The first piece of new track has been laid as construction work continues on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom.

The refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom continues with Jackhammer work and more scaffolding set ...

An air compressor has been set up along the rockwork of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and more scaffolding has been added as ...

As the more than one-year-long refurbishment progresses, more track has been removed from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in ...

Today marks the final opportunity for guests to experience the iconic Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney’s Magic Kingdom before it closes for a significant, multi-year refurbishment.

We all knew that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was closing soon, but a new notice may have just confirmed rumors about the extent of its closure. From “it’s a small world” to the Twilight ...

Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the brand-new attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, has transformed its respective theme ...

Space Mountain, the roller coaster that launched Walt Disney World into a new era, turns 50 years old this month. The ride, a ...

Sept. 23, 1980: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Magic Kingdom’s second coaster, opened. • April 15, 1983: Space Mountain opened at Tokyo Disneyland. • 1989: New trains with lap bars were ...

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month.

The currently closure and refresh of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad only puts a beautiful spire on top of the grand scheme of this conversation. If we’re going to get serious about its potential ...