BTMRR Reopening May 3

[wdwfan94]

Also will have lower height requirement at 38 inches instead of 40.

https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-magic-coming-to-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-at-disney-world/

 

[BrianL]

Reports are coming in that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen on May 3, 2026. Interestingly the height requirement has been lowered to 38" too. The ride will be comepletely refurbished, with new track and passenger vehicles. For all those who will be there, plan accordingly and enjoy!

 

[TheThousandthSoul]

Oh cool!
I will be at Magic Kingdom on April the 20th and the 23rd.
What would you say are the odds of a soft reopening for those dates?

 

[BrianL]

Oh cool!
I will be at Magic Kingdom on April the 20th and the 23rd.
What would you say are the odds of a soft reopening for those dates?

It's hard to say - don't know that anyone could predict it. They did do soft-openings for Buzz, so it's definitely a possibility.

 

[TheThousandthSoul]

It's hard to say - don't know that anyone could predict it. They did do soft-openings for Buzz, so it's definitely a possibility.

This is what I hope for!

 

[sponica]

Figures my last day in the parks is April 30th, maybe it will have a soft open

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Smoother track they said. Well the ride not being smooth is kind of the point of the wildest ride in the wilderness. I really hope they didn't mess this ride up. Its not supposed to be some soft cushy ride

 

[VGCgroupie]

Oh cool!
I will be at Magic Kingdom on April the 20th and the 23rd.
What would you say are the odds of a soft reopening for those dates?

Fingers crossed!

 

[TheThousandthSoul]

Smoother track they said. Well the ride not being smooth is kind of the point of the wildest ride in the wilderness. I really hope they didn't mess this ride up. Its not supposed to be some soft cushy ride

I will miss the roughness where one could pass a kidney stone.

 

[OThopeful35]

So happy to hear this! We will be there mid May. BTMRR is one of our favorites.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

This is great news. I wish you wouldn't feel the impact of having 2 attractions down for refurb at the same time between this and Buzz. But at MK with its current attendance levels, you do. Plus anything else that might go down for any reason. Glad to have them both back.