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
45 min
Standby
5:40pm
Return
2m ago
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Standby Wait Times
Wait Time Summary
Average wait time
40 mins
Lowest wait time
5 mins at 8:04am
Highest wait time
75 mins at 12:59pm
Daily Standby Wait Times
Average Wait Time Summary (Day)
Average wait time
34.1 mins
Lowest average
13 mins (Mar 3)
Highest average
49 mins (Nov 28)
Weekly Standby Wait Times
Average Wait Time Summary (Week)
Average wait time
35 mins
Lowest average
19 mins (Aug 24)
Highest average
45 mins (Nov 23)
Monthly Standby Wait Times
Average Wait Time Summary (Month)
Average wait time
34.1 mins
Lowest average
24 mins (Sep 2025)
Highest average
39 mins (Apr 2026)
Yearly Standby Wait Times
Average Wait Time Summary (Year)
Average wait time
35.9 mins
Lowest average
34 mins (2025)
Highest average
39.5 mins (2022)
Average Wait Times by Day by Hour
Return Availability
Attraction Downtime