Height Requirement Lowered for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World

Howdy pardners! Along with the exciting news that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially reopening May 3 at Magic Kingdom, we also now know even smaller cowpokes can join you on the wildest ride in the wilderness. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Lowers Height Requirement Before its closure in January 2025 for an extensive refurbishment, including new track and ride vehicles, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad required guests to be at least 40´´ tall to ride. The official announcement from Disney Parks Blog includes the new height requirement: With all the improvements made to the attraction, along with a comprehensive review from our safety teams, Big Thunder Mountain will reopen with a lowered height requirement of 38”....