Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Type Roller Coaster
- Best For Families
- Thrill Level Exhilarating
- Duration 3 Mins
- Restrictions At least 40” (Under 7s must be accompanied by a person aged 14 yrs+)
Take a ride through the Old West on a mine train in and around Big Thunder Mountain. Along the way you’ll spot a flooded mining town, a dinosaur skeleton and a large assortment of desert animals. Overall, this is a family fun Disney roller coaster, with lots of exciting turns and dips. It's 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.
