Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Issued Update After Fire Shuts Down Coaster

Disney: New Big Thunder rail results in smoother operator

Coaster is rollling again at Magic Kingdom, and it comes with a glimpse of the theme park's future

Disney World Brings Back 1 Of Its Most Popular Rides After A Year-Long Refurbishment

Hold on to your hats and glasses. Credit: Gary Hershorn/Getty ImagesIt’s been more than a year since we’ve ridden Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and that’s not by choice. The fan-favorite attraction has been closed for a major refurbishment since January 2025 and finally reopened on May 3, 2026. Along with an all-new track (but the same layout as before), the ride got some other fun new additions and a lowere…

Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Issued Update After Fire Shuts Down Coaster

It was supposed to be a big moment. After more than a year of refurbishment, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had finally reopened at Magic Kingdom, drawing crowds eager to experience the refreshed version of one of Disney’s most iconic attractions. The energy was there. The lines were long. And for a few hours, everything seemed to be going exactly as planned. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t. Credit: Disney Guests began noticing unusual activity near th…

Breaking News: Disney World Fire Closes Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on Reopening Day

The wildest ride in the wilderness just became a very hot topic… and yes, we apologize for the pun. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reportedly experienced a fire on its very first day back in operation after months of work to replace its track and add new attraction elements. Under the watchful eye of a new generation of Imagineers, it would appear that a familiar pattern is emerging. Remember that Splash Mountain was overhauled into Tiana’s Bayou…

Much-Loved Disney World Ride Reopens And Promptly Shuts Down After Mishap, Then Reopens

One of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, reopened on May 3 after about 1.5 years of downtime for refurbishments and upgrades. The reopening did not go entirely to plan, as cast members had to use a fire extinguisher on the Magic Kingdom ride to deal with an issue, prompting an evacuation of guests and the ride to close temporarily as the issue was addressed.A parkgoer posted a photo on social media show…

Walt Disney World's Highly Anticipated Ride Experiences Fire During Reopening Day

A small fire broke out during the reopening day of Walt Disney World’s highly anticipated ride, Big Thunder Mountain. A Walt Disney World guest was able to capture a video of a cast member using a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze on the tracks within the ride’s loading area. No injuries were reported. Big Thunder Mountain was closed for more than a year as it underwent refurbishment. It officially reopened on May 3. “A key part of the refu…