The Runaway Trains of Big Thunder Mountain | HISTORY
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- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has a more complex history than you might think! The area it sits on has had other Disneyland attractions dating back to opening day in 1955, and those attractions have influenced the look of the rollercoaster ride and its scenery. From the stagecoaches and pack mules to the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train and Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland, all the way to the mountain of the present day. This is the full history of Big Thunder Mountain!
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The part where the coaster train is coming back, right before it turns at the end , I swear it mimics the original mine train when it exits the tunnel. I noticed that a few years back when I was eating at the Mexican restaurant . It reminded me of that from when I was a kid, and we would eat at the same spot (but different restaurant) right before we would go on the mine ride. I wonder if Disney did that on purpose.
Perfect timing. Just got back from the hospital after my wife’s surgery. Time to decompress and watch another another awesome video. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these together.
My sister and I loved riding the mules through the desert. The stagecoach and train were cool, those "falling rocks" were scary when you were a kid. Frontierland was our favorite place, as was Main Street.
I have many things to say about this vid. 1st I've met w/ Tony @ several IAAPA Expos. A very modest and charming man. 2nd I've paid homage to this ride in a scale working model I made with working waterfalls, mountain, and "geyser" effects(my 13th model btw). 3rd Is a "must" ride for me @ both US parks. Bucket list Hong Kong. 4th Tony is classy & I think started the "nods" to past attractions. 5th while I like concept of Western River, I feel it would have suffered fate that befell "all" Pirates in not being PC. Westerns were on the way out in the 70's & Roy was the last "cheerleader " for the attraction. Budget also had a hand in it. The entire area would have cost $60 million US in 1971. It was to be pushed back to 1976 for WDW 5th birthday. But, OPEC 1973 crisis canceled a lot of projects including hotels.
I like slow and interesting rides, more so than roller-coaster rides.
First roller coaster I ever rode!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad truly is the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness, and it's always something to enjoy riding at Disneyland.
My favorite ride!
My favorite ride!! Though I wonder why Magic Kingdom’s version is the only one to not have a splashdown despite the track getting super close to the water in the flood scene.
It’s certainly my favourite ride. I love the re-use of the older buildings and props too.
I couldn't agree more that its one of the best attractions at DL.
One thing that strikes me from the flyover shots is just how much the growth of trees and vegetation over years does to add character and mystery to areas of the park. It looks as though while on the Mark Twain that one could see straight across Tom Sawyer Island. That area being as forested as it is now makes the ride experience so much more interesting.
One of the biggest secret ingredients to Disney’s rides that other theme parks have completely failed to comprehend is that each ride is a world onto itself. When you are on Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Pirates, Haunted Mansion, etc. you can’t see any of the other rides in the theme park. For example, in Big Thunder Mountain, all you see is the ride and the surrounding rocks and mountains. Only in one part can you get a glimpse of the river’s of America but other than that, each ride is closed off from the world around it giving you total immersion. The only exception I’ve seen is Matterhorn.
Regular size pack mules are my favorite.
Been going to Disneyland since the late 70’s as a toddler. I remember riding this in the early 80’s and loving it. And to this day, it’s is the very first ride I get on when I arrive to the park. Last rode 2 weeks ago and still love it.
In my considered opinion, it is the perfect coaster. The scale is so perfect regarding speed vs terrain...it's magical.
This was the first roller coaster I ever rode. I recall being terrified and not really wanting to go on it. But my dad insisted. Im thankful its one of my favorite rides and it set me on a lifelong love of roller coaster style thrill rides.
Big thunder is a very unassuming attraction to me. Pretty uncomplicated until you start to ask why any of the elements are there? And then you peel back layers of history and forgotten attractions which reveals the true magnanimity of the ride. It's breathtaking.
RIP Big thunder ranch... My fave restaurant experience in the park. Many good memories!
This is what you do best Alex. We really enjoy your voiceover talent and storytelling.