New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Permit Potentially Extends Refurbishment Timeline - WDW News Today

New Permit Suggests Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Extended

Big Thunder Refurb May Be a Longer Ride Than We Thought – New Permit Filed Hold onto your hats and glasses—because this refurb just got a little wilder! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom has been closed since January for what Disney promised would be a rootin’-tootin’ refresh, set to reopen sometime in 2026. […]

New Structure Under Construction Backstage in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

A new steel structure is being built in a backstage area of Frontierland, likely for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction. The steel structure can be seen from aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad and some areas of Frontierland. Here’s a look! New Structure Under Construction Near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad While Walt Disney World has not announced any projects, we wouldn’t really expect an announcement for a backstage building. If …

New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Permit Potentially Extends Refurbishment Timeline - WDW News Today

Disney has filed a new permit for “General Construction” at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom.Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ConstructionThe Notice of Commencement doesn’t reveal any plans but contracts DPR Construction. The company has been listed on previous Big Thunder Mountain Railroad permits.The new permit expires in one year on April 15, 2026. The one-year expiration date is standard, but it also lends Disney a little bit of e…

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026