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Exploring Disney: Riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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Magic Kingdom is home to four great mountains –  Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a “mountain” of sorts, along with the classics Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  While I like them all, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will always hold a special place in my heart.  This was the first roller coaster I ever went on, way back in the day.  When you board your train car, they tell you to hold tight for the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness”, and a wild ride is definitely what you get. Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Fun on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness

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Everyone has a favorite ride or two at Walt Disney World. And for many, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is it: fast, fun, and guaranteed to make you laugh! Just be sure to buckle up, because it’s the “wildest ride in the wilderness!”  Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: The Wildest Ride in the (Disney) Wilderness

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BTMRROne of 4 “mountains” at Magic Kingdom, (the others being Splash Mountain, Space Mountain and the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one heck-of-a fun ride! Want two different experiences? Ride it both daytime and nighttime, both are great. For best results, plan your visit early in the day or use those FastPasses!

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True Confessions of a Disney Ride Wimp…

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This week, it’s Disney confessional time. We all have them: something about Disney that, well, we don’t necessarily share because others ….just…might…not….understand.

Maybe you (gasp!) don’t actually like Dole Whips. Or are not fond of Pirates of the Caribbean. Or perhaps the idea of a Character meal makes you cringe. Whatever yours is, I am encouraging you to come clean this week. Let us all know. It’s ok, really! You’ll feel better by sharing. 🙂 And to help…I’ll start.

I am a Disney Ride-Wimp. Read more

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Best Use of My Disney Fast Pass: Part 2, Magic Kingdom Park

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Author’s Note: This 4-part series answers the question: when you are trying to make the most of your limited time at the parks, and the crowds are maddening, there may be times when you will have to choose which favorite ride you will get a fast pass for that day.  What would that ride be? Well, I definitely have my favorites at every park, each of which are covered under this title with parts 1-4.

When I only have limited time at the Magic Kingdom, I will always choose either Splash Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as my fast pass; depending on the wait in the standby lines. Both of these rides are a must-do for family fun at the park.

About Splash Mountain

As you can see from this picture, my family and I have a lot of fun on this ride. Always up for a tour through the briar patch we are ready to go. We do sometimes wait until right before leaving the park if it is 50 degrees outside, though, as we do tend to get at least a little wet. Please note that it is possible to get quite wet. Read more

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