Crews are now installing tall fences around Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to hide the nearby construction on Piston Peak and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom.

Tall Fence InstallationThanks to a recent photo from aerial photographer bioreconstruct, we can see the tall fences being implemented on the right side of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. These fences are meant to block guests from seeing the unfinished elements of the construction that surrounds the attraction on that side. bioreconstruct/x

Thanks to a recent photo from aerial photographer bioreconstruct, we can see the tall fences being implemented on the right side of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. These fences are meant to block guests from seeing the unfinished elements of the construction that surrounds the attraction on that side.

It appears the fencing is being installed on the right side perimeter of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Though there is a gap behind the mountain itself. Fencing may be added there in the coming days, or the mountain will serve as its own view barrier.

The fencing is being installed on the right side perimeter of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, though there is a gap behind the mountain itself. Fencing may be added there in the coming days, or perhaps the mountain will serve as its own view barrier.

Although the fencing is just being put in place now, we anticipate it will be complete by the time the roller coaster reopens on May 3 after its year-long refurbishment closure.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad UpdatesThe ride will have an updated opening scene with a transformation of the Rainbow Caverns. When guests enter the Rainbow Caverns they will see a majestic, beautiful scene of bats, phosphorescent pools, and shimmering stalagmites and stalactites. Then thunder rumbles and the scene shifts to a menacing atmosphere.

The ride will have an updated opening scene with a transformation of the Rainbow Caverns. When guests enter the Rainbow Caverns, they will see a majestic, beautiful scene of bats, phosphorescent pools, and shimmering stalagmites and stalactites. Then thunder rumbles, and the scene shifts to a menacing atmosphere.

The ride will also have refreshed Audio-Animatronics and new gold props. The ride’s entire track was replaced and it has new trains. Inoperable effects have been restored. We recently saw Disney testing a steam effect at the front of the attraction. A new sign was installed last month.

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″.

Watch our full ride POV of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad from before its closure below:

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