Age: Attraction Review:
ages 2-4: Children who are over the height requirement may still find the ride a little too intense, or be scared by the lengthy periods in the dark with loud noises.iences.
ages 5-10: If your kids have never been on a roller coaster before this is not a bad ride to introduce them into the genre. The beginning which is quite dark and features loud sounds is very intimidating for children.
ages 11-15: Most pre-teens and teens rank this attraction as one of their favorites in the Magic Kingdom.
ages 16-adult: Most adults rank this attraction as one of their favorites in the Magic Kingdom.
senior citizens: Many seniors dislike the roller coaster type experience of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Disney Tip
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a very popular attraction and generates long lines. To avoid the crowds, either visit the first hour the park is open or in the last two hours the park is open. Many find this ride fun after dark and for the best experience the seats in the back are a better option.
Disney Facts
Until Expedition Everest opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was the tallest "mountain" in Florida at 197 feet.
The track length is 2,780 feet and the ride reaches speeds of 35 m.p.h
Look carefully at some of the names used throughout the attraction for some wacky puns. For example, one of the crates at the entrance is from the Lytum and Hyde company.
