Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
About Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
About Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a park railway at Magic Kingdom. A slow scenic train that loops around the park - good for resting tired legs and taking in the scenery.
Park railways are usually quietest mid-morning. Late afternoon brings families using it to get back to the entrance. Live wait time and the day's hour-by-hour pattern for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are shown above so you can pick the right window for your visit.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Frequently Asked Questions
What's the current wait time for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
The live wait time for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is shown at the top of this page and refreshed directly from the park's own ride system. Check live Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue times.
What's the best time of day to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Based on historical queue data, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is typically quietest around -. Park railways are usually quietest mid-morning. Late afternoon brings families using it to get back to the entrance.
How long is the queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad usually?
Queues are usually short but trains run on a fixed schedule, so you may wait for the next departure rather than a long line. This page shows today's live wait time, the day's average, hourly breakdowns and the full history of peak queues for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.
Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad often closed or broken down?
We track Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's uptime and downtime history automatically. See the "Reliability" and "Downtime History" panels on this page for its record over the last 30 days - including any current closures and how long they've lasted.
Where can I find Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is at Magic Kingdom - see the park map and full ride list for its exact location. The Magic Kingdom page also shows which rides nearby have the shortest queues right now.
Can I get queue time alerts for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Yes - create a free alert and we'll notify you when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's wait time drops below your chosen threshold (for example, "tell me when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is under 20 minutes"). Great for timing your sprint from across the park.