ATTRACTION GUIDE
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Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain (Disneyland Park): the usually calmest windows, based on 90 days of data.
TL;DR
Over the observed 90 days, Big Thunder Mountain averages around 38 min at 21:00, compared with 65 min at the 12:00 peak. These averages do not guarantee the wait on your visit date.
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Fact sheet
- Attraction type
- Roller coaster
- Minimum height
- 102 cm
- Top speed
- 65 km/h
- Drop height
- 12 m
- Opened
- 1992
Facts from public sources: official Disneyland Paris website, Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
Observation data: 90-day window
01When is the best time to ride Big Thunder Mountain?
Over the observed 90 days, 21:00 has the lowest average wait for Big Thunder Mountain, around 38 min. Check opening hours and the current wait before choosing this time.
02When does Big Thunder Mountain hit its peak?
In the last 90 days of observations, the average peak for Big Thunder Mountain is around 12:00, with a 65 min wait. Conditions may differ on your visit date.
03Is there a day to avoid for Big Thunder Mountain?
Over the observed 90 days, Big Thunder Mountain averages 50 min on Friday, compared with 57 min on Thursday. This historical comparison does not guarantee the same difference on another date.
04What makes the wait at Big Thunder Mountain swing so much?
Recorded waits for Big Thunder Mountain vary, but these observations do not establish the causes or their relative importance. Check current waits and official information when planning your visit.
05How reliable is Big Thunder Mountain?
Over the observed 90 days, Big Thunder Mountain is reported as operating in 87.9 % of recorded observations. This rate measures neither the frequency nor duration of breakdowns and does not guarantee opening during your visit. Check the official app before heading over.
06What is the minimum height for Big Thunder Mountain?
The minimum height required to ride Big Thunder Mountain is 102 cm.
07How fast does Big Thunder Mountain go?
Big Thunder Mountain reaches a top speed of about 65 km/h.
Hour by hour
90 days
Big Thunder Mountain
8 AM – 11 PM| Hour | Wait | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 22min | Calm |
| 9:00 | 45min | Busy |
| 10:00 | 56min | Packed |
| 11:00 | 59min | Packed |
| 12:00 | 65min | Packed |
| 13:00 | 64min | Packed |
| 14:00 | 63min | Packed |
| 15:00 | 60min | Packed |
| 16:00 | 59min | Packed |
| 17:00 | 57min | Packed |
| 18:00 | 61min | Packed |
| 19:00 | 52min | Busy |
| 20:00 | 47min | Busy |
| 21:00 | 38min | Medium |
Levels relative to the day's peak. Data from a 90-day window.
Enjoy your visit, and have a great ride on Big Thunder Mountain. If these tips trimmed even ten minutes off your line, that's already a win.