Hi Paul and welcome to planDisney!
It sounds as though you might share Walt Disney's love of trains. Something he was so passionate about that he built his very first railroad in his backyard, which encircled his property. Pretty cool, huh?
My family always finds time to enjoy a ride on the
Walt Disney World Railroad each and every time we visit Walt Disney World. Not only is it a great way to give your feet a rest whilst travelling around the
Magic Kingdom, the vintage, restored, steam trains offer pure nostalgia and above all else, are a lot of fun.
Unfortunately, Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour was discontinued several years ago.
If I remember rightly, I think that the Walt Disney World Railroad closed towards the end of 2018 due to the construction work involved with the building of TRON Lightcycle / Run and what with that, and then the Covid-19 pandemic, it eventually re-opened 4 years later, in late 2022. Whilst the Walt Disney World Railroad began operating, once again, Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour sadly never returned.
Paul, my best advice would be to keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog in the run up to your trip as this is where details about this tour returning, or, a new, similar tour, commencing, would most likely be announced.
You could also periodically check the
Events and Tours section of the Walt Disney World website (then filter by
Park Tours), to see if this particular tour, or. one similar, becomes available to book, for the dates of your visit.
Top Tip - If you are looking to enjoy an alternative behind the scenes tour, whilst visiting Walt Disney World, I can highly recommend
Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour. This 5-hour walking tour allows backstage access to hidden areas, the inside scoop on some of your favourite attractions and much more. It's honestly worth every penny.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to give you better news but, hope that my suggestions have been of use. Please feel free to re-visit us, here at planDisney, if we can be of any further help with the planning of your trip.
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!
Emma