Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 31.2 minutes, peaking at 65. That is the 8th longest queue of 31 tracked rides in the park — 1.6× the park average of 20.1 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 28.8 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 34.5.

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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

Wild mine train coaster with fun drops but gentle enough for most kids.

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
28.8 min
Monday
29.1 min
Tuesday
30.9 min
Wednesday
32.1 min
Thursday
34.3 min
Friday
29 min
Saturday
34.5 min
28-day average
31.2 min
Longest wait recorded
65 min
Past week vs. before
+15% (34.6 min)

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad FAQs

How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has averaged 31.2 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 65 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 28.8 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 34.5 minutes. Riding first thing after Magic Kingdom 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 15% over the past week, averaging 34.6 minutes compared with 30.1 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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