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Big Thunder Mountain

Also known as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The wildest ride in the wilderness — a runaway mine train swooping through gold-rush caverns and canyons.

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Who can ride

Minimum height
102cm (40")
Rider switch
Available for parties with small children
Accessibility
Must transfer from wheelchair to ride
  • Not while pregnant

Where to ride it (4 parks)

Frontierland · Paris, France· opened 1992

The wildest version: tunnels carry the train under the Rivers of the Far West, so the whole ride plays out on an island.

Height here: 102cm (40")