Attraction Description
Big Thunder Mountain is a high speed roller coaster taking you through an old mine site as it is being demolished.
Location
Park: Magic Kingdom
Section: Frontierland
Attraction Information
Wait time: 25-45 minutes on average
Weather Info: Outdoor coaster- does close in the case of weather events
Test Seat Locations: No test seats available
Queue
Queue Style: A standard switchback style queue taking you up into the mountain and through the mining base.
Climate: Mostly covered, however about half is uncovered and exterior
Lighting Conditions: Well lit queue with many windows and lighting sources, as you descend to the platform it gets slightly darker
Sound Environment: Moderately loud in volume, with crowds and explosion sound effects.
Ground Conditions: Many inclines, steps, and downward ramps.
Pre-Show
There is no pre-show for this attraction.
Attraction Experience
Vehicle Style: A multi-sectioned train containing bench seating. Three rows of benches per car section.
Loading Process: if you are able to do stairs- you will ascend the initial stairs and ramps, travel through the queue, and descend a final ramp onto the platform. With this final ramp there are two possible sides to go down. There the attendant will group you and assign you a specific row. If you cannot do stairs- You will inform the attendant at the front of the ride, and they will give you a return time via the Disney app (so be sure to have your ticket available). When your time comes, you will proceed along the right of the mountain to a marked handicap area. An attendant will meet you here to escort you into a waiting area on the opposite side of the platform. They will ask a few questions such as if you are able to brace yourself, and if you are able to transfer. Once on the platform, you will be asked where you are comfortable being seated. You can then transfer, or the attendant will take your handheld aid.
Restraint System: A single size lapbar that is pulled down. There is a ride vehicle containing a hinge side door for easier access if necessary. A cast member on the platform can assist you with accessing this vehicle.
Attraction Speed: Changing speeds throughout, with acceleration, braking, and abrupt stopping and starting.
Attraction Dynamics: Dips, climbs, and airtime are all present in this attraction. Forces can also be felt on turns and downward movement.
Attraction Lighting: Changes between indoor mine sets and outdoors. A few flashing effects as the “TNT” is set off.
Attraction Climate: Outdoor climate with no air conditioning. Slight wind forces due to speed.
Attraction Sound: Loud explosion effects are continuous through the ride. There are also mechanical noises, clanging, and animal noises This attraction is known for being quite loud.
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Deboarding Process: You will exit to the left of the ride vehicle, requiring a small step. There is a ramp on the way out of the building.
Exit
Exit Conditions: Drastic lighting change from the platform to the outside. Once exited you are able to transfer back into any mobility aids left outside.
Special Notes
Mobility: The queue does contain many stairs and elevation changes. You must be able to safely brace yourself to experience this ride. You must be able to transfer to a standard wheelchair to access the platform, and there is a small step to access the seat.
Neurodivergence: This attraction is extremely loud. There are many explosion effects and mechanical noises throughout. There are also forces pushing you, and some fog/ smoke effects.
Service Animals: Service animals are not permitted to ride this ride, and will be crated for the duration of the attraction. This crate is located right next to the accessible doorway to the platform.
Deaf/ Hearing Loss: There are captions for the safety spiel video, however no captioning for the ride itself due to the high speeds.
Blind/ Low Vision: There is no audio transcription available.
At A Glance
Can Wheelchairs Ride? No, you must be able to transfer to the vehicle.
Are There Stairs In The Queue? Yes. Special access is required to reach the platform. The attendant at the entrance can assist.
Is This Motion Sickness Safe? No. This is a very high speed attraction with lots of sharp turning and forces.
