Where fans have fun together.Big Thunder Mountain's queue and set dressing include genuine antique mining equipment that Imagineers bought and hauled in.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a coaster attraction in Frontierland at Disneyland Park. See the current wait, recent wait patterns, a ride POV, and related community coverage.
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15 min
Open 8am–11pm
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Unofficial. Check the Disneyland app for official times.
Height40 in / 102 cm
Lightning LaneMulti Pass
Single riderNot offered
Ride typecoaster
Today’s crowdEasy · 3/10
Ride details updated September 23, 2026. Lightning Lane and single-rider availability may vary; check the Disneyland app on your visit day.
Ride details
- Opened
- 1979
- Approx. experience
- 4 min
- Top speed
- 28 mph / 45 km/h
Estimated experience time includes pre-shows and an allowance for exiting, where applicable. Queue time is extra.
Sources and notes
- Opening year: TouringPlans: opening dates ↗
- Duration: TouringPlans: experience durations ↗. Times are approximate and can vary.
- Reported top speed: Roller Coaster DataBase ↗. Actual operating speeds can vary.
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TYPICAL WAITS
Wait by time of day
Median posted waits from 36 sampled weekday days in the last 90 days. Updated as new observations arrive.
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