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    Walt Disney's Barn

    4.6 (59 reviews)

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    Yolanda S.

    You can't miss it! It's such a cool spot, this is where Walt Disney built and worked on his miniature railroad, which later inspired Disneyland Park. It's only open on the third Sunday of each month (11am-3am), and admission is free, so it's definitely worth checking out!

    Cari A.

    Open the third Sunday of the month. People were lining up 25 minutes prior to opening. Lots of people came in Disneyland merchandise which was a nice touch. There are three small areas to check out, which serve as a mini museum of various railroad memorabilia. I was surprised at the number of volunteers at each station. Pros: -free parking and admission. Donations are accepted in a box right after you enter past the gate. -they provide you a complimentary sticker upon entering to wear -there is a small kiosk to buy souvenirs Cons: -n/a Other: -although they have a restroom option, it looked like it was a trailer/port-a-potty situation -the time you wait in line depends on the pace of the people in front of you, so you may be waiting a while to get through the different sections if people stop and stay for a while to view an exhibit.

    Monica R.

    Yo will feel in Disneyland . But, it was the particular world for Disney. Where he was a child . It is really cool to feel him as a dreamer. You should take the trIn ride. I felt in the classic cartoon of Donald playing with trains. It is a magical moments in your day. Every third Sunday is free. Take your children.

    The actual barn in Marceline, MO
    Jessica P.

    Mr. Walt Disney, the brains behind "The Happiest Place on Earth!" Everything Disney is so fascinating! My +1 and I are Disney fans and the WALT DISNEY's BARN in Griffith Park has been on my list forever. Now that I actually live in LA County part-time, the barn made it to our weekend rendezvous for Father's Day on Sunday, 06.16.24! This worked out perfect because Public Open Days are the 3rd Sunday of each month from 11am - 3pm. Admission and parking are free. By 10:30am we arrived and parked in the adjacent dirt lot. In Disney fashion, there was already a pretty long line of fans sporting their Disney gear! It was hot, so be sure to wear your sunnies, hat, and consider a shade umbrella as there is no shade while waiting before the 11am opening time. It was neat watching the trains coming from the Live Steamers next door, which we decided to do after our visit at the barn. We were greeted by some friendly faces upon entering and were given a large Walt Disney's Barn sticker. The line for the barn was probably a 15-minute wait. It is a replica of Walt's workshop from the Disney farm in Marceline, MO. It is where Walt spent hours building miniatures and model trains. Some of the actual work benches he built are in here too! There's a small grassy area for folks to sit and listen to the live musician. A tiny shop filled with merchandise for sale. And the yellow Retlaw 1 Combine.

    Thaovi T.

    Loved that this barn is in Griffith park! Have been wanting to go for a long time, but the hours are super limited (only open every third Sunday from 11am-3pm). It was a fun free event for a casual Sunday!

    Jared N.

    Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn is a cool little stop for the true Disney fan. This is a miniature barn that Walt himself built on his ranch pre-Disneyland. It was designed from his memory of the family's barn in Marceline, MO. You cannot help but to become overcome with a nostalgic feeling when you step inside. The history just oozes from every beam, every photo, every model. Really every little bit of memorabilia. It is small but well worth the walk-through. A few notes - This is a free experience but donations are encouraged and welcomed to keep the memories alive. Expect a line to get into the barn itself. Be sure to stop and chat with the local train entheusiasts. They are a wealth of knowledge and have some good stories to tell. Most of all, take it all in and have fun.

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    Marcus L.

    This is another fun Disney hidden gem located in Griffith Park. Walt Disney lived on Carolwood Drive in Holby Hills, in 1950 Walt Disney built a 1/8 scale railroad at his residence named "Carolwood Pacific Railroad". Walt operated the "Carolwood Pacific Railroad" for family and friends until 1953, Walt later shifted his energy into creating Disneyland. The Walt Disney barn was built on Walt's backyard. In 1999, the Walt Disney family moved this barn here to the Los Angeles Live Steamers Museum to share some Disney history with the public. Walt was also a founding member of the LA Live Steamers. The Walt Disney barn is a time capsule into the mind of Walt Disney. The barn is a living showcase of his passion for railroading. The barn is filled with old photo's, train memorial, personal items, tools and a working model train. We visited the Walt Disney Barn on a special Christmas "Meet Santa" Day. Our daughter had an opportunity to meet Santa and have a picture taken with him. An elf was playing music as people visited. We arrived early and only waited in a small line for about 5 minutes. They had a great Santa, very friendly and gave a mini candy canes to all that took photos with him. The entire experience was complimentary. As you continue past the Walt Disney barn you will see a yellow train that you can walk into. The train is also filled with vintage Disney memorabilia and unique Disney antique's. On this day the last living Disney Imaginer Bob Gurr was there. Not too many people noticed him and he was not advertised. We also got a great photo with Bob. There is also a small shop to purchase Walt Disney Barn memorabilia; books, trains, clothing etc.. This is fun experience for the whole family of all ages. A fun treat if you have a Disney fan in your house. There is also a mini train ride starts at LA Steamers next door and circles the Disney Barn and property, the train ride costs $3 when in operation. Parking: Admission and parking is free, parking lot with plenty of spots. Cost: Free however they do have donation b ox with a suggested $5 donation but it is not required. (At time of this review they do require a vaccine card OR a negative Covid test.) Hours: Third Sunday of every month until 11am-3pm. Weather permitted.

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    Daniel W.

    Small, charming glimpse into Disney's passion for steam trains. You can see how the seeds of Disneyland were sewn here. Open and free every third Sunday.

    Lydia H.

    Open every 3rd Sunday of the month , run by train volunteers .it shows memorabilia from Walt Disney who was a train enthusiast. His daughter move his barn to Griffin park .

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    Yonnie C.

    Wow this place was crowded today, there was a line forming to go inside the barn right at 11am, when it opened. It took a good 20 minutes of standing in front of the barn until you can go inside to see all the treasures. Granted this place is free admission, and only open once per month - it sure is busy! I think more and more people know about it now. Definitely a fun place to explore and learn about the Walt Disney history and legacy. Hop over next door to check out the live steam engine trains too, only $3 per ride.

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    Cool to see it! I have wanted to visit for years and so glad I finally got to! Cute train ride on property that was a lot of fun

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