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Disney Announces Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens May 3

10 articles • Started 6 months ago • Last updated 6 months ago

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Disney announced April 8 that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen May 3 at Magic Kingdom following a major renovation. The roller coaster will feature a lowered height requirement, making the classic attraction accessible to a broader audience. Walt Disney World executives and ambassadors celebrated the upcoming reopening, with the May 3 date generating significant anticipation among park fans ahead of the attraction's return.