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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Disneyland Resort / Disneyland Park

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a coaster-style attraction located in Frontierland at Disneyland Park within the Disneyland Resort. This ride takes guests on a journey through a haunted gold mining town, featuring small drops and dark, loud environments. It is designed for kids, tweens, teens, and adults who meet the 40-inch height requirement.

Operating Hours
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Operating 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
OPERATING
Status
25 min
Standby
5:45pm
Return
5m ago
Updated
Standby Wait Times

Standby Wait Time Summary

Average wait time 29 mins
Lowest wait time 5 mins at 8:04am
Highest wait time 45 mins at 1:48pm
Daily Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Day)

Average wait time 32.8 mins
Lowest average 10 mins (Aug 25)
Highest average 49 mins (Nov 28)
Weekly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Week)

Average wait time 33.3 mins
Lowest average 12 mins (Jul 5)
Highest average 49 mins (May 17)
Monthly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Month)

Average wait time 32.6 mins
Lowest average 20 mins (Sep 2026)
Highest average 39 mins (Apr 2026)
Yearly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Year)

Average wait time 35.1 mins
Lowest average 32 mins (2026)
Highest average 39.5 mins (2022)
Average Wait Times by Day by Hour
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Attraction Downtime

Downtime Summary

Total Downtime(s) 1
Total Duration 2 mins
Average Duration 2 mins
Highest Duration 2 mins between 8:00am and 8:02am
Wait time data is provided by ThemeParks.wiki. Data may not always be 100% accurate.

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