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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times & Alerts
Quick answer: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's typical posted wait over the last 30 days was about 30 minutes. Waits were shortest around 8 AM (9 min) and longest around 6 PM (46 min).
Right now● Live
55 minposted wait now
30 mintypical wait
8 AMusually shortest
6 PMusually longest
Best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad FAQ
What is the best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Over the last 30 days the median posted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was shortest around 8 AM (9 min) and longest around 6 PM (46 min), based on 2,133 wait-time samples across 30 days.
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
The typical posted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been about 30 minutes over the last 30 days. The wait was under 30 minutes at least half the time around 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 7 PM.
Can I get a text when the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad wait drops?
Yes. Pixie Alerts watches the posted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad while your alerts are active and sends you an SMS when it drops. Alerts cost $5 per park day or $15 per month for unlimited park days.