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You guys, I’ve been waiting on my favorite Disney World ride to reopen for what feels like AGES.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
That’s right, I’m a die-hard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan, and it has been closed since January 2025 (I miss it so much!). It’s set to reopen in early May 2026, but we don’t have a specific date yet. The good news? Ride testing is underway!
When one of our reporters visited Magic Kingdom on April 1st, she spotted sandbags in the mine cars on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This is a method of testing they use on rides before they open or reopen to make sure they’re safe for the public.
See the sandbags?
The train was absolutely loaded down from front to back, but it was taking that hill like a CHAMP! It feels so good to see this roller coaster running again.
Go train go!
Big Thunder got a handful of updates during its closure. The biggest changes are that the backstory of the ride has changed slightly, and they’re adding in the Rainbow Caverns scene! Now, when you enter the caverns, they’ll be colorful…and a bit more dangerous (Disney has said there will be rumblings).
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Also, the ride got all-new track to make the experience a bit smoother, and there will be new lighting and effects throughout. Of course, we’ll be there when it reopens to check it out and report back on the changes.
Construction currently
I can’t wait to enjoy the wildest ride in the wilderness again in the future! We’ll be sure to let you know when a set reopening date is announced.
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Are you excited for Big Thunder to reopen? Tell us in the comments!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
That’s right, I’m a die-hard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan, and it has been closed since January 2025 (I miss it so much!). It’s set to reopen in early May 2026, but we don’t have a specific date yet. The good news? Ride testing is underway!
When one of our reporters visited Magic Kingdom on April 1st, she spotted sandbags in the mine cars on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This is a method of testing they use on rides before they open or reopen to make sure they’re safe for the public.
See the sandbags?
The train was absolutely loaded down from front to back, but it was taking that hill like a CHAMP! It feels so good to see this roller coaster running again.
Go train go!
Big Thunder got a handful of updates during its closure. The biggest changes are that the backstory of the ride has changed slightly, and they’re adding in the Rainbow Caverns scene! Now, when you enter the caverns, they’ll be colorful…and a bit more dangerous (Disney has said there will be rumblings).
©Disney
Also, the ride got all-new track to make the experience a bit smoother, and there will be new lighting and effects throughout. Of course, we’ll be there when it reopens to check it out and report back on the changes.
Construction currently
I can’t wait to enjoy the wildest ride in the wilderness again in the future! We’ll be sure to let you know when a set reopening date is announced.
For more tips and news, subscribe to our newsletter and our YouTube channel.
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