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I then decided to order one from through one of the private sellers for a great price. The walt disney world railroad wdwrr is a 3foot 914 mm narrowgauge heritage railroad and attraction located within the magic kingdom theme park of walt disney world in bay lake, florida, in the united states. These are lowcapacity amusement park rides appropriate for younger children. Walt disney world railroad take a ride back in time on one of walt disney worlds steam powered engines.
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