Key Facts

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen on May 3, 2026, at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
• The height requirement has been lowered to 38 inches, allowing more children to ride.
• Updates include new ride vehicles and additional show elements.
• The refurbishment involved installing a new track and refreshing passenger trains.
• New features include an expanded underground sequence with glowing caverns and sound effects.
• The ride's backstory of a troubled gold mine operation remains part of the attraction.