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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Magic Kingdom with Fresh Effects and Returning Critters

Disney Imagineering has revealed updates to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, featuring refreshed scenery and painted structures in the Tumbleweed town area, renewed Rain Maker effects, updated figures and a cast of returning wildlife, plus enhanced Rainbow Caverns with phosphorescent pools and glowing bat effects. On-ride photos and an official POV video accompany the reopening, highlighting a brighter, more detailed reimagining of the classic attraction.