A few days after Disney announced the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening timeframe, our reporter spotted that most of the scaffolding had been removed around the attraction.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Scaffolding Removed
Since our last update, it now appears that all of the scaffolding visible to the public from the walkway has been removed.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been testing for a few weeks. The entire coaster track was replaced and the trains were refurbished so extensive testing without riders is required to ensure the ride is safe.
After the construction walls had been moved forward last week, they have not been relocated since. The walls previously ended at the exit queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and ran closer to the former Rivers of America.
They still completely block the ride’s main entrance and jut out towards the Frontierland train station.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to reopen in the spring of 2026. It will have an updated opening scene. Watch our full ride POV from before Big Thunder closed:
For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.