Fullerton for broader park-planning context.
For park entry, guests age 3 and older need valid admission and a reservation for the same park and date. Reservations are limited, depend on availability and capacity, and are not guaranteed for a specific date or park, so check availability for your chosen day.
Getting to Disneyland from Fullerton Lodge
Disneyland Park is about 3.5 miles from Fullerton Lodge, a motel in Fullerton. Disneyland Resort says complimentary buses serve Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the Toy Story Parking Area.
For rail arrivals, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is reachable on the Orange County Line; the 91 Line requires a transfer to the Orange County Line in Fullerton, while the Inland Empire-Orange County Line requires a transfer in Orange.
Before you go: Park policies, reservation availability and attraction hours can change. Check the official site before you go, including the Disneyland app or park-hours calendar for operating hours.
FAQs
Where is Casey Jr. Circus Train?
It is in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park.
What can you see from the train?
The route passes miniature fairytale settings, including Arendelle, Agrabah, and Cinderella’s village and castle.
Is there a height requirement?
No. Disney lists the attraction as suitable for guests of any height.
Can wheelchair and ECV users ride?
Guests using a wheelchair or ECV need to transfer to a seat to ride.