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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Magic Kingdom · FrontierlandOpen

Height38" (97cm) or taller
Lightning LaneMulti Pass
Typethrill
Thrill RidesSmall DropsInteractiveClassics

Today

Today8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Special Ticketed Event6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

About

Race through an active gold mine aboard a speeding train on this thrilling coaster-style ride.

Accessibility

  • Must Transfer to Wheelchair, Then to Ride Vehicle
  • Transfer Access Vehicle Available
  • Not Permitted
  • Not Permitted Service Animals
  • Expectant Mothers Advisory
  • Health Advisory

When to ride

Live from the operator's board

Standby is about 10 minutes right now. We haven’t measured enough of its day yet to draw the curve.

Lightning Lane availability

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Coaster stats

Top speed48 km/h
Length1,097 m
Inversions0
TypeSteel
MakerArrow Dynamics
Opened1980

Find it in Frontierland

Frontierland, Magic Kingdom

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