Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Type Roller Coaster
- Best For Families
- Thrill Level Exhilarating
- Duration 3 Mins
- Restrictions At least 40”
Climb aboard a runaway mine train and journey through the Old West on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney's Magic Kingdom. As you twist and turn around the rugged mountain, you’ll pass a flooded mining town, a towering dinosaur skeleton, and a variety of desert wildlife along the way. This classic roller coaster is perfect for families, offering plenty of lively dips, bends and surprises without being too intense. With its lively pace and detailed scenery, it truly lives up to its famous claim as the “wildest ride in the West”.
- Hold on tight! This coaster is a great one for adults and brave kids. Some pretty tight turns on this one. Good theming.
- Great coaster with a fun western theme! Try to ride it both during the day and at night - two unique experiences.
- A super fun roller coaster. Not the biggest, but still a lot of fun.
Tips & Facts
- The setting of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was inspired by Monument Valley in Arizona.
- The attraction sits on a 2.5 acre site, and is 25 per cent larger than the Disneyland version.
- It reaches top speeds of 36 mph.
