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Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Get an Overhaul
On January 7th, Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain is set to close for the better part of the year as it gets a new paint job, tracks and vehicles.
This is the third major refurb of a ride at Disneyland in as many years. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been open in the Frontierland section since 1979. The ride is themed as a runaway train that speeds through the Old West and is a park favorite.
The overhaul does include new vehicles similar to what Disneyland did with Matterhorn‘s Bobsleds earlier this year. The new vehicles have received mixed review that the seats are cramped and provide little support or cushion.
A spokeswoman for the park said Big Thunder Mountain will get new trains, but they will probably resemble the existing trains, with no major changes to the seats.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad To Get New Interactive Queue And Expanded Storyline
“Hang onto your hats and glasses, folks, cause this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness!” Exciting news from the Magic Kingdom as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is going to be getting an updated story line and queue!
The Disney Parks Blog has reported the enhanced backstory which has introduced Barnabas T. Bullion, a gold magnate who ruled the Big Thunder Mining Company.
The back story tells the tale of Barnabus, the founder and president of the Big Thunder Mining Company. He is obsessed with mining gold but it having a tough go of it at Big Thunder Mountain, which superstitious locals say is protecting its gold by cursing those who try to take it. Because of this the mine is plagued with disasters including runaway trains.
Portraits of Barnabas as well as Big Thunder Mountain will be displayed in the queue along with other interactive elements that have been teased by the Disney Parks Blog “to be a blast.”
Disney has found great success in developing interactive queues for its parks. In Walt Disney World new interactive queues have been met with rave reviews at Winnie the Pooh, Space Mountain as well as EPCOT’s Soarin‘ and a soon to be redone queue in Test Track.
What do you think the Imagineers have in store for the Big Thunder Mountain queue? What would you like to see? Let us know!
Speaking of waiting in line, while I am waiting in line I like to kill some time playing partycasino.com using the all new Disney Wi-Fi available in all of the parks!
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The Magic Kingdom – Why It’s Worth Waking Up Early For
Many people like to relax, take it easy, and sleep in on vacation. I am all for relaxation, but when I am vacationing at Walt Disney World, I personally prefer to get up early and make the most of my days at the Parks. My favorite Park by far is the Magic Kingdom, and I think in part because it’s a very accommodating Park for those of us who like to get an early start to our day!
So why should you wake up early for the Magic Kingdom? Well, here are the top 5 reasons:
Rope Drop – Every morning before the Park opens, guests are greeted by the Mayor and citizens of Main Street, and even some characters too – including Mickey himself! It’s a nice little presentation that is entertaining and a magical way to start your day at WDW
Photo ops – This is one of the BEST times to get unobstructed photos of Cinderella’s Castle and other Main Street photos too! Utilizing the Photopass at this early time is easy – no wait and great group photos (without other people’s heads in them!). Other spots like the Walt and Mickey and Roy and Minnie statues are usually pretty vacant at this time, so get your photos in of these iconic statues at this time too. Photos are one of the best trip souvenirs, and any chance to get good ones is worth taking!
Top Five Best Uses of Fastpass
Fastpasses are available at many attractions at Disney World, but how do you determine which ones will be the most useful or which ones to grab early on and which ones can wait til later in the day? Lucky for you I am here to give you my opinion on the top five best ways to use your fastpasses!
Here is a brief rundown of the fastpass system: Fastpass is a free perk offered to all park guests. When you arrive at a fastpass attraction simply head to the distribution area, insert you park pass into the machine and a fastpass will be printed. The fastpass return time will be clearly displayed so check this out before inserting your park pass to ensure you are able to return. The fastpass you receive will show the time you may return to ride the attraction with little wait. The return window, which is an hour, on your fastpass is enforced so come back on time. You may only get one fastpass per each park pass at a time. Printed on your fastpass ticket will also be the time you can get another fastpass. When you return to ride you may enter through the fastpass return lane.
Here is my list of attractions that you should get a fastpass for as soon as possible! These rides often have quick building lines and often run out of fastpasses by mid day.
1. Toy Story Midway Mania. This attraction is located in Hollywood Studios and it is one of the most sought after rides in the entire park. If your party intends to incorporate Toy Story into your day without waiting 90 or more minutes, get a fastpass right away!
