Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Location:  Frontierland

Ride Type:  Train/Roller Coaster

Passengers:  2 per row, 75 rows per train

Fastpass?  Yes

Minimum Height:  40 inches minimum to ride

Summary:  Hold onto your hats for the wildest ride in the wilderness!  Big Thunder Mountain is a rollercoaster set deep in the desert amidst mine tunnels and wild scenery (including a geyser).  The rollercoaster primarily turns and banks, with no more than a few short drops (nothing major).  The ride starts out by going up a dark and spooky mine shaft, complete with bats staring at you with red eyes.  As you exit the mine shaft, the twist, turns, shakes, and jolts begin as the train begins it's wild ride back to the safety of the town.  Rockfalls threaten and desert creatures watch to see if you will make it back safely.  After a 3 1/2 minute ride, you pull back into the station.

Comments:  This ride can be scary for children who are not used to fast roller-coasters.  The train jerks a lot, and the curves make you slide towards your seat partner as you hold on tight.  If your child loves roller-coasters, this is a good ride for them.  If they don't - skip it.

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