Big Thunder Mountain Reopening Day Crowds — Magic Kingdom May 2025

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad drew some of the biggest crowds in Frontierland in recent memory on its reopening day. The standby line hit 130 minutes by 10am, stretching all the way back toward Liberty Square. Here's a look at how the morning unfolded. Photos by WDWMAGIC

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Guests heading towards Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 9am on reopening day
Guests waiting to ride the new Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
130 minute wait time at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The end of line marker with 130 minute wait
Guests queuing throughout Frontierland

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