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After over a YEAR of waiting, we are closer than ever to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening in Magic Kingdom!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction
The popular coaster has been closed for general refurbishment as well as some big upgrades! While we are seriously excited to finally hop back on the wildest ride in the wilderness, we won’t lie to you. A lot of Disney experts are SKIPPING Magic Kingdom on May 3rd, and we’re breaking down why right here!
EPCOT fans, listen up! You’ll be excited to learn about this news coming to World Showcase very soon. Especially, if you love the France Pavilion!
EPCOT
While we have been visiting Remy, stuffing our faces with crepes, and waiting in line for pastries at Les Halles, two attractions in the pavilion have been closed for refurbishment. But now, Disney has finally announced when they will be returning!
The “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” is about to return!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom
After a closure that began in January of 2025, the Magic Kingdom’s legendary E-Ticket coaster Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to reopen on May 3rd with replaced tracks, new ride vehicles, and some “new magic,” including a new sequence that pays tribute to Disney history.
Wow, wow, wow! It’s been a BUSY week for Disney World!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
There are new lands on the horizon, and we’ve been experiencing a string of closures that (honestly) made us shed some tears. This week, we’ve luckily had some BIG changes that we have been waiting on for what feels like forever.
We made our park reservations for Magic Kingdom on May 3rd, and you might want to do the same!
Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin just reopened recently, and now we’re getting ready for another BIG reopening after a very…VERY long refurbishment. Magic Kingdom is going to be looking like itself again once May 3rd hits, and we seriously can’t wait!
Can you hear us hooting and hollaring? Because we are shouting from the rooftops about the fact that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally reopening!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
After over a YEAR of waiting, the popular coaster is finally reopening in Magic Kingdom! Big openings like this one bring about excitement, crowds, and (without a doubt) changes. We’re breaking down some of the new rules and procedures we might see once the ride finally reopens.
It’s official! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is reopening on May 3rd!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Ahead of that reopening, Disney has shared a lot of updates and details about what will be changing on the ride, including a new track, a new scene, a new exterior, and more. Well, now, Disney is sharing a new behind-the-scenes video featuring some of the Imagineers who helped make all these new updates to the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.
UPDATED April 20, 2026
2026 is going to be a year of major change at Walt Disney World, as massive years-long construction projects continue to reshape the future of the resort. However, that doesn’t mean nothing new is coming in 2026.
New missions will be added to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu.
While some of the larger projects won’t be finished and open to guests until calendar turns 2027 — and beyond — there are major changes CONFIRMED to be coming to Disney World THIS YEAR!
We LOVE Disney news, probably more than anyone we know. We love new announcements for opening and closing dates, menu items being added to our favorite restaurants, and even hearing about new discounts and promotions that will make our next vacation even better. It was a pretty big week for Disney news, but probably not in the way you’re thinking.
Some big changes happened in Disney World this week!
No, new attractions weren’t announced, or hotels for that matter, but nevertheless, these announcements are still BIG deals. Some of them will help you save on your next vacation, some guests got to experience a refurbished ride before its official reopening, but while those things are great, there was also a new system put in place that really threw us all for a loop…and we’re hoping it doesn’t stick around.
You guys, I’ve been waiting on my favorite Disney World ride to reopen for what feels like AGES.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
That’s right, I’m a die-hard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan, and it has been closed since January 2025 (I miss it so much!). It’s set to reopen in early May 2026, but we don’t have a specific date yet. The good news? Ride testing is underway!
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