Reviews of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Reviewed by DuhBullEh Review Date: 07/03/2026
Rating: (8) Recommended
This is what a themed coaster should be. The "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness" concept isn't just window dressing—it's woven through every beat, from the queue's mining town detail work to the runaway train story that unfolds as you're hurtling through the mountain. The pacing is excellent, the theming is immersive, and it strikes that sweet spot between accessible and genuinely fun.
My one minor gripe: the inside-the-mountain scenes get pretty loud. The audio peaks hard enough to overshadow some of the theming detail you're trying to take in. It's not a dealbreaker, just a small trade-off for the spectacle.
Pros:
Exceptional queue theming—worth experiencing even if you skip the ride Nighttime ride-through is particularly rewardingCons:
Audio levels in the mountain scene can be overwhelmingReviewed by Oli Review Date: 05/11/2026
Rating: (8) Recommended
a must do every trip for me! just thrilling enough for a coaster fan but still tame enough for many kiddos and people nervous of thrill rides.
Pros:
super fun, classic attraction, crowd pleaser for lots of demographicsCons:
not the most exciting coaster for true coaster enthusiasts (not myself), queue can be sometimes lengthy for what it isReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/26/2026
Rating: (9) Recommended
I go on it every single time I go. My record is four times in one day. me personally I have no complaints and every single person in my family loves the wildest ride in the wilderness.
Pros:
Fun roller coaster for all ages" especially at night". Classic Disney attraction. Thrilling in a good way. Amazing theming and design.Cons:
Some find it very rickety. Younger audience might find it too. Intimidating. The first lift Hill it can get very loud.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/25/2025
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
I think the Disneyland version of this ride is so much more thrilling.
Pros:
Coaster, great for older kids and adultsCons:
Not as thrilling as Disneylands versionReviewed by Theplanets14 Review Date: 02/24/2025
Rating: (9) Recommended
Great entry level coaster with the best and most original theming in WDW.
Pros:
Great theming Fun rideCons:
It's an entry level coaster so older kids might be "too cool" for it The front really isn't thrilling at allReviewed by KaydenWilson Review Date: 10/27/2024
Rating: (9) Recommended
Very fun ride for children and adults
Pros:
Made for people of all agesCons:
Can be a little jerky on turnsReviewed by Johnkarp Review Date: 10/18/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
Wildest ride in the wilderness.
Pros:
Wildest ride in the wilderness.Cons:
None.Reviewed by TaraMartin Review Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
One of our favorite rides in Magic Kingdom! A great coaster all around.
Pros:
classic coaster - lots of fun, not overly thrilling (my 5 year old loved it and refused to ride Guardians of the Galaxy after the first time)Cons:
None! Great ride!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 07/18/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is one of my absolute favorite rides at Walt Disney World! I heard a rumor they are going to be updating it soon! If that's true hopefully it will make the ride even better than it already is!
Pros:
It's one of the most fun rides ever!Cons:
If you don't like fun or rollercoasters you won't like this ride!Reviewed by PlanetNoah Review Date: 04/11/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
Fun ride! Very fast and definitely a family-oriented thrill ride. However, not the best in the park, so I wouldn't wait over 45 minutes for it.
