Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Overhaul Preparations Continue as Another Permit is Filed

Dec 04, 2024 in "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"

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Posted: Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:47pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has filed a new permit for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as preparations continue for the extensive refurbishment project starting in early 2025.

The permit, filed today, is assigned to long-time Disney Imagineering partner Elite AV Systems Inc. and expires on December 3, 2025.

Elite AV Systems Inc. has a history of working on recent Disney projects, focusing on technical and electrical components.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to close on January 6, 2025, for what Disney has described as its most extensive refurbishment to date. Previous permits for the project included work with Coastal Steel Inc. for general construction and DPR Construction for complex structural updates. The DPR Construction permit is valid through March 13, 2026.

Disney has previously said it plans to reopen Big Thunder Mountain in 2026, promising the ride will return with "a little bit of new magic."

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JoeCamel4 days ago

Not that hard, just install the outer section then roll/winch each section to extend the track until you get to the other side. Same way they pulled it out

Raineman4 days ago

The other side of that board has a three letter word that is attached to "hole", along with a pic of Bob Iger.

TiggerDad4 days ago

It will probably take a little longer for that process than removal. ;)

Mr. Sullivan5 days ago

I can't even begin to imagine how frustrating it's gonna be to re-lay down track inside the existing mountain structure. Just thinking about it is irritating me and I don't even have to do it.

JoeCamel5 days ago

Deep subject

MisterPenguin5 days ago

What would happen if hole met ladder?

JoeCamel5 days ago

Don't make me start a hole thread.. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54260679293_0c50858d70_k.jpg

MerlinTheGoat5 days ago

Dang, guess we just figured out which Disney movie IP this is being changed to...

MisterPenguin5 days ago

gerarar5 days ago

All (visible) roller coaster track has been removed, apparently. Source and more:

FigmentFan827 days ago

ToTBellHop7 days ago

He employs only top men so we are good.

mikeymouse7 days ago

Man, what a project! Hoping that all the kings horses and all the kings men can put Big Thundy Mounty back together again!

JoeCamel8 days ago

Looks like they are rebuilding at least some of the footers