Crowds are certainly HIGH around Disney World right now, thanks to holiday vacationers and people preparing to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Disney World. We don’t foresee that changing any time soon.
Magic Kingdom Crowds
This is typically one of, if not THE busiest time of year in Disney World. Many attractions reach hours-long waits that we don’t see any other time of year. You’re shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of strangers, and stress levels are at an all-time high. However, even as these crowds start to dissipate at the end of next week, we know wait times for this one attraction will stay high — here’s why.
We recently found out that more than one Magic Kingdom attraction will be closing in January for refurbishment, but the one that’s been on our minds the longest has been Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This popular attraction will be closing on January 6th and will remain closed for at least a year — we know the current plan is for the ride to reopen sometime in 2026, but that’s all we know at this time.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
So, why will this line stay long after the holidays? Well, fans know that it likely will be their last chance to ride the wildest ride in the wilderness for a while, so people want to get in those final memories before it’s too late!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The attraction will also never be the same after this refurbishment. Disney said they’re also adding a few new “magical touches” to the ride in addition to regular maintenance. Right now, you can also see a BIG crane behind the attraction beginning to work on some top-secret projects. Could it be the highly anticipated Villains Land?!
Crane behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney didn’t share what’s happening with that giant crane, but all we can say about it is “EW.” It’s not very nice to look at. Hopefully it doesn’t stick around for long!
Another look at the crane
Looking for more recent Magic Kingdom news? Check out our posts below!
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