New Mine Train Concept Images

Rumors have been circulating on the Disney forums about the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride. Some have been speculating that Disney Imagineers are having difficulty with the new mine car technology and that the ride might be scrapped. Yet others in the know say the project is still a go and on schedule.

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Here's an exciting first look at some WDI concept images (taken this June) that recently appeared on the forums:

Ride vehicle concept only...

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Ride vehicle research study photo...

Full scale foam mock up...

Note the individual lapbars in the photo above. Keeps little ones locked in tight. Looks like development on the attraction is definitely moving forward. For more details and discussion on the Mine Train, check out this forum thread. Special thanks to Kurt Raymond for the heads-up on this topic.

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And here's a quick look back at the construction wall signage that went up in January of this year shortly after the announcement of the new ride:

Sign images from personal collection.