Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be undergoing an extensive refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom throughout all of 2025.
What’s Happening:
- Walt Disney World has revealed that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will temporarily close for refurbishment on January 6th, 2025.
- The attraction will be closed for the entire year, and is planned to reopen in 2026 with “a little bit of new magic.”
- Just what this new magic will be remains to be seen, nor specifically what will be taking place during the refurbishment.
- Over a decade ago in 2013, the Disneyland version of the ride was closed for a similar year-long refurbishment that saw the track replaced and a new finale scene installed.
- It’s possible, although far from confirmed, that we could be seeing something similar happening with the Walt Disney World version.
- Of course, this closure also comes as the park is preparing for its “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion.
- Additionally, we’ve learned that the Jungle Cruise will be reopening from its current refurbishment this Wednesday, October 16th.
- Just in time for the holiday season, the popular Jingle Cruise overlay will return on November 2nd.
More Walt Disney World News:
- Some current DinoLand U.S.A. attractions will close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in January as construction begins on the new Tropical Americas area.
- At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a permit has been filed for a new marquee that will be installed ahead of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’s debut… in Summer 2025 (originally set for this Fall).
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