Jeff Vahle and the Walt Disney World Ambassadors Celebrate the Upcoming Reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Hold on to your hats and glasses, because Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is getting ready to start chugging again.
Walt Disney World fans got the news they have long been waiting for this afternoon when Disney announced that Thunder Mountain will officially reopen on May 3.
Sign Reinstallation – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
After a 16-month refurbishment, the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness will once again roar through Frontierland, taking guests on a high-speed adventure through the mines.
During the refurbishment, Disney upgraded Big Thunder Mountain with a track replacement, refreshed trains, updated effects, and a new Rainbow Caverns scene.
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According to Disney, when the trains make their way underground, guests will find themselves surrounded by phosphorescent pools, shimmering and illuminating iridescent stalagmites and stalactites.
I, for one, can’t wait!
Go Behind the Scenes with the Walt Disney World Ambassadors
Shortly after the reopening date was revealed, Walt Disney World Ambassadors Kylee Withers and Phelicia Blake shared a new video shining a spotlight on the team behind the attraction’s refresh.
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“It’s the same old Big Thunder,” Imagineer Stephen explained. “It’s just more enjoyable.”
You can watch Kylee and Phelicia tour the attraction below.
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Jeff Vahle Congratulates the Thunder Mountain Team
The Walt Disney World Ambassadors are not the only ones celebrating the upcoming return of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle also took to Instagram to celebrate the return of the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.
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Sharing photos of himself aboard the attraction and celebrating with the refurbishment team, Vahle made sure to congratulate everyone involved.
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“Exciting news! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens on May 3 with a lower height requirement. Guests 38 inches and taller will be able to ride, so even more families can enjoy this classic adventure together. That’s in addition to new show elements and ride vehicles,” he wrote.
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“Congrats to the project team for bringing new magic to the wildest ride in the wilderness and making it available to even more of our guests!”
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