Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the wildest ride in the wilderness! A fast rollercoaster located in Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of the best rollercoasters in Disney World. Take a ride on a train through an abandoned mine. Speed though the haunted mine across rickety tracks and escaping from boulders and dynamite. Look out for goats on the tracks!

It’s a really fast ride and does go through some dark areas. There is a height limit on this ride, but it is a rollercoaster our boys enjoyed as young as they could get on it.

Location:

Big Thunder Mountain is located in Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It is open from park open until park close. It may close periodically due to inclement weather.

Check out these great food options in Frontierland:

Westward Ho – Westward Ho Refreshments is a little food stand located in Frontierland of Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pecos Bill – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe is a Tex-Mex Old west style saloon located in Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Golden Oak Outpost – Golden Oak Outpost is the Western themed quick service located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. It serves chicken fingers, loaded fries and an awesome Sweet Tea Slushy!

Lighting Lane:

Lightning Lane is available for purchase on this ride through Disney’s Genie+. You can purchase it on the Disney My Experience App.

This ride can have wait times up to 120 minutes. It is super popular, and a Lightning Lane is recommended for this ride.

Height And Age:

You must be 40 inches tall or taller in order to ride this rollercoaster. It’s fast and runs through the dark at times, but your youngest who are tall enough to ride, should still join it.

Handicapped Accessibility:

This ride is handicapped accessible, and the DAS Pass is available to be used on this ride.

Those in wheelchairs can take them through the entire que to the ride, but if you have DAS they will take you in through the exit.

Ride Review:

This really is one of the best rollercoasters at Disney World. They don’t call it the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness for nothing! We love this rollercoaster, and it’s a never miss for us. It’s one of the faster rides at Magic Kingdom, besides Space Mountain. It’s fast, and a ton of fun. Our kids love this, and it may be their favorite ride at Magic Kingdom. It does have a long wait, but it’s worth it.

Check Out Some of Our Other Magic Kingdom Attraction Posts:

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is Tomorrowland’s Toy Story 2 inspired Space Ranger laser shooter. Become a Junior Space Ranger as you ride across space trying to stop Emperor Zurg.

Jungle Cruise – Embark on a scenic Jungle Cruise through rivers across the world and experience a vast variety of dangerous wildlife. Your Riverboat Captain will guide you through your journey on the Jungle Cruise Ride. 

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the thrilling rollercoaster set through Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Ride a mine cart through the Dwarfs’ mine and see Snow White and the Evil Queen at the end of the ride.

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