Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 23.7 minutes, peaking at 85. That is the 9th longest queue of 35 tracked rides in the park — 1.4× the park average of 16.9 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 20.6 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 28.5.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- 40" (3'4")
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Ride length
- 4 min
- Best for ages
- 6+
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- No
Race through a gold mining cavern on this family-friendly coaster that's wilder than it looks!
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad FAQs
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has averaged 23.7 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 85 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 20.6 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 28.5 minutes. Riding first thing after Disneyland opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Riders must be at least 40 inches (3'4") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.
How long is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
The ride itself lasts about 4 minutes. It is a roller coaster rated moderate for intensity.
Are waits for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad getting longer?
Waits are down 11% over the past week, averaging 21.7 minutes compared with 24.3 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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