Discover Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Our tips:
- Ride it after dark too
- Look out for the new caverns
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the mine train coaster in Frontierland. The ride opened in 1980 and has just come through a major top-to-bottom renovation. You ride a runaway train through an active gold mine.
The concept
The story begins with Barnabas T. Bullion, who found gold in the Big Thunder region. Then strange things started happening: the deeper the miners dug, the harder the mountain fought back. The renovation added new effects, including the colourful Rainbow Caverns. The rocks are modelled on Monument Valley.
The Experience
From the Big Thunder Mining Company you head down into a mine shaft and board your train. You race through caves, skim through canyons and ride through the town of Tumbleweed. According to rcdb, the track is around 850 metres long and reaches about 58 km/h. There are no loops, but there are sharp turns and sudden drops. Some sections are bumpy or dark.
Discover Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Ride it after dark too
After sunset the mountain is lit up and the ride feels faster. Plan a second ride at the end of the day.
Look out for the new caverns
Since the renovation you ride through the Rainbow Caverns. Take a good look around: they're less friendly than they seem.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
This attraction is part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass, in the group with the busiest attractions. You can only pick one from that group; your other choices come from the second group.
Visitor information
You must be at least 97 cm (38 inches) tall. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or over. Disney advises against the ride for pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems. The ride is fast but suitable for children and adults.
The wildest ride in the wilderness
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the perfect family coaster. Know the version at Disneyland Paris? Here you'll find a story of its own with different effects.
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