Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Reopens with a Full Overhaul

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom reopened after a year of upgrades, featuring a complete track replacement, new trains with refreshed interiors, a lower height requirement (38 inches), updated queue storytelling and signage, a revamped Rainbow Caverns opening scene, enhanced Audio-Animatronics and props, and added exit gates—delivering a smoother, more immersive Wild West ride.
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