Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closing for major refurbishment August to November 2016

[KLinder7]

I see people on other message boards saying they don't believe it yet because they haven't seen any type of "official" announcement from Disney -- because to some people, even though Disney changed the attractions calendar, if they didn't make an announcement through a blog or whatever, then maybe the calendar is wrong (wouldn't be the first time...and we all know Disney's website isn't exactly the "go to" for accurate information). Also, people who have the ability to make FP's for the original refurb dates still aren't seeing availability for BTMRR, so they aren't believing that the dates have changed. Personally, I've read posts from enough reliable sources on certain message boards that I believe the refurbishment dates have changed and the FP thing will work itself out in the next few days. Some people still need to see something directly from Disney.

I see people on other message boards saying they don't believe it yet because they haven't seen any type of "official" announcement from Disney -- because to some people, even though Disney changed the attractions calendar, if they didn't make an announcement through a blog or whatever, then maybe the calendar is wrong (wouldn't be the first time...and we all know Disney's website isn't exactly the "go to" for accurate information). Also, people who have the ability to make FP's for the original refurb dates still aren't seeing availability for BTMRR, so they aren't believing that the dates have changed. Personally, I've read posts from enough reliable sources on certain message boards that I believe the refurbishment dates have changed and the FP thing will work itself out in the next few days. Some people still need to see something directly from Disney.

I only believe it when it's on WDWMagic's main page.

 

[Imagineerwannabe]

I only believe it when it's on WDWMagic's main page.

Isn't that what a lot of other blogs, news organisations and forums also rely on?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Isn't that what a lot of other blogs, news organisations and forums also rely on?

I think it's where Bob Iger gets his Disney Parks news.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

They seem to have moved it back to replace the "it's a small world" refurb that was due to reopen 16th September 2016.

sounds like the IASW refurbishment was cancelled or something

 

[ToTBellHop]

sounds like the IASW refurbishment was cancelled or something

Who needs flying carpets that actually fly, anyway. Let alone that HIGH-TECH spinning sun effect that's been broken for years. It's really complicated to get a circle of plywood to spin...

 

[FigmentJedi]

Who needs flying carpets that actually fly, anyway. Let alone that HIGH-TECH spinning sun effect that's been broken for years. It's really complicated to get a circle of plywood to spin...

Yeah, small turntables are such advanced technologies. Footlight Parade at the Great Movie Ride hasn't been moving for over 23 years because fixing a motor would cost as much as ten Next Gens!

 

[Andrew C]

Yeah, small turntables are such advanced technologies. Footlight Parade at the Great Movie Ride hasn't been moving for over 23 years because fixing a motor would cost as much as ten Next Gens!

Didn't it stop working in like its first year of operation?

 

[lnsemsf]

The refurb was removed from the travel agent calendar last Wednesday, so that part I can confirm. If I wasn't on vacation I'd have mentioned it then. I pay little attention when I'm not stuck in front of a computer and bored all day. Lol

 

[twilight mitsuk]

The refurb was removed from the travel agent calendar last Wednesday, so that part I can confirm. If I wasn't on vacation I'd have mentioned it then. I pay little attention when I'm not stuck in front of a computer and bored all day. Lol

IASW or big thunder?

 

[lnsemsf]

BTM was removed. IASW has never been re-added after the accidental leak of all 2016 refurbs last summer.

 

[alissafalco]

BTM was removed. IASW has never been re-added after the accidental leak of all 2016 refurbs last summer.

Thank you!!!!!!

 

[alissafalco]

Its still not listed as a FP option yet.

 

[Haymarket2008]

I know how some people react to Jim Hill, but on his most recent Magic Kingdom podcast he mentioned that Big Thunder may not get the refurb due to the budget cuts.

 

[dreamscometrue]

I know how some people react to Jim Hill, but on his most recent Magic Kingdom podcast he mentioned that Big Thunder may not get the refurb due to the budget cuts.

Perhaps, but some reliable people on here confirmed a three and a half month refurb still happening; just moved later. Of course that could change, but I won't get upset at this point about JH speculation and 'what ifs'.

 

[Rteetz]

Perhaps, but some reliable people on here confirmed a three and a half month refurb still happening; just moved later. Of course that could change, but I won't get upset at this point about JH speculation and 'what ifs'.

Touring plans and WDWinfo have moved the refurb to August through November.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

Thank you!!!!!!

looks like no IASW refurb

 

[RSoxNo1]

sounds like the IASW refurbishment was cancelled or something

IASW was in rough shape last month.

 

[ToTBellHop]

IASW was in rough shape last month.

Doll morale has never been lower. The leprechauns are refusing to dance.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Doll morale has never been lower. The leprechauns are refusing to dance.

The magic carpets and clown in the hot air balloon are also on strike.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

just nail'em to the the floor as upkeep