2,000 Bats, Cavern Glow-up Among Wild Changes at Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

2,000 bats, cavern glow-up among wild changes at Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Walt Disney World’s wilder and more legendary than ever Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is calling.The beloved Magic Kingdom roller coaster is reopening May 3 after closing in January 2025 for a sweeping refurbishment that brought a new track, a lowered height requirement of 38 inches, refreshed trains, and a deeper dive into the mountain’s legendary lore.At the heart of the reimagined experience is the legend of Barnabas T. Bullion, founder of th…

Disney Imagineering Discuss the New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Finale at Magic Kingdom

With the re-opening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom imminent, Walt Disney Imagineering are discussing some of the changes guests will find.What's Happening:Blog Mickey were among a group of media who spoke to Imagineer Dan Flynn, and they recounted how Flynn revealed the idea for the new finale...