MK Big Thunder Mountain to receive full retrack

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Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed​

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed

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More photos at

Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment - January 20 2025

Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment - January 20 2025

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[Nobody nobody]

Looks so bizarre to see big thunder torn up like this.

 

[wdwmagic]

They also now have color coded tags for demo and preserve!

New

Original

 

[EagleScout610]

Green - Save

Red - Demolition

 

[JD80]

You can demo that lantern into my truck.

 

[John park hopper]

Why was all the track removed was it unsafe?

 

[mergatroid]

Why was all the track removed was it unsafe?

I don't know how much, if any was technically 'unsafe'. However I would guess it's somebody using common sense? I mean if only 60% of the track was replaced then that would mean at some stage in the future that 40% would need replacing long before the newer 60%. That in turn would mean another track refurb shutting the attraction again completely for a long period.

Whilst saving money short term, this approach would cost more long term. Probably similar to when Universal replaced all of the Hulk track.

 

[JoeCamel]

Why was all the track removed was it unsafe?

It's old

 

[ToTBellHop]

Why was all the track removed was it unsafe?

Track replacement projects typically occur before a coaster is unsafe. Old tracks are uncomfortable for the guest and increase maintenance costs due to wear and tear. Eventually, it’s more cost-effective to replace everything.

 

[DCBaker]

Photos from today:

 

[mikeymouse]

Green - Save

Red - Demolition

I was thinking its backwards. ?

 

[vikescaper]

Photos from today:

Our dear friend, Ladder, is very busy in these photos!

 

[splah]

it's amazing how completely the track was its own independent system from all the theming. i knew it was but to see it plucked out of the trestles is fascinating

 

[larryz]

What would happen if hole met ladder?

They would be forced to enter a 12-step program.

 

[larryz]

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed​

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul: Majority of Track Now Removed

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More photos at

Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment - January 20 2025

Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment - January 20 2025

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BTMRR becoming a trackless coaster -- confirmed!!!!

 

[Tha Realest]

They would be forced to enter a 12-step program.

It’s criminal this doesn’t have a few dozen likes.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It’s criminal this doesn’t have a few dozen likes.

Ladder jokes are so played out that they've just rung all the fun out if it.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

What would happen if hole met ladder?

The only natural enemy of the hole is the pile.

 

[larryz]

It’s criminal this doesn’t have a few dozen likes.

At least one dozen...

 

[harrisonm]

FIRST LOOK: First New Track Piece Installed for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Track Replacement Project

Walt Disney World has installed the first new piece of roller coaster track during the lengthy Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment

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