Big Thunder Mountain
Frontierland, Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train roller coaster set in a deserted mining town in the American Southwest. Guests board possessed mine trains and hurtle through the gold mines’ dark caverns and surrounding canyons in this family-friendly, adrenaline pumping adventure. Since its introduction to Disneyland in 1979, it has become one of Disney’s most popular and enduring attractions, going on to feature at three other parks worldwide.
A Brief Overview
In 1848, the discovery of gold in California set in motion a chain of events that would change the world forever. Over the next few years more than 300,000 people would set out to make their fortune in the goldfields. Were they successful? What were the consequences? What legacy did the event leave behind?
Going west in search of gold was a significant undertaking for any miner as it meant leaving loved ones behind for years at a time, with no guarantee of any reward. Uncover one such story of risk and sacrifice through the love letters of Enos Christman and Ellen Apple.
