MK Big Thunder Mountain to receive full retrack

[Andrew C]

How many centimeters is that?

That's what she said?

 

[Mr. Engagement]

How many centimeters is that?

At least two or three

 

[EricsBiscuit]

From videos of the ride cycling, have they slowed BTMRR down?

 

[Squishy]

I believe the track has been slightly straightened in this shot:

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There was rocking effect built into the track here, and I don't see it in the profiling.

I think this is the true reason behind the height restriction being lowered, the whole track layout looks like it was smoothened out and it won't toss you around as much.

 

[gorillaball]

From videos of the ride cycling, have they slowed BTMRR down?

I speak without having seen any evidence but…
If the lifts are the same height…
And it’s still propelled by gravity…
I can’t imagine it has slowed down.

 

[Mr. Engagement]

I speak without having seen any evidence but…
If the lifts are the same height…
And it’s still propelled by gravity…
I can’t imagine it has slowed down.

Plot twist: the only changes to the ride are the addition of trim breaks at the top and bottom of each hill.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think this is the true reason behind the height restriction being lowered, the whole track layout looks like it was smoothened out and it won't toss you around as much.

I’m not really sure how much that would be possible. The big factor in smoothness is the center of rotation of banking.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I’m not really sure how much that would be possible. The big factor in smoothness is the center of rotation of banking.

It's certainly possible they straightened out the "intentionally rough" sections of track such as the town.

 

[HMF]

I believe the track has been slightly straightened in this shot:

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There was rocking effect built into the track here, and I don't see it in the profiling.

Looking at the Tumbleweed section now is making me think about how odd it will be in a few years when the western themed Big Thunder Mountain attraction will stick out when flanked by an attraction about early twentieth century New Orleans on one side and an area with anthropomorphic cars on the other.

 

[muddyrivers]

It's certainly possible they straightened out the "intentionally rough" sections of track such as the town.

It would be a real shame if they smoothed it out as Tony Baxter just recently said how he hopes they won't remove the "flaws" in the track.

 

[Turtlekrawl]

Looking at the Tumbleweed section now is making me think about how odd it will be in a few years when the western themed Big Thunder Mountain attraction will stick out when flanked by an attraction about early twentieth century New Orleans on one side and an area with anthropomorphic cars on the other.

I’m actually optimistic that the “national park” vistas of piston peak may pair well with Big Thunder. A bit more skeptical on how these will transition to Villains (and HM)

 

[bmr1591]

Looking at the Tumbleweed section now is making me think about how odd it will be in a few years when the western themed Big Thunder Mountain attraction will stick out when flanked by an attraction about early twentieth century New Orleans on one side and an area with anthropomorphic cars on the other.

You shouldn’t be able to see any anthropomorphic cars from Big Thunder.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You shouldn’t be able to see any anthropomorphic cars from Big Thunder.

How about fire-breathing steampunk dragons?

 

[Chip Chipperson]

How about fire-breathing steampunk dragons?

If the historical documentary "Wild Wild West" taught me anything it's that giant mechanical creatures did indeed exist back then.

 

[HMF]

It would be a real shame if they smoothed it out as Tony Baxter just recently said how he hopes they won't remove the "flaws" in the track.

When has WDI historically ever done anything to mess up or even outright destroy (often with glee) a Tony Baxter creation?

 

[muddyrivers]

Zip a Dee Doo Dah...

 

[sandrajmiller]

Has this happened to any Big Thunder before?

Any relation to Beyond Big Thunder?

Smooth ride. Where everything is exactly in synchronization. Like a eagle flying through the air. No perking, perfect roll to takeoff, smooth winds infighting video or 3d of the most beautiful scenes, perhaps a aquaduct landing under a waterfall with a splash and the warmth of the summer breeze through the underwater surf. Smooth

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

It would be a real shame if they smoothed it out as Tony Baxter just recently said how he hopes they won't remove the "flaws" in the track.

So glad we have modern imagineers that can fix both of Tony’s magic kingdom mountains. *Eye roll*

 

[Smiley/OCD]

It would be a real shame if they smoothed it out as Tony Baxter just recently said how he hopes they won't remove the "flaws" in the track.

Poor Tony…the 2 best rides he had a major part in & look… BTMRR & Splash…Tony, if you play golf, hit the links & just ride into the sunset…WE KNOW the phenomenal things you’ve done…

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

Looking at the Tumbleweed section now is making me think about how odd it will be in a few years when the western themed Big Thunder Mountain attraction will stick out when flanked by an attraction about early twentieth century New Orleans on one side and an area with anthropomorphic cars on the other.

Funny how there is no problem for Pirates which takes place in the Caribbean sea during the 1700s and Jungle Cruise which takes place in Asia/Africa in near modern times.

But two rides in the same country around 30 years apart (at most) is somehow a big problem.