Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
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Mine Train coaster · Steel · Disney / Arrow
Opened 1979 · Owned by Disney
The 'wildest ride in the wilderness' — a runaway mine train through a hauntingly themed Gold Rush canyon.
- Height
- 44 ft
- Top speed
- 35 mph
- Length
- 2,650 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Opened
- 1979
- Builder
- Disney / Arrow
On-ride video
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Plan your ride
Lines are shortest at park open and in the last hour of the day. Enthusiasts swear by the back row for the biggest airtime.
Good to know
No inversions — intense, but you never go upside down
Mine Train coaster — smooth modern track
Compact layout — 2,650 ft of track
