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Attraction   Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

There is a height requirement of 40" for this attraction.

Be sure to check your child's height at the start of the queue.
This attraction can be frightening to younger children, so
plan accordingly.

 

"Hang onto them hats and glasses, folks, cause this here's the wildest ride in the wilderness!"

  • Grand opening: September 15, 1979
  • Designers: WED Enterprises, Tony Baxter
  • Manufacturer: WED Enterprises
  • Coaster type: Mine Train
  • Track type: Steel Tube Tri-Rail
  • Propulsion method: 3 Main Lift Hills with LIM boosters in the station and 4th brake zone
  • 5 trains can be on the track at a time
    • Cars per train: 5
    • Guests per train: 45
  • Length: 2671 ft (814 m)
  • Height: 50 ft (15 m)
  • Tallest spire: 104 ft (32 m)
  • Top speed: 35 mph (57 km/h)
  • Ride duration: 3:14 minutes
 
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  Disney's FASTPASS© (Subject to availability) Height Restriction Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV Physical Considerations Supervise Children at all times