Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Down? Downtime & Uptime
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Uptime by Hour of Day
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Uptime by Day of Week
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Reliability by Day
| Day | Uptime | Down Events | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 52.7% | 83 | |
| Tuesday | 49.0% | 65 | |
| Wednesday | 51.1% | 136 | |
| Thursday | 59.1% | 11 | |
| Friday | 61.2% | 50 | |
| Saturday | 60.0% | 38 | |
| Sunday | 52.7% | 72 |
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Status Breakdown
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad down right now?
At our latest status check (7:23 AM park time, Oct 17), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom was listed as closed. Ride status can change within minutes, so treat this as the most recent reading rather than a guarantee.
How often does Big Thunder Mountain Railroad break down?
We recorded 103 unplanned breakdowns of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the last 90 days (downtime episodes lasting 5 minutes to 8 hours; scheduled closures are not counted). The most recent one started on October 16.
How long is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad usually down when it breaks down?
Across the 103 unplanned breakdowns we recorded in the last 90 days, the median downtime for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was 60 minutes.
What is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's uptime?
Over the last 30 days, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was operating in 55.4% of our 7054 status checks. Checks that show the ride closed — including scheduled closures — count against this figure, not only breakdowns.
What is the most reliable day to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Friday had the highest uptime for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad over the last 30 days (61.2% of status checks operating), and Tuesday the lowest (49.0%).