Don’t Wait Until May 3: Why Big Thunder Mountain Is Poised for a Surprise Opening This Week

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The red rock spires of Frontierland are finally ready to rumble. After a grueling year-long closure that saw the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” dismantled and rebuilt from the track up, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially set to reopen at the Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026.