Disneyland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train coaster through the red-rock canyons of the American Southwest — and the Disneyland version is the best Big Thunder Mountain in any Disney park on earth. Its island setting, surrounded by the Rivers of America, gives it a sense of scope the Orlando and Paris versions simply don't have.
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Thrill
Moderate
Typical Wait
~43 min
Lightning Lane
Multi Pass
Height
40" min
Ideal For
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Thrill
Moderate
Typical Wait
~43 min
Lightning Lane
Multi Pass
Height
40" min
Ideal For
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Mateo's Verdict
Mateo "The Map" Morales · Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Mateo's Verdict
Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is my favorite coaster in the entire Disneyland resort, and I will defend that position. The Disneyland version has something the other Big Thunder Mountains don't have: it's built on an actual island surrounded by water, so the outdoor sections have a panoramic quality where you can s…
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