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