Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mine train roller coaster in Bay Lake, United States.
The railroad track extends through artificial mountain peaks, caverns, and waterfalls, creating a dynamic experience within a western mining settlement environment.
The attraction opened at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 1980, following the success of the original Disneyland version launched in California in 1979.
The attraction represents the gold rush era of the American Southwest, incorporating elements of mining operations and railroad transportation from the nineteenth century.
The ride requires passengers to be at least 102 centimeters tall and features three lift hills across a track length of 880 meters.
The geological formations surrounding the track contain 20 audio-animatronic animals and 900 artificial trees positioned along the mountainous landscape.
Location: Bay Lake
GPS coordinates: 28.42050,-81.58480
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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