VIDEO: Fire at Big Thunder Mountain on Reopening Day at Magic Kingdom
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Key Points:
- A fire occurred at Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom on May 3, approximately 5:45 p.m., several hours after the ride's reopening; no injuries were reported.
- The fire originated in the loading area, possibly involving one of the trains or tracks, though this has not been confirmed, and it is unclear if guests were present at the time.
- The ride was temporarily closed for several hours while cast members extinguished the fire and later reopened at 10:20 p.m.
- Big Thunder Mountain had been closed for over a year for extensive upgrades, including a transformed opening scene, refreshed Audio-Animatronics, new gold props, a completely replaced track, and new trains.
- Following safety reviews, the ride now has a reduced height requirement of 38 inches, down from the previous 40 inches.
