Discover Big Thunder Mountain
Our tips:
- Disney Premier Access
- Go in the evening
- Height requirement
Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain is a wild roller coaster in a runaway mine train. You race through an old gold mine, with sudden drops and sharp turns. The ride lasts about 4 minutes.
The concept
The story is set a few decades after the great gold rush. Now the rush is no longer about gold, but about the mine trains that hurtle through the abandoned mine at high speed. You head straight for the rock face or shoot downwards at an angle.
The experience
A train seats 30 people. Part of the ride takes place in the dark. There are loud noises. The coaster isn't extreme, but it is fast and full of surprises. According to Disney, you'll be screaming with excitement.
Discover Big Thunder Mountain
Disney Premier Access
Want a shorter wait? Buy a Disney Premier Access in the Tokyo Disney Resort App for ¥ 1,500 per person (as of November 2026). You choose a time slot and enter through a separate entrance.
Go in the evening
In the dark, you can't see the rocks coming as well. That makes the ride even more thrilling.
Height requirement
You must be at least 102 cm tall. Pregnant women and people with back or heart problems are not allowed to ride.
Visitor information
You must be at least 102 cm tall. Pregnant women, elderly people, people prone to motion sickness and people with high blood pressure or heart, back or neck problems are not allowed to ride. The mountain is in Westernland.
Our verdict
Big Thunder Mountain is one of the best coasters in the park, for teenagers and adults. Combine it with Splash Mountain, which is nearby.
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