(written by Brett and Mom)
You have to be over 40 inches tall to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the castmembers will check any children close to that height several times. We love this ride because it is a lot of fun and doesn’t have big drops. You mostly experience a lot of g-forces as you go down several sudden small drops then around the curves. You have a lap bar per row, so I always wrap my arm around Kyle (who is a little smaller) because during some of the sudden drops younger kids bounce up an inch or two. By wrapping my arm around him it solves the problem completely. Do remove any hats- I have seen quite a few almost blown away.
Our biggest tip about this ride is to be sure to make use of the Fastpasses. You rarely have to wait more than an hour after picking up your Fastpass and in that time you can go ride another ride. Fastpasses are distributed throughout the day unlike Space Mountain. When you are about to enter the queue line to use your Fastpass- get another set of fastpasses. You can do this as soon as you are 1 minute in to your return time window. You’ll be able to get two rides in a very short time no matter how long the queue line is.
We highly recommend sitting in row 15 (or close to it), because the ride is more fun that way. Sitting too close to the front of the train, makes for a much less thrilling ride in our opinion. As you crest the hills you are left slowly going over them while the back of the train finishes the climb. You can ask a castmember to seat you at the back of the train, you may have to wait for the next train, but it only adds a couple minutes at the most. Well worth the wait if you ask Brett and Kyle.
On drop number two, be sure to stare at the Billy Goat on the right and look at it as long as you can. You’ll end up really dizzy by the end of the turn and its lots of fun. Take a peek at the video of the ride on the left to watch it from start to finish!
“I like all the drops, and remember to watch your kids!” -Brett.
“I like the pretend earthquake at the end of the ride!” –Kyle
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6 comments:
I like Big Thunder Mountain, but I have to admit that my very favorite ride is still the Jungle Cruise. I really like the funny guys who drive the boats. I think I have ridden that ride every year for the last 30+ years and I still like it. Also, I know it's kind of a slow ride, but I like the train that goes all around the park - especially the Primeval World part with the dinosaurs and lightning. It's good yo go on that one when your feet hurt.
Thank you for your description of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - it's a good ride, too.
Kate
Oh, and I forgot - I want to ride the new submarine ride, too - I remember the old one. It was great!
Kate
Yes, the boys and I actually waited 3 1/2 hours on the very first day the Nemo Submarine Ride opened! Brett and Kyle LOVED the ride.
I like Big Thunder Mountain a lot as well. When I ride I love to sit in row 14... it just has a little more umph to it. Also, with your hands up in the air is totally radical! Thanks for the great tips.
I like Big Thunder Mountain a lot as well. When I ride I love to sit in row 14... it just has a little more umph to it. Also, with your hands up in the air is totally radical! Thanks for the great tips.
You're welcome Lance!
Next time we all have to go together!
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