Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an attraction at Disneyland Park. It lasts about 4 minutes. Minimum height: 40 inches.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Average Wait by Hour
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Average Wait by Day of Week
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Wait Times by Day
| Day | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 29m | 75m | |
| Tuesday | 26m | 80m | |
| Wednesday | 22m | 55m | |
| Thursday | 25m | 60m | |
| Friday | 25m | 60m | |
| Saturday | 24m | 75m | |
| Sunday | 25m | 85m |
Predicted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — ride facts
- Type
- Transportation
- Ride length
- ~4 min
- Height requirement
- 40" or taller
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wait time for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park averages a 33-minute posted wait based on 101,818 real observations. Waits are usually lowest around 8AM, averaging 11 minutes.
What is the best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park?
The best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park is around 8AM, when waits average 11 minutes. Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week, averaging 22 minutes.
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on a busy day?
Across the 101,818 wait readings behind this page, the longest posted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was 85 minutes and the average was 33 minutes.