Big Thunder Mountail Railroad

Aboard a runaway mine train you'll encounter desert animals, an earthquake and a flooded western town. Make sure you hold onto your hats and glasses, 'cause this here is the wildest ride in the wilderness!

Type: Thrill Ride
FastPass: Yes  Big Thunder Mountain Railroad does occasionally distribute all of it's Fastpasses before park closing on busy days.
Length: 3 minutes
Typical Wait: 20 - 120 minutes The best time to visit is the first two hours after park opening and last two hours before park closing. Another option is to get Fastpass for either Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or Splash Mountain and visit the other attraction while waiting for your Fastpass time.
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Age Requirement: 7 years (3 years with an adult)
Warnings: Health, Strobe Lights, Loud Noises, You May Get a Little Wet
Audience:
  Infant: 1   Child: 4   Pre-Teen: 4   Teen/Young Adult: 4   Adult: 4   Older Adult: 4
Editors' Ratings (Averages): Thrill: 3.0   Theme: 4.0   Overall: 4.0
Reader Ratings:

Age	Thrill	Theme	Overall
Infant	none	none	none
Child	none	none	4.0
Pre-Teen	none	none	3.8
Teen/Young Adult	3.1	3.5	3.8
Adult	3.7	3.7	3.8
Older Adult	4.0	4.0	3.8

Trivia

Make sure to notice the comical names of the train's engines. Most of the mining equipment that decorates the queue is authentic.