Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is set to open on Sunday, May 3 but it seems construction is still ongoing. On Thursday morning (April 30), we saw crew members installing scaffolding in the coaster’s queue after it was previously removed last month.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Scaffolding

There were several crew members in the queue, which will have updates outlining the ride’s refreshed backstory. Crew members were actively installing this scaffolding, indicating more work is needed in the area.

Unusually, Disney is not hosting ride previews for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, although we saw some cast members riding it earlier this month. Imagineers, Walt Disney World Ambassadors, and executives have also ridden it during testing.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will have an updated opening scene and climax. The ride’s entire track was replaced and it has new trains. Inoperable effects were restored.

With the improvements and after a comprehensive review by safety teams, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will lower its height requirement to 38″. It was previously 40″.

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