Big Thunder Mountain

Height
72 ft
Speed
40 mph
Length
3,953 ft
This massive mine train coaster takes riders on a wild journey through an island mountain situated in the center of a river. The experience begins with a dark tunnel under the water before emerging into the sunlight to navigate rickety trestles and jagged red rock formations. With multiple lift hills and sharp, banking turns, the runaway train picks up momentum as it dives through canyons and past splashing geysers. The finale sends the train plunging back into a deep, pitch-black tunnel for a high-speed return to the mainland station.

Technical Specifications

StatusOperating
TypeMine Train
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1992
ManufacturerVekoma
DesignerWalt Disney Imagineering
Height72 ft
Drop39 ft
Max Speed40 mph
Length3,953 ft
Duration3 minutes 56 seconds
Capacity2,400 riders per hour