It’s always sad when a Disneyland ride closes, even if it’s not a super popular ride.

Red Car Trolley

For example, in Disney California Adventure, we were very sad to see Tower of Terror close, although we LOVE the ride that replaced it, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Well, another ride has closed in that park, and let’s just say we were shocked at how popular this ride suddenly became a day before its permanent closure. Yes, the Red Car Trolley is officially gone forever, but we managed to get one last ride on it before it closed.

We checked out the Red Car Trolley on its final day — and let’s just say we have NEVER seen an actual line for this ride before, but THERE WAS A LINE this time around. Who knew it was suddenly so popular? In fact, the line got so long that some folks were waiting HOURS to take one last ride down the street.

People waiting to ride

We waited around two hours for the final trolley car ride of the night — and you could only ride one way. The ride also didn’t make any stops like it usually does — it was just a ride, a final hurrah, so to speak. At that time, folks were lined up all the way down to the beginning of Buena Vista Street.

Last ride ever

We managed to hop on board for that final trip, though. Yes, it made us a little sad. The ride is being closed because the trolley’s barn will have to be demolished to make way for an Avengers Campus expansion that will bring two new rides to the park. Construction has already started on the expansion. We’re excited about what’s coming next to the park, but we’ll miss the sight of the Red Car Trolley traveling down the street.

Goodbye, Red Trolley Car

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

Have you ever taken a ride on the Red Car Trolley? Let us know in the comments!