Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort today. Lines stretched well beyond the queue and into Frontierland as guests eagerly awaited their “wildest ride in the wilderness.” For those who aren’t at Magic Kingdom today, Walt Disney World Resort has shared a look at what the newly refurbished attraction looks like. This includes a look at some of the new effects and show elements. Take a look at the photos of this beautiful redone attraction below!
All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come.All aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The wildest ride in the wilderness reopens May 3 at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World with new magic following a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment, ensuring the classic fan favorite attraction will delight guests for years to come. Amy Smith, Photographer.
Along with revealing these photos that show some highlights of the attraction, a front page of The Tumbleweed Tribune was also shared online. This gives the “full scoop” on the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain. Check it out here:
On top of all of that, Walt DIsney Imagineering shared a ride-along video with some of its Imagineers:
For those who would like more information about Big Thunder Mountain and its reopening, check out Daps Magic’s Big Thunder Mountain 101 post. What do you think of the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort? Are you excited to experience it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
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