7dmt vs thunder mountain

PAW PAW 70

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Haven't road 7dmt yet won't be in WDW till thanksgiving but i really like BTM. Heard people talk about 7dmt just have to wait till November and make up my mind. Grandkids can't wait to ride hope they are not disappointed.
 

DinoInstitute

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I think that in terms of the worth of waiting in line, BTMR supplies a better value, however 7DMT seems to me much better decorated and overall more.."fun". Not to say the other isn't fun, though
 

jpittore1

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BTMR- ride it at night and I feel there is more theming since the various buildings light up and the ride is longer and more of a thrill ride.

The New 7DMT shouldn't be compared to BTMR, the only item they have in common is "train"in their name. I enjoyed the 7DMT when we were there in early June, but it should not be in the same category as BTMR.
 

pug

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I liked them both for their own reasons.

7dmt is cute. If you sit in the back, the swinging does feel pretty neat and adds to the overall experience. The mine scene is adorable.

BTMRR is better in terms of being a minor thrill imo.

Depends on what you're looking for.
That's what I was going to say :)
 

cw1982

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BTMR- ride it at night and I feel there is more theming since the various buildings light up and the ride is longer and more of a thrill ride.

The New 7DMT shouldn't be compared to BTMR, the only item they have in common is "train"in their name. I enjoyed the 7DMT when we were there in early June, but it should not be in the same category as BTMR.

This. I don't see why it needs to be an "either or" kinda thing... they're just not similar enough to compare IMO.

I rode 7DMT and I'll say is it was good for the one time only. For me it was not a do over and over again ride.

I agree with this 100%. About the only way I can see myself riding it again is if I have more than one day planned at the MK on a future trip and have already booked FP's for my favorites. Of course, by the time I get to go back, 7dmt may not have the long wait times it has now, as the newness will have worn off long ago by that point (I'm thinking it'll probably be at least five years before we get to go back).
 

WDWoptmist

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They really arent all that comparable but if I can only go on one (in a few years when 7dmt isn't brand spanking new) I'm going on BTMR
 

HRHPrincessAriel

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BTMR- ride it at night and I feel there is more theming since the various buildings light up and the ride is longer and more of a thrill ride.

The New 7DMT shouldn't be compared to BTMR, the only item they have in common is "train"in their name. I enjoyed the 7DMT when we were there in early June, but it should not be in the same category as BTMR.
+1
 

HatboxGhost

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BTMR- ride it at night and I feel there is more theming since the various buildings light up and the ride is longer and more of a thrill ride.
After riding BTMR with my wife in 2009, 2011, and 2012, we FINALLY decided that in 2013 we would try it at night and we loved it. Love seeing the people in the windows and the overall feel to it.
 

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