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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026​

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

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[monothingie]

Curious this drops right after they announce the new Bar at the Grand Floridian.

I guess they need to divert 1 of the 8 total construction workers on property over there for a the next 6 months to build it.

 

[DCBaker]

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026​

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

www.wdwmagic.com

Here's the Notice of Commencement:

4485B CARIBBEAN WY (BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RAILROAD) - DPR Construction - General Construction

 

[Disstevefan1]

Curious this drops right after they announce the new Bar at the Grand Floridian.

I guess they need to divert 1 of the 8 total construction workers on property over there for a the next 6 months to build it.

The agonizingly slow pace WDW does anything it makes you think they do move workers around.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026​

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Update: New Permit Pushes Timeline Further Into 2026

www.wdwmagic.com

Is ANYONE surprised by this? I suspect this will not be the only project delayed for reasons....

 

[Agent H]

Am the only one that thinks it’s funny that after all the speculation that it would open earlier then expected it ended up getting pushed out into spring?

 

[Jrb1979]

Am the only one that thinks it’s funny that after all the speculation that it would open earlier then expected it ended up getting pushed out into spring?

I'm not surprised. It's a normal thing they do. They like to spread costs across multiple quarters

 

[Disstevefan1]

Am the only one that thinks it’s funny that after all the speculation that it would open earlier then expected it ended up getting pushed out into spring?

I think the open early thinking was wishful thinking.

The reality this is WDW, its more likely things will be delayed as standard operating procedure,

 

[jeanericuser001]

My guess is Summer 2026 with early testing in may during memorial day tourism.

 

[Disstevefan1]

My guess is Summer 2026 with early testing in may during memorial day tourism.

My guess is December 2026 (previews only)

 

[Agent H]

I'm not surprised. It's a normal thing they do. They like to spread costs across multiple quarters

I’m not surprised either. Just thought it was funny.

 

[m steve]

Do we have any idea when Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat will be shut down? Together with the shut down of BTMRR (and the shooting gallery!), it looks like there won't be much to do in that area of MK for an extended period of time.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Do we have any idea when Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat will be shut down? Together with the shut down of BTMRR (and the shooting gallery!), it looks like there won't be much to do in that area of MK for an extended period of time.

We can only hope the project gets delayed.

 

[rle4lunch]

overpromise, under deliver...
strike that, reverse it..
Glad next months trip will be the last one to MK for at least the next 2-3 years.

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

overpromise, under deliver...
strike that, reverse it..
Glad next months trip will be the last one to MK for at least the next 2-3 years.

What do you mean overpromise? As far as I know, they never gave us a hard reopening date. A general timeline sure, but those have always fluctuated.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I'm not surprised. It's a normal thing they do. They like to spread costs across multiple quarters

That’s probably not the explanation. A large attraction like BTMRR being closed hurts their bottom line for multiple reasons. Lost capacity, guests might defer visits until it’s back on, and fewer lightning lane sales due to lower capacity are just a few reasons. If they could have this open sooner, I’m sure they would.

 

[Disstevefan1]

What do you mean overpromise?

I think the over promise was this actually being completed in 2026

 

[Gusey]

I think the over promise was this actually being completed in 2026

I'm not sure how an article saying the permits being extended by 1 month (ending in April vs March 2026) translates to you that this is reopening in 2027? You seem to get off on any negativity when it comes to Disney that you make up stuff to spread the negativity

 

[Disstevefan1]

I'm not sure how an article saying the permits being extended by 1 month (ending in April vs March 2026) translates to you that this is reopening in 2027? You seem to get off on any negativity when it comes to Disney that you make up stuff to spread the negativity

I was joking (denoted by the winky emoji ) Going forward, if there a winky, its a joke.

I am looking forward to riding Thunder mountain in 2026 sometime. <---- notice no winky, I expect to ride Thunder mountain in 2026 hope and pray.

Bob Iger thanks for your defending and support <-------- Notice winky means joke

 

[gerarar]

New BTMR maintenence shed/barn supposedly has gone vertical:

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