A part of our coverage of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom (Frontierland), we have located and selected some of the best Big Thunder Mountain Railroad videos. Here we cover some of the best videos that can be found on YouTube and give a description and review of each video. All of the videos that we selected are HD videos of Big Thunder Mountain. Many of the videos are also available in 4K resolution.
Details on each of the videos, contained in the YouTube video player above, are provided below.
To learn more about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, please visit the other pages that are here on the site.
On this page our team provides a gallery of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad pictures. Also covered in this article is information the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad camera and where it is located (if there is one). All of the information in this article is for the roller coaster in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida.
Does Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have a camera? No, there is no on ride camera for the ride. A Big Thunder Mountain Railroad camera does not exist and is one of the popular rides that does not have a camera to take pictures of guests on the ride. However, there are likely ride cameras that Walt Disney World uses to monitor the ride when it is in operation.
Below are some of the photos for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad that we use on the site. These photos showcase the front entrance of the ride, the line / queue, and the exterior of the ride. All of the photos here can be found on our various pages that are about the ride. In addition, videos of the ride are also posted on the other pages about the attraction. Our queue/line and backwards page has videos of the ride.
Above is a photo of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The picture features the train in motion as it rounds a turn. The original photo is by AmaryllisGardener on Wikimedia Commons. The version on this page was modified by NavFile. Photo is released under a Creative Commons License.
Above photo of a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Train (U.R. Darling) at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom by Michael Lowin on Wikimedia Commons. Photo modified by NavFile. The train photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Above picture of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s Train and Train Cars with seats by Bobby Bokista on Flickr and Wikimedia Commons. Modified by NavFile. The photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic License.
Above is a photo of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad operating at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida. Original photo by Frank Phillips on Flickr. The above photo was modified by NavFile. Photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Line or Queue area photo at Walt Disney World by Michael Gray on Flickr. Photo has been enhansed by NavFile. The photo is released under a Creative Commons License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Speed page photo by simon17964 on Flickr. Photo modified by NavFile. Photo is released under a Creative Commons License.
Above is a photo of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Sign on top of the main building for the ride. The photo was originally by Theme Park Tourist on Flickr. Photo modified and cropped by NavFile and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Above is a photo of a Big Thunder Mining Co. Sign for the roller coaster. The photo was originally by Theme Park Tourist on Flickr. Photo modified and cropped by NavFile and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Front Seat, Back Seat and Train photo originally by Theme Park Tourist on Flickr. Photo modified by NavFile. The photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad height photo showcasing the ride height and the drop height (zero) of the ride by Luis Brizzante on Flickr. Photo modified by NavFile and released under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction originally by Theme Park Tourist on Flickr and Wikimedia Commons. Photo cropped and modified by NavFile. The photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad music soundtrack cover photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr. Photo has been modified by NavFile and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
That wraps it up for information on the pictures and camera for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Frontierland. To learn more about the ride please visit the other pages about the attraction that are here on the site. They are linked in the menu.
This article on the NavFile site gives an overview of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad music or soundtrack that can be heard in the line or queue for the ride. This article covers the version of the ride that is found in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida. The other Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions at the other theme parks are not fully covered in this article.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has a music soundtrack that plays in the background while you are waiting in line or in the queue, as some may say. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad music is a country or “western” type of song with no lyrics. A harmonica is played in the song along with possibly a banjo and other instruments. The music can be heard while in line, all the way up to the boarding area. You can listen to the songs in some of the videos that are featured below.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad music soundtrack cover photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr. Photo has been modified by NavFile and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
The first video contains the main Big Thunder Mountain Railroad soundtrack that can be heard in the line.
Following that video is a collection of the entire soundtrack for the ride. It contains Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue music and songs that can be heard at various locations around the ride. If you are looking for the entire collection of music for the roller coaster the second video is the best option to listen to all of these songs at once.
The third video and fourth video contains two songs that are part of the ride’s music soundtrack.
To learn more about the roller coaster, visit the other pages about the attraction that are here on the site.
This article covers the details on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. An overview on the construction of the ride is covered first. Next we cover the fact that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom has frequently gone under construction for improvements. In addition, you will learn if the ride is closed for construction and some of the past construction events for the attraction.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was first opened to the public on November 15th, 1980. The ride was designed by Disney Legends Tony Baxter and Claude Coats and Bill Watkins. Arrow Development was the company that manufactured the ride itself. Imagineering Disney has some pictures of the initial construction of the attraction back in the 1980s. You can see the photos on their site here.
Throughout Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s history there has been times where the ride was closed down for construction, refurbishment, or maintenance. The most recent construction / Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment occurred at the end of 2016. The ride was closed from August 8th to November 19th. BlogMickey.com reports that paint and lighting was updated and path lights for the line area, smoke stacks with smoke, and lighting effects for the cave were added to the ride. According to wdwmagic.com, the last major refurbishment was in 2012. It is noted, however, that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had a number of short closures for construction from 2012 to 2016.
Above Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction originally by Theme Park Tourist on Flickr and Wikimedia Commons. Photo cropped and modified by NavFile. The photo is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has a history of being closed down. Our team members have reported that there were many times where they went to the park only to find out that the ride was closed for construction or maintenance. This something to keep in mind when planning a trip to the park. The ride has been more reliable recently and guests will likely be able to experience the ride when they arrive at the park.
You can check if Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has planned refurbishment, when it will be closed, and if it is currently closed by using the My Disney Experience apps. The app is one the best places to look to see if the attraction is currently open or closed for construction.
Nighttime on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Walt Disney World Florida
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a different ride at night. A combination of the nighttime look and cooler temperatures give the ride a different feeling in comparison to riding on the attraction during the daytime. At night, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is darker; however, there are still lights on during the ride so it is not that dark, especially when compared to Space Mountain. Most of the track for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is outside, so there is a difference at night.
Above photo of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at night by SoCal Attractions 360. Photo is a screen capture from their video that is featured below. Used under the fair-use provision.
Cooler Temperatures during the nighttime also change the ride experience for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The cooler temperatures are more noticeable during the winter and early spring seasons in Florida. During those seasons, the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures are larger when compared to the summer and early fall seasons.
Colder temperatures are more noticeable on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, in comparison to other rides in the Magic Kingdom. With the attraction being mostly outside and the fast speed at which the train travels makes the air temperature noticeable. The cool air at night is something to take into consideration when riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at night. The good thing about being in Florida is that the temperatures don’t get too cold that often, so it won’t be like going to Lake Tahoe or Glacier National Park in the winter.
Our team has selected some of the following videos on YouTube that showcase the attraction at night. These are some of the best videos we have found and they will help to give an idea of what the ride is like, except for the cool temperatures in the winter, unless it is winter or you are near an air conditioning vent.
In addition to the information contained on this page, you can learn more about the roller coaster by visiting the other pages that are featured on the site.
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