Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Walt Disney World® Resort / Magic Kingdom Park
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train roller coaster located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. This attraction simulates a runaway train speeding through an abandoned gold mining town, featuring sharp turns and small drops. Visitors must be at least 40 inches (102 cm) tall to ride.
Closed for Refurbishment
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is temporarily closed for refurbishment. The attraction will reopen with a little bit of new magic on May 3, 2026.
Jan 6, 2025 — Reopening date TBD
REFURBISHMENT
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33.1 mins
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27.1 mins (Sep 2024)
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48.5 mins (Jan 2025)
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40.1 mins
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34.9 mins (2024)
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48 mins (2025)
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