Fence panels are being attached to the previously installed steel supports between Thunder Mountain and the Piston Peak construction site in an effort to block the ongoing construction area from guest view.

Big Thunder Mountain Walls

Big Thunder Mountain reopened on May 3 after being closed for over one year. Several updates were made, including a new track, new scenes, and more. It’s also been the first time we’ve been able to get a new vantage point of the nearby construction of Piston Peak National Park, which opens sometime in the next few years.

Just over one week later, new fence picket panels are being attached to the steel supports we reported on earlier. They block guests from seeing the construction while on the areas of the track that are closest to the site.

There are more fence-like walls visible on the ride itself. In some spots, these walls are flush with the rocks of the mountains.

The fencing closest to Piston Peak currently has large gaps. Presumably, more planks will be added to the fencing as the installation of the wall continues.

The construction on the Cars-themed area is well underway, named Piston Peak National Park and inspired by Pixar Animation Studios film Cars and real-life national parks, particularly the Rocky Mountains, Yosemite, and Yellowstone.

Piston Peak National Park will include two attractions. One is an off-road rally race ride, the other will be a more family-friendly attraction.

Crews recently installed more of a retaining wall that is rather lengthy, and the Mike Fink dock was also demolished.

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