When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad finally reopened its gates on May 3, 2026, after a grueling 16 month refurbishment, fans flocked to Frontierland to see the Motherlode finale and the new track work. But for the first seven days, the real attraction wasnt the dynamite chewing goat or the shimmering minerals—it was the view. As the mine trains crested the second lift hill, guests were treated to...
