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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
A runaway mine train races through a rugged mountain landscape of tunnels, turns and drops.
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Roller coaster
High thrill
38"
min height
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Before you ride
Jolting turns, sudden dips and rough motion.
Expert tip
Try the back rows for a more intense sensation over the hills; riding at night adds atmosphere.
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Ride stats
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- WED Enterprises
- Model
- Custom mine train
- Opened
- 1980
- Track length
- 2,780 ft
- Top speed
- 36 mph
- Height
- 104 ft
- Drop
- 35 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 3 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 38 in
💡 Fun facts
- Reopened after major refurbishment in 2026
- Imagineer Tony Baxter was a key creative force behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- The mining-town story revolves around a runaway train in a gold-mining settlement
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