The (un)official reopening date is now April 1, but I'm having doubts about it being able to reopen by that time. Granted, it's a long way off, but it'll be here before we know it. Anyway, here's one reason why the reopening keeps getting pushed back, according to Screamscape:
Is Big Thunder Mountain cursed? Some might think so after seeing how many delays have kept Big Thunder from re-opening, but there is a more logical explanation. While I’m sure there are many little nagging items that are contributing to the delay, one reader managed to get some candid information from a park supervisor about one of the major issues.
According to what they were told the latest delays were caused due to software problems with the ride’s control systems, sensors are apparently detecting ‘ghost’ trains and causing the trim brakes to stop or slow down trains too much in mid-ride, and apparently they’ve even had a couple of trains valley during testing so far. Obviously these issues need to be worked out, but they also indicated that there was a plan to have an Annual Passmember preview event for Big Thunder’s re-launch… but I’m guessing if they do, it may depend on timing of when the ride is ready ahead of the busy Spring Break and Summer seasons.
Now, I have no idea what the future holds at this point, and like I said, March 31-April 1 is still a bit of a way's off, but after reading the message, I'm not sure if the software problems in question will be able to be fixed in time. Granted, I do want them to be safe, but this is starting to get ridiculous. I'm worried that they won't even be able to make the upcoming summer season.
It's okay on my end. I wouldn't be heartbroken if I had to cancel/postpone. I feel for others who are more committed/emotionally invested than me.
