Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times
Over the last 28 days, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 27 minutes, peaking at 75. That is the 8th longest queue of 37 tracked rides in the park — 1.6× the park average of 17.4 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 21.9 minutes on average, Tuesdays busiest at 31.3.
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 28 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 27 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 75 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?
Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 21.9 minutes, while Tuesday has been the busiest at 31.3 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 up 12% over the past week, averaging 29.4 minutes compared with 26.2 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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