A roller-coaster-style thrill ride with a mine train running out of control keeps this attraction at the top of the "must ride" attractions in Disneyland. Guests board the train with the warning to "hang on to your hats and glasses" for the "wildest ride in the wilderness". While as a roller coaster it's relatively tame, the attention to detail in both the attraction and queue sets this attraction apart from the rest. The ride begins by plunging the train into a dark cave, and climbing to the top of a small hill. You then race around the mountain, over hills and dips, into a collapsing mine, and splash down in the small lake. The "town" you see in the queue area is actually a part of the old Rainbow Ridge, which was part of the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train attraction. (This is the attraction that Big Thunder replaced, more information about this attraction is available in the History section of Frontierland). You'll hear various noises and music playing from these buildings. They were also a part of the old Mule Pack ride.

 

There is a height requirement of 40" for this attraction. Be sure to check your child's height at the start of the queue. This attraction can be frightening to younger children, so plan accordingly. 



Big Thunder Mountain Rairoad (Video) New!**

** = Video courtesy of RU42 Productions

Tom Sawyer Island - Explorer Canoes - The Columbia - The Mark Twain
The Golden Horseshoe - Frontierland Shopping - Frontierland Dining
Big Thunder Ranch - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Frontierland Shootin' Exposition