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Big Thunder Mountain Drew Huge Crowds for Reopening Before Fire Shut Attraction Down

May 6, 2026 ·

Cham Lee

A Look at the Very Crowded Area of Frontierland outside Big THunder Mountain Railroad with shoulder-shoulder space

Crowds at Frontierland Re-opening Day of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - YouTube Attractions Magazine

Large crowds gathered at Magic Kingdom as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened May 3 following an extended refurbishment. Guests flooded Magic Kingdom's Frontierland to see the new scene and experience the ride's changes.

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Author: Cham Lee

Cham Lee is an educator and researcher who enjoys travel across the United States. Mrs. Lee is avid in loom knitting, as well as a purveyor in all things non-coffee at Starbucks. You'll often find her in the great outdoors, Pink Drink in hand, wearing a scarf of her own creation.