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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Magic Kingdom · Frontierland
About This Attraction
Race through a haunted gold mine on "the wildest ride in the wilderness" — a twisting, turning family coaster.
Insider Tips
Last car is the bumpiest and most thrilling. Excellent at night. Great first coaster for kids meeting the height requirement.
Fear Factors
Speed
Accessibility
- Wheelchair:
- Must Transfer
- Notes:
- Must transfer from wheelchair or ECV. Queue passes through a working mine diorama.
Rider Swap Available
Information last verified on January 1, 2026.
Visit Info
- Current Wait
- Closed
- Park
- Magic Kingdom
- Land
- Frontierland
- Type
- ride
- Height Requirement
- 38" (97 cm)
- Duration
- ~4 minutes
- Typical Wait
- high
- Best Time of Day
- Evening
Good to Know
- ☀️ Outdoor queue — bring sun protection
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