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Disneyland Shuts Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for Open-Ended Refurbishment

It remains unclear whether Anaheim’s project will mirror the broader overhaul underway on the Magic Kingdom version.

Overview

  • The Frontierland coaster closed on September 2, 2025 with no publicly announced reopening date.
  • Disneyland’s official calendar shows the attraction unavailable for weeks ahead, including at least into mid-October.
  • The timing coincides with the ride’s 46th anniversary of its 1979 debut at Disneyland Park.
  • Access to the Rainbow Ridge scenes is paused, and Disneyland has not detailed any planned changes to that area.
  • Walt Disney World’s counterpart has been down since January for a year-long project with near-total track replacement, repainted sets, and promised “new magic,” with reopening targeted for early 2026.