Big Thunder Mountain Review, Disney's Mine Train Roller Coaster | Wildest Ride in the Wilderness
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Big Thunder Mountain is the mine train roller coaster at four different Disney parks across the globe. The original version opened at Disneyland in California. Near clones opened at Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland. Then the best version opened at Disneyland Paris. This review will cover the similarities and differences of all 4 versions.
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Big Thunder Mountain California Brakes (Dland SMK)- • Static Camera, Big Thu...
Big Thunder Mountain California POV (Coaster Thrills)- • Big Thunder Mountain R...
Big Thunder Mountain Paris Off-Ride (Theme Park Worldwide)- • Big Thunder Mountain -...
Big Thunder Mountain Paris POV (JohnYChen)- • Big Thunder Mountain R...
Big Thunder Mountain Tokyo (thisNatasha)- • Tokyo Disneyland Part ...
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These models inspired me to create a scale model spinning coaster with caves, waterfalls, geysers & animals. I would love to see WDW adding a train via that side track. While tons pf parks had their mine trains by then, Disney "Got it RIGHT!" by waiting + making it an experience! They did the new effects on the Disneyland version after I'd ridden it. I can't wait to ride that version.
Very cool!
I love this ride. The visuals and theming are so great. It is also a ride that has broad appeal because the front row is like a large scale kiddie coaster but the back row is legitimately thrilling. I totally agree that this is the best mine train, though I have yet to ride Colorado Adventure so I guess I'll see at some point.
I've ridden Colorado Adventure. That ride is great, but the Paris one still beats it.
I only did the Paris version, but it's a ton of fun. While not an intense ride, it packs in so much and had me in so much joy all the way through, plus the finale in the dark was incredible.
Absolutely amazing ride
The pinnacle of mine trains.
The laterals and janky airtime with the buzzbar are incredible. This is my third favorite coaster at Disney behind Guardians and Everest, but I don't think there's many family coasters better
It's a fantastic family coaster.
Canobie Coaster would say:
California's is a mirrored image relative to the other 3 versions, but the elements are nearly identical. This one is also the smoothest installation. While it is the oldest version, it was closed for a yearlong refurbishment from 2013 to 2014 to receive all new track and trains from Dynamic Systems. The other versions all run with their original track. I think the Tokyo and Paris ones are both very smooth after decades of operation, but the Florida one...
A) is quite rough.
B) has a shimmy at points, but it's mostly smooth.
B
Oddly, the Paris one is the only one without the bones at the end. I use to be obsessed with those bones when I was younger and I watched these POV’s religiously so it’s something I was able to point out.
Interesting.
Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re in a Disney Parks commercial? Well, then I strongly recommend riding at night during the fireworks. SO COOL.
That is a magical feeling.
I love the Disney world one! The laterals are actually crazy especially when you ride alone, like it’ll have you holding on tightly (I rode both in front and back and it’s WAY crazier in the back)
It really does make the laterals crazier.
Canobie Coaster would say:
California's is a mirrored image relative to the other 3 versions, but the elements are nearly identical. This one is also the smoothest installation. While it is the oldest version, it was closed for a yearlong refurbishment from 2013 to 2014 to receive all new track and trains from Dynamic Systems. The other versions all run with their original track. I think the Tokyo and Paris ones are both very smooth after decades of operation, but the Florida one does have a shimmy at points. The final wholistic difference for me is that Tokyo's had no airtime for me. The dips and drops on that one are more gradual, so they lack the pops of airtime on the other 3. So when I mention the airtime in this review...
A) it's not available on the California version.
B) it's not available on the Florida version.
C) it's not available on the Tokyo version.
D) it's not available on the Paris version.
C
Big Thunder is a Disney classic for sure. I've only ridden the Florida version but I've been on it many times over the years. I love the placement of the station underground as it really enhances the theme. The trick track on the last lift hill always weirded me out as a kid seeing the front locomotive tipping side to side slowly haha. Great review! These rides have definitely stood the test of time.
That lift effect is a weird one.
Rode the CA version, second to last car. I expected a more dynamic ride then I got. What's impressing is how they dulled the ride like they did.
Which one did you ride first?
The Disneyland version’s little town at the end is from Rainbow Ridge. These facades are preserved from the original attraction in this location, Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland.
Ah that makes sense. I knew they paid homage to the attraction before.
I operate this ride at WDW! It's got so many fun quirks and as someone who has operated Apollo's Chariot and Alpengeist the amount of modern conveniences this ride has is sorta interesting. Also 5 train ops is so fun.
Very cool!
I've only had 1 ride in total, and it was on the one at Disneyland, a month before I met you. I was thoroughly impressed with the visuals and that it actually had some forces as well. I was 12 when I last went to Disney World, and I was too scared to ride it after Space Mountain freaked me out.
This is the perfect mine train.
I agree that the version in Paris is the best BTM, but these coasters don't hold a candle to Colorado Adventure, as mine train coasters go. That is the best mine train in the world in my opinion.
I prefer Paris's over Colorado Adventure for sure.
Neat. These rides look like fun and also have great theming.
They do.
The Disneyland Paris app doesn’t say Big Thunder has a Single rider line
Did they remove it? I've seen it on past trips.
Clone Ideal is Paris Version Of Big Thunder Mountain It Will Be Cool For Any Theme Park
It's the best Big Thunder.
As beloved as this ride is, I think it might actually be underrated. I've only ridden the Orlando one. I prefer it to Space Mountain just because the theming is so Disney-perfect, and it's also actually got some intensity to it. The one thing I'd ask for is individually ratcheting lap bars--the shared lap bars mean littler kids generally get a scarier ride than they may have bargained for if they're sitting with someone bigger (this is my daughter's chief complaint about BTMR; she wanted to be more stapled than she got).
This ride is my wife and daughter's benchmark for the absolute top of their zone of thrill tolerance. If a roller coaster is more intense than Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, they're not getting on it.
I think it gets overshadowed by some of Disney's other rides, but it's still great.
Surprised you didn’t mention how deafeningly loud the first lift is lol.
True, it is very loud!
Paris does have the trick track on the final lift and should have the smoke as well.
Thanks, I forgot it had the trick track too. Smoke effect was down for me sadly. I've had that issue in Cali too.
@@CanobieCoaster they added smoke a while back, and I visit pretty often, it never worked when I rode it.
Would you like to ride all Big Thunder Mountain coasters again?
And what do you think about el Diablo at Port Aventura, another mine train coaster?
I'd ride any Big Thunder Mountain again.
Hot take but this was one of my favorite rides when I went to wdw. I seriously thought it was super super fun and even as a thrill seeker. I had a blast
It's a great ride.
It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on Big Thunder Mountain vs Big Grizzly Mountain if you ever make it out to Hong Kong
I hope to ride Big Grizzly Mountain one day.
What do you think about the Tokyo Disneyland version?
Weakest of the bunch, but still fun.
Are all 4 Big Thunder Mountain versions at castle parks?
Yes
The Florida train is the best
Paris is my favorite.
And the Disneyland Paris version?
Best version.
i have ridden this.
Nice!
I don't get the popularity for it, it does hardly anything for me, no laterals or airtime or anything. Now yes it's a family Disney coaster and it's meant to be smooth and mild and have tons if theming and I get it, but there are seriously several family coasters I prefer at normal parks, it can't just be all theming. This ride honestly might as well be a dark ride.
Which ones have you been on?
@@CanobieCoaster The one at Magic Kingdom in Flordia.
Why is Paris the best Big Thunder Mountain for you?
Length and the extended tunnels to and from the island.
Paris is incredible. But that's the opinion of a 10 year old. We rode so many times, even vs SP Mission 2.
I prefer Hyperspace Mountain myself.