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What’s your favorite Disney mountain? If Thunder Mountain is your answer, boy do we have something to show you!
Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland
Disneyland has been pulling out all the stops to make this summer unforgettable with the return of nighttime spectaculars, the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge, and Fantasmic! And Thunder Mountain fans — if you’re taking a wild ride to Disneyland to catch the fun, there’s a hotel suite you absolutely have to see!
Guess who’s back?
Frontierland
Disney World rides shut down for maintenance all the time, and while we hate to see them go, sometimes these rides need a bit of upkeep to make sure they’re in perfect condition. Plus, we get to celebrate when they come back. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fans rejoice; the iconic attraction is back!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of those classic, must-do rides in Magic Kingdom.
Know what your must-dos are before you arrive.
In Disney World, it’s common for rides to close temporarily to undergo routine maintenance, and Big Thunder Mountain is no exception. In 2022, the ride will close for a short refurbishment, so take a look at what we’ve learned here.
UPDATE: Disneyland’s calendar is now showing operating hours for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on November 5th, 2021.
In Disney World and Disneyland we see rides close periodically for refurbishment.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Right now, The Haunted Mansion is closed for scheduled maintenance in Disneyland as it becomes Haunted Mansion Holiday. This spooktacular attraction is scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 3rd. But, just a few days after Haunted Mansion reopens, another fan-favorite Disneyland ride is set to close for refurbishment.
Disney World’s 50th anniversary is THIS YEAR! We’re getting so close!
Cinderella Castle
Disney has lots of plans in store, but to get prepared, lots of shops, rides, and more are getting a refurb so that they look their best for the special occasion. The Main Street Confectionery is currently undergoing a HUGE refurb, and the PeopleMover finally (!!!) reopened after a super long refurb, but now a favorite Magic Kingdom coaster has been added to the refurb calendar.
While we’ve already temporarily lost the Disney World Railroad at the Magic Kingdom due to TRON: Lightcyle Run construction, now it appears we might be losing another beloved train!
Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom
It’s too soon to be totally sure what’s going on with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but we DID see some very concerning stuff today that’s got us like, “Hey Big Thunder, you alright?”
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