Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World is closing in January 2025 for a major refurbishment, set to reopen in 2026.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Announced. On the Walt Disney World website, Disney revealed that Big Thunder Mountain will close for a lengthy refurbishment beginning

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride is due to "refurbishment," Disney said in a statement on its website.

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Walt Disney World in Orlando announced the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for a year of renovations starting January 6, 2025.

The “wildest ride in the wilderness" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will close in early January 2025 – and will remain closed for the rest of that year, according to Disney's website.

Disney announced Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for at least a year, confirming previous rumors. The Walt Disney World website states: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will temporarily close for refurbishment on January 6,