Climb aboard the Red Car Trolley, and you can ride a vintage vehicle modeled after the Pacific Electric Railway trolleys of Los Angeles from the 1880s to 1960s from Buena Vista Street through Hollywood Land – and back again, if you’d like.

Red Car Trolley Fast Facts

• Location: Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land
• Height Requirement: None
• Attraction Length: Varies
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
• Ride Type: Electric trolley
• Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
• Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
• Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

There’s no real queue for the Red Car Trolley. Guests can board at any of the trolley’s stops along its route; a queue will form underneath the signs at these stops. 

Accessibility 

Guests must transfer from ECVs to wheelchairs in order to ride. A wheelchair access vehicle is available. 

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Red Car Trolley Kid-Friendly?

Slow-moving and eye-catching, the Red Car Trolley is a great option for kids who love vehicles of any kind or who want to take a unique trip through two of California Adventure’s lands. Kids will love seeing the sights of the park pass by, and it’s a handy way to get from the theme park entrance down to the back corner of Hollywood Land.

Best For: Anyone who wants to take a scenic trip from Hollywood Land to Buena Vista Street.

Will Red Car Trolley Cause Motion Sickness?

The Red Car Trolley doesn’t feature much in the way of speed or thrilling motion, so it shouldn’t cause motion sickness for most guests.