Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Wait Times
Latest posted standby wait today: 45 minutes (latest check 10:31 PM park time, Oct 17)
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an attraction in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 4 minutes. Minimum height: 40 inches. Listed for: Kids, Tweens, Teens and Adults.
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 | 32m | 85m | |
| Tuesday | 24m | 70m | |
| Wednesday | 34m | 80m | |
| Thursday | 28m | 95m | |
| Friday | 27m | 90m | |
| Saturday | 33m | 75m | |
| Sunday | 28m | 70m |
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
- Location
- Frontierland · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Thrill ride
- Ride length
- ~4 min
- Height requirement
- 40" or taller
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an attraction in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 4 minutes. Minimum height: 40 inches. Listed for: Kids, Tweens, Teens and Adults.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wait time for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom averages a 36-minute posted wait based on 74,431 real observations. Waits are usually lowest around 8AM, averaging 11 minutes.
What is the best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom?
The best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is around 8AM, when waits average 11 minutes. Tuesday is typically the lightest day of the week, averaging 24 minutes.
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on a busy day?
Across the 74,431 wait readings behind this page, the longest posted wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was 145 minutes and the average was 36 minutes.