Thunder Mountain to close this September and will remain closed through most of 2013

[Figments Friend]

Wow...February..?
I do hope that all the new safety features and/or railings that now have to be added do not mess with the original look and feel of the attraction.

Perhaps to appease the fans, Disney will have to remove the model on display at the Disneyland Hotel and replace it instead with...Tony Baxter himself.
Hey, he is 'retired' now....he has the time..!


All joking aside, it will be interesting to see how BTMR turns out after all of the extensive work.

 

[Californian Elitist]

The Frontierland walkway from Fantasyland has opened back up with newly themed pavement:

More details popping up in Rainbow Ridge:

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.c...ited-Update-Photos/www.datelinedisneyland.com

 

[Figments Friend]

The new pavement reminds me a lot of the themed paving in *Asia* at Animal Kingdom....right down to the *wagon tracks*.

Nice addition to the area. Man i wish this was open already !

 

[thomas998]

Mansion should be open around that time.

The Disneyland Resort, unlike WDW isn't reluctant to close down multiple rides for refurbishments at once, especially if the refurb is greatly needed (I don't think a refurb for Thunder is needed but I don't care). It can suck sometimes but the good thing is there are plenty of other great attractions that will be open! Plus, it gives you an excuse to come back.

I would say the fact that WDW staggers their refurbs out more is a sign that they have better management. Waiting until something can't wait and then doing it isn't a good thing.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I would say the fact that WDW staggers their refurbs out more is a sign that they have better management. Waiting until something can't wait and then doing it isn't a good thing.

I wouldn't say that, but okay.

 

[Californian Elitist]

How old is that post, anyway?

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Anyone have any updated pics or info about the update? Curious to know what is going on.

 

[Marc Gil]

Anyone have any updated pics or info about the update? Curious to know what is going on.

I second this! I was so upset when I couldn't ride BTMRR when I was up there in August.

 

[Travel Junkie]

Anyone have any updated pics or info about the update? Curious to know what is going on.

The goat is back. It had been missing since the refurb started.

and they are testing



that's about all that can be seen right now.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

I would say the fact that WDW staggers their refurbs out more is a sign that they have better management. Waiting until something can't wait and then doing it isn't a good thing.

Wait, you do know that's how every WDW refurb gets scheduled right? They wait until the last possible minute when all the effects are broken or safety is an issue, like the Space Mountain refurb in 2009, or the Splash Mountain refurb last year. I wonder when they'll decide having a dilapidated Pirates ride is no longer acceptable and schedule it a refurb?

 

[Californian Elitist]

Like Virtual said, they're test cycling at this point. It's scheduled to open back up in February.

 

[IndianaJones]

Wait, you do know that's how every WDW refurb gets scheduled right? They wait until the last possible minute when all the effects are broken or safety is an issue, like the Space Mountain refurb in 2009, or the Splash Mountain refurb last year. I wonder when they'll decide having a dilapidated Pirates ride is no longer acceptable and schedule it a refurb?

But my vacation would be ruined...

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

But my vacation would be ruined...

LOL! Right?! You know what ruins my vacation? Rides that don't work.

 

[IndianaJones]

LOL! Right?! You know what ruins my vacation? Rides that don't work.

I'm pretty sure the magic bands are going to fix everything. That night just be the mental reconditioning though..

Seriously though, I don't understand why preventative maintenance isn't a thing at WDW. Wait yeah I do, makes too much sense

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Thanks for the new information and pictures. I missed riding it in June.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Thunder Mountain has officially been closed for an entire year.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Still testing...

http://micechat.com/53681-disneyland-new-years-eve/

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Thunder Mountain has officially been closed for an entire year.

I'm so excited to ride it with the new loop!!!!

 

[Californian Elitist]

I'm so excited to ride it with the new loop!!!!

Ditto, as well as the 50 foot drop!

 

[Figments Friend]

I hope it will be open when i come back in May!