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A Popular Disney World Ride Finally Reopens NEXT MONTH

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A classic Disney World ride is FINALLY going to reopen after over a year-long refurbishment!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Back in January 2025, Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for a lengthy refurbishment that has lasted for over a year. Disney made it clear that this would be more than just routine maintenance, calling it a “mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment,” hence the lengthy downtime for the attraction. But luckily for those of us not-so-patiently waiting for its return, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally reopening soon!

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What’s That Giant Crane Doing in Magic Kingdom, and What’s It For?

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Take a look at this stunning horizon. The iconic Big Thunder Mountain stands tall in the background, and we see not a cloud in the sky. What a beautiful Florida day!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Well…that’s not the case anymore. During a recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we spotted something new on the Frontierland horizon, and you might not like it.

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18 MAJOR Changes Coming to Disney World in 2025

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UPDATED November 10, 2025

Okay, can we tell you how EXCITED we are about 2025 in Disney World? So much new stuff is coming throughout the year and we have been — and will continue to be — thrilled to welcome all of it.

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Of course, we’ve got the traditional things we always look forward to like all the EPCOT Festivals (yes, EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a fave). We also love that time around Easter when we get to see the cool Easter Egg displays at the hotels. Then there’s Halloween and the holiday season — SO much to look forward to. However, there are some MAJOR changes happening around Disney World throughout 2025 that we’re also stoked about, so let’s chat about them!

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s Temporary Closure Is Officially Ending TOMORROW in Disney World

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A super popular ride has been temporarily closed in Magic Kingdom. If you wanted to take a ride on the “wildest ride in the wilderness,” you may have been out of luck recently! But we’ve got some good news, dear readers.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

If you’re brave enough to take on Disney’s roller coasters, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad may be the ride for you! This fan-favorite attraction takes you up, down, and all around — it’s like you’re riding a runaway train out West. But the ride has been temporarily closed for a few days for some routine updates and refurbishments.

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NEWS: Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Will Close For Refurbishment In January

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When it comes to beloved Magic Kingdom rides, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is at the top of the list for many.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Located in Frontierland, the western ghost town-themed coaster is a great choice for those looking for a family-friendly ride. Plus, it’s one of our FAVORITE places to catch the Magic Kingdom fireworks each night. If you’ll be visiting Disney World in January, though, you might not be able to ride the attraction…

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