Magic Kingdom Park · Operating · 1980
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
90 ft · 36 mph
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A runaway mine train through the red rocks of Frontierland — sharp turns, tunnels, and a splashdown finale beside the Rivers of America.
Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Magic Kingdom Park's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
90 ft
Tallest at Magic Kingdom Park
Ride experience
- Mine train
- Steel
Ride details
Min height
3'4"
Specs from disneyworld.disney.go.com
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Mine train coasters
Smaller trains, winding layouts, and family-friendly pacing — often themed as mining adventures.
Coaster wheels explained
Road wheels, guide wheels, and upstop wheels — three sets that keep the train on track.
Dive coasters
A held moment on a vertical edge, then a steep release — signature B&M dive machines.
Floorless coasters
No floor panel under your feet — open views and a different sense of exposure.
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- Hero photo (AmaryllisGardener · CC BY-SA 4.0)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Licensed POVWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)