Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times
Magic Kingdom · Historical wait time data from 56976 data points
Billed as the 'wildest ride in the wilderness,' Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a runaway mine train roller coaster that races through the red rock canyons of a haunted gold mining town in the American Southwest. With sharp turns, dips, and excellent theming featuring geysers, falling rocks, and dynamite explosions, this Frontierland coaster delivers thrills without being too intense for younger riders. The outdoor track is especially beautiful after dark when the scenery is dramatically lit.
Thrill Ride
~4 min
40" min height
Frontierland
38m
Average Wait
145m
Peak Wait
5m
Lowest Wait
8AM
Best Time to Ride
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom averages a 38-minute wait.
The best time to visit is around 8AM when waits average 28m.
Peak waits reach 145 minutes, typically in the afternoon.
The lightest day of the week tends to be Monday
with an average wait of 35m.
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 | 35m | 85m | |
| Tuesday | 36m | 75m | |
| Wednesday | 36m | 85m | |
| Thursday | 37m | 80m | |
| Friday | 41m | 110m | |
| Saturday | 41m | 80m | |
| Sunday | 40m | 145m |