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

[ford91exploder]

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...

But it will probably save 20 bucks in electricity and the price of the refurb - gotta be cost efficient these days

 

[MrHappy]

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'.

did they know this before or after it was already rumored to not be in April?

 

[SplashThunder]

Can someone tell me if they are going to ruin this ride?

 

[KLinder7]

Can someone tell me if they are going to ruin this ride?

Check out DL's version. Don't think they will ruin the attraction unless it never gets another refurbishment again.

 

[AlexFL]

Fastpasses now available for end of April!

 

[docdebbi]

Fastpasses now available for end of April!

Thanks going to get one as soon as I can sneak to a computer

 

[KLinder7]

Fastpasses now available for end of April!

Woohoo. Making changes as we speak!

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks going to get one as soon as I can sneak to a computer

 

[alissafalco]

Fastpasses now available for end of April!

Thank you!! I just booked it.

 

[The_Jobu]

Fastpasses now available for end of April!

Booked. Thank you!

 

[Section106]

I just made FP+ ressies for 4/27! Thanks!

 

[tnemgif]

I just made FP+ ressies for 4/27! Thanks!

Me too! See you there

 

[SplashThunder]

Check out DL's version. Don't think they will ruin the attraction unless it never gets another refurbishment again.

I have seen DL'd new refurb, and it is OK with me. I just don't want them to change the beautiful scenery, or add a big thrill. I love WDW, and living in Alabama, I get to go quite frequently. I love how Disney doesn't have many white knuckle thrills, but it isn't the least bit boring. I would hate to see this ride turn into something like Expedition Everest with a Western theme.

 

[AlexFL]

Me too! See you there

I changed my Peter Pan to BTM for 04/28

 

[Rob562]

I have seen DL'd new refurb, and it is OK with me. I just don't want them to change the beautiful scenery, or add a big thrill. I love WDW, and living in Alabama, I get to go quite frequently. I love how Disney doesn't have many white knuckle thrills, but it isn't the least bit boring. I would hate to see this ride turn into something like Expedition Everest with a Western theme.

They'd have to tear the entire ride down in order to do what you're concerned about... There isn't a way to increase the "thrill" of the ride within the limitations of the current structure. Scenery and effects are all that they can update.

-Rob

 

[Tinkerbella16]

But soarin, the new frozen ride, all the AK stuff, Toy Story midway mania third track, new castle show and the new star wars fireworks will all be open ... Really makes more sense that way

That was my silver lining! I was bummed at first, as we are going in September.. but it makes more sense to push it back to the slower months, and we have other attractions that aren't open now, but will be when we go.

 

[glendroid]

Just booked for April 6.

 

[SplashThunder]

They'd have to tear the entire ride down in order to do what you're concerned about... There isn't a way to increase the "thrill" of the ride within the limitations of the current structure. Scenery and effects are all that they can update.

-Rob

I just hope they don't change the Western feel.

 

[Imagineerwannabe]

Is it time to change the refurb list on the page yet as its still listed as April to July closure?

 

[alissafalco]

Guess my wish on a lucky star worked! Got my FP+ to ride my favorite attraction on 4/24, 4/26, 4/29, and 5/3!

I'll be happier than this guy to be on the Mountain!

See you there!!