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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 40 inches

About Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

This relatively mild coaster takes you through an abandoned gold mine in the old west. Try the "goat trick," by keeping your eyes on the goat as you descend the second hill for as long as you can. How mild is this coaster? The front cars of the train will bottom out on the third hill before the middle of the train even crests.

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143 votes, so far

Worth a ride, with great scenary by Disney, overall a good rollercoaster, a hit with the kids too! - Jack Roberts

If you are a Disneyphile or a frist timer, thhen I strongly recommend this ride! Grab a Fastpass and experience the wildest ride in the wilderness! I went there one time, and the queue is pretty intermittent in many places (pretty fast for 20 minutes). For the best experience possible, swirl your right arm discreetly or (if you want to bend the keep your insert-body-part rule) raise your arms up. This is a Disney must-see! - Tiffany Alfonso

Family coaster but it is really rather tame. - Mark Moore

Great family coaster. Rode it with my 8 year old daughter, 10 year old son, and 13 year old sister. Lines can be long, so be sure to check on fast pass early in the day. - Don Neal

You would never guess how fast it really goes unless you actually ride it. Wonderfully themed. It's a classic! - Alex Gamso

A mediocre coaster with excruciating waits, but the scenery and nostalgia boost this to a "Fair". For the ultimate experience, ride after dark in the very back row. If you are unfamiliar with the ride, this makes it significantly more thrilling. - Joshua Counsil

A fun,well-themed ride through the wilderness. Big Thunder is one of the best themed rides out there and it greatly enhances the ride. This ride is also so much better at night. The only bad part about this attraction is the queue area. Unlike the ride, it has no theme and it gets pretty hot in there. So get a fastpass and avoid the sometimes long waits(40-70 minutes) to ride. This is such a great ride that it is a definite must do, especially at night. - Manny Barron

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is another favorited of mine at Walt Disney World. This was my first roller coaster that I went on when I was 4 years old. This ride is great for riding during the day and at night. Even though it is a mild coaster, it is always a classic. - Josh Wadkins


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