Disneyland Restores Big Thunder Mountain’s Signature Waterfall After Refurbishment
Social posts from recent riders confirm the feature’s return following a brief switch to misters.
Overview
- The coaster reopened earlier this month with the waterfall off and temporary misters in its place, prompting online complaints.
- Guests posted fresh on-ride proof that the waterfall is running again, including a photo shared by Reddit user Travel_Glad.
- Fans welcomed the change back, citing the scene’s importance to the attraction’s ambiance and legacy dating to its 1979 debut.
- The Anaheim update arrives as Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain remains closed for a lengthy refurbishment targeting a 2026 reopening.
- Disney has previewed notable show-scene updates for the Florida version in concept art, including changes to the first cavern and the final drop.