Big Thunder Mountain Railroad chugged back to the Magic Kingdom lineup this week after being closed for 15 months, and the enhancements may have put a little zip in coaster, which first opened at Walt ...

A sneak peek post on the Walt Disney World Ambassadors Instagram profile takes viewers behind the scenes of the ride’s remake. The attraction has been closed for over a year while undergoing a ...

Two major Walt Disney World attractions have been closed for lengthy refurbishments, with one attraction being closed for over a year as work was completed. "When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens ...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be back in operation at Magic Kingdom theme park as of May 3, Walt Disney World revealed Wednesday. The roller coaster has been closed for refurbishment since ...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to reopen on May 3, according to an Instagram post from Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle on Wednesday. First opened on Nov. 15, 1980, the Disney ...

The "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness" officially returned to Magic Kingdom on May 3 with a new height requirement and updated magic, but opening day hasn't been entirely smooth sailing.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Guests will discover new magic in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad when it reopens in 2026 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. They’ll find ...

NEWS Walt Disney World reveals reopening date for refurbished Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Published: April 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM Tags: big thunder mountain railroad, theme parks, magic kingdom, walt ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a lot to look forward to in 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort, as there are several new (or recently rethemed/updated) ...

Haunted Mansion closed since Saturday at Walt Disney World, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Magic Kingdom with upgrades and changes, and more in today's daily recap for Sunday, May 3, 2026.