Behind the Attraction Episode 202 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Step aboard the wildest ride in the wilderness! Based on a concept by Disney Legend Marc Davis, Imagineer Tony Baxter reimagined this mountainous thrill ride that is sure to float your goat! Inspired by the American West, this attraction has spread around the world. The version at Disneyland Paris is on an island and is connected to Phantom Manor, while the ones at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park are inverted versions of each other on opposite coasts. Hong Kong Disneyland Park even boasts a sister attraction - Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has it all - runaway trains, mining town Rainbow Ridge, disturbed spirits, and spinning possums! Rumor has it there's even a secret goat trick...

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