[1] Construction began on January 4, 2010, and the attraction opened on June 15, 2012, as part of the re-dedication of the park.

It provided transportation between the park's main entry at Buena Vista Street and Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Land.

[10] Unlike the Main Street Vehicles at neighboring Disneyland, the Red Car Trolley ran all day, briefly pausing service when a parade traveled down Hollywood Boulevard.

[12][13] The trolley poles on the cars and the overhead catenary lines through the park are not energized and were added to enhance authenticity.

[11] The Red Car Trolley line had four stops throughout Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land:[10]