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A BIG Lightning Lane change has hit the Magic Kingdom, and it’s switching up the most effective Lightning Lane strategy for the park.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
After a refurbishment that lasted well over a year, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened on May 3rd!
It’s no secret that multiple areas of Magic Kingdom are under construction right now.
Yikes!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad JUST reopened after a 16-month-long refurbishment, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopened earlier this year, but construction walls are still up around the soon-to-be Villains Land and Piston Peak. As if that wasn’t enough, a few weeks ago, a massive scrim went up around Haunted Mansion, most likely to work on an exterior refurbishment for the ride, and while it’s not the prettiest, it didn’t affect the inner workings of the ride. That was…until two days ago.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at Magic Kingdom after being closed for more than a year, and while guests have been able to ride it today, it seems to be experiencing some issues.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Videos have surfaced online showing smoke beneath the track at one of the loading stations.
The day has finally arrived: we just had a chance to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom. It’s been OVER a year since we last took a ride on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness, and we’re so glad that it’s officially open to the public again.
Big Thunder is back in business!
So why the long closure? Well, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad got a series of MAJOR updates, the kind that take a while to put in place. Well, we’re going to show you how we reacted when we finally saw those changes for ourselves, so let’s go!
WHEW! It’s been a BIG week in Disney World when it comes to news, that’s for sure!
Not So Scary Snacks!
Fortunately, this week’s announcements help us plan for our future trips, instead of having announcements that affect us in the next week (those are much harder to plan for, but they DO happen!). No, we didn’t get any major, massive updates on the new additions coming to the parks, like Villains Land, Piston Peak, or Monsters, Inc. (though we did hear about some new permits for that last one), but if you’re planning a trip for the later part of this year, trust us when we say that these announcements will be a BIG help when it comes to planning!
Everyone, the moment is finally here — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially reopened in Magic Kingdom!
The smokestacks are up and running!
Lines were WILD this morning as hundreds of people rope dropped the new attraction, which has a new track, new details, effects that haven’t worked in years, and so much more. When you’re riding yourself, sure, you’ll want to take the experience in as a whole, but you’ll also want to check out these HIDDEN details that make the ride even BETTER!
Well, it finally happened! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom has finally reopened after a 16-month-long closure, and we have experienced the new version of this beloved attraction.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is BACK!
We’ve been DYING to get another ride on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness since it closed, and now that it’s finally happened, we want to tell you ALL about it. So let’s talk about what’s changed on this iconic Magic Kingdom ride, and how it actually may be BETTER in a lot of ways.
THE DAY IS HERE! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has finally reopened in Magic Kingdom, and that means everyone is here to celebrate.
Big Thunder Mountain is finally open!
The ride has been closed for over a year while they updated the entire track and added new Rainbow Caverns, making the ride feel new while retaining the same nostalgia you grew up with. Now that the ride is finally open to the public, let’s check out the crowds for opening day of The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.
This week is about to be a BIG one in Disney World, because one of the BIGGEST closures will finally go away!
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That’s right, this week is FINALLY the time when one of Magic Kingdom‘s most popular attractions reopens for visitors. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen its doors to the public on May 3rd, and we couldn’t be more excited. The best part? That’s not the ONLY ride that took some big steps forward this week!
It finally happened! While we still may be many months away from Halloween, Disney starts celebrating early in August, so we just got tons of news about what to expect this coming season.
Magic Kingdom at night during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney recently dropped the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, as well as the dates tickets go on sale for those staying at Disney World hotels and for everyone else. If you’re planning to head to the party this year, there are some rules you need to know going in, because this isn’t just any normal day in the parks — especially if it’s your first year!
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