[Secrets Revealed] Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disneyland

Today on Provost Park Pass Chris reveals secrets about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This ride is wild, fun and a classic. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is many peoples very first roller coaster experience. BTMRR was Tony Baxters very first ride he designed. lets go ride the wildest ride in the wildness.
How fast does the Big Thunder Mountain go? What does kidney stones and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have in common? What came first the mountains or the roller coaster? What is the goat trick?
Let's find out.
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[@Lameashellcosplay]

Chris avoiding saying: "in the wilderness" for 12 minutes straight

[@provostparkpass]

It was harder than you think. 😂😂🤣❤️

[@superstar2446]

XD

[@darcean983]

I love the faces of all the people behind you listening to you talk 😂😂

[@PorchPotatoMike]

“Wildest ride in the wildebeest”? That’s a gnu one to me!

[@eholmquist]

So I worked for Disney when Big Thunder was built, fun fact about the trains. The trains were first painted by one team, then sent to the park and aged by a second team. The un-aged locomotives were absolutely stunning, but then had to be aged to look like old, beat-up trains, supporting the "runaway" train idea. Although the first team obviously knew that this had to be done, they were still pretty bummed to see the beat up version. It seems like they don't age them quite as much today. Nice work on the "first ride to be designed with computers", for which you're spot on. This is why the centers of gravity are so good, you get pushed down and not hard against the wall of the car, making it much more enjoyable for everyone.

[@seppeong1091]

Omg I was laughing so hard when Chris said, “once you go over the first hill after leaving the water you go to the RIGHT.” It went to the left 🤦‍♂️

[@toshibavoodoo]

Treasure! Finding some great Provost Video's today!!

[@rhiannonravenswood]

Grizzley Gulch is in Hong Kong and Thunder Mesa is in Paris. Just FYI. :)

[@HoosierCubsfan8]

Rhiannon Ravenswood well he got Florida correct at least...

[@melissaa3017]

Yeeess you’ve got to read about Thunder Mesa’s storyline it’s awesome!

[@rhiannonravenswood]

Mélissa Antona it’s amazing. I love the whole story and how they tied phantom manor into it. I also think it’s the best BTMRR out there. So cool.

[@melissaa3017]

Rhiannon Ravenswood Yep even though some choices from the latest update of phantom manor made the story a bit unclear to me (Melanie acting like Constance at the end of the ride) and unfortunately closer to haunted mansion, it’s still an amazing and unique case in Disney Parks, making the whole land so passionating. I just love to walk its paths and look around for reminders of the tragedy of Thunder Mesa. Did you know that the lucky nugget and a shop are also related to the plot?

[@rhiannonravenswood]

@@melissaa3017 I absolutely adore the theme-ing. I am still so sad I didn't get to ride Phantom Manor when I was there. (long story.) But I am so incredibly in love with the new incarnation too. My name on social media is taken from the ride even. My BFF and I are planning a trip back to Paris DL hopefully next year since I haven't been since 2009.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The wildest ride in the wilderness! Happy 64th birthday Disneyland

[@SeanLamb-I-Am]

When I was a more frequent Disneyland visitor in the 1980s, Big Thunder Mountain was one of the four rides on our grand circuit. We would start either there, or at Space Mountain, then ride the Matterhorn and whichever of these that we hadn't ridden yet and then use the Sky Buckets to ride back to the other end of the park to start the circuit again. On some visits we went through the circuit four or five times. I haven't tried this circuit with the Disneyland Railroad instead of the Sky Buckets, but I imagine it could still work if you time your ride appointments right. We also made sure to stop at the Lawry's taco restaurant right next to Big Thunder Mountain, Casa Mexicana (the location where Doritos were invented [but I think that happened in its predecessor, Casa de Fritos]) for lunch.

[@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat]

Chris's energy is nothing short of infectious here. Just what I need to power through the last 2 hours of a graveyard shift... #Snap

[@xeverwilliams815]

Disneyland rides are not as crazy as the big roller-coasters but something about Disneyland you are just completely emersed and it is very entertaining.

[@the-kkranberry]

My favorite ride at the whole resort!!! This was my first roller coaster ever and it started what has become a lifelong love of theme park thrill rides.

[@joeleon5009]

I really enjoy the people you ask in your videos. They really add more fun to these videos you produce and make. You're so hilarious and wonderful! I love this attraction, it's so fun.

[@notlargerthanlife]

Bahahahahhaha...."nature's mine car through wonderland" @ 8:34...I laughed entirely too hard. Also kudos to you guy for including the good old "goat trick" in this video! That was one of my favorite things to do as kid cause it made the thrill of that turn SO much more intense! I always LOVE you guys' videos so so much! Thank you for making me feel like I'm there with you, even if it HAS been a good almost 7 years since I've been able to have a Disney vacation

[@JH-mq1kb]

Another great video guys!!!! And happy birthday Disneyland!!!

[@olive6136]

Me when I’m in line for thunder mountain to my brother: cause this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness! Chris: cause this here’s the wildest ride in western United States.

[@ec1628]

Worked this on this ride for over ten years many years ago. Always was a favorite of mine. Most of the information is correct. I’m not going to nit pick. Enjoyed the video and the memories it brought back.

[@jamesjourneys7566]

As a kid I was amazed watching them build BTMRR but had no idea it was modeled after Bryce Canyon National Park. When I went to Bryce as an adult, I told my wife it reminded me of Disneyland and she laughed.

[@Spalfos]

This video came out at the _exact_ time I needed it, wow

[@josedelarosa909]

Happy Birthday 🎊🎈🎉🎂🎁 DISNEYLAND 🎩 ((Watched & Liked!)) 👀 - 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

First Roller Coaster to feature speed control. Former ride was Mine Train thru Nature’s Wonderland formerly named Mine Train to Rainbow Caverns. Rides are based on Disney’s Academy Award winning True Life adventures Vanishing Prairie, Living Desert and Others. Ride has 6 trains but is designed for 7. That is a story in itself.

[@samantha1587]

So cool glad I could help you with this video. You film in front of Dino pond looks cool. Thanks it was really cool. Can’t wait to see you again

[@maximilianacosta2625]

The first cave of stagitites is an homage to the western wild ride that was in the spot first. The ride had pools of colored water and staglitites along the ride.

[@bloodytearz22]

Hey! Thanks for this awesome video! I don't think that was a Hidden Mickey because the ears were nowhere near symmetrical.

[@gregandsandrawiggins2192]

Allie Kuma That’s what I thought to. 😉

[@tinarash7772]

I like the ride the way it was in April 1986, April 1989, July 1992, and August 2000!

[@TheRubypokespe]

Grizzly Gulch is an area in Hong Kong Disneyland that houses the Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, which is like a Big Thunder Mountain and Expedition Everest Hybrid. Check it out it's also a cool ride with great theming.

[@TravellingMagical]

TheBoredJuan thunder masa is Disneyland Paris it’s connected into the story of the land and the haunted manor there 😅

[@katecamellia]

2nd drop and turn is the best!!

[@tinarash7772]

Big Thunder Mountain has sounds? New one on me. Although there was a six feet plus guy that rode the ride in August 2000 and I thought he wasn't going to make it but he did.

[@IronChuck]

Best. Coaster. Ever. So glad it's getting the Provost love, finally.

[@PorchPotatoMike]

There is also a fantastic model of Big Thunder over at the Disneyland Hotel.

[@nzjonty]

My 2nd favourite ride in the park! Love the theming, the sounds, the thrill and riding it at night... it’s the best 🏜🧡☀️🌵. Best tip... keep an eye on the fastpass times and get one during the fireworks 💥, then ride during the fireworks and you’ll have the most incredible view ever 🎆🎇

[@scottwashburn1823]

The iron donkeys that you see while waiting in line with the red #11 on the smokestack is a prop from the Disney western movie Hot Lead and Cold Feet with Don Knotts. It was from the race on the Bloodshy Trail between the twin brothers Eli and Wild Billie.

[@frankcarrillo190]

Thank you, Tony Baxter. I love Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

[@soapsforlove4168]

Okay, where was the Mule Ride all those years ago? That was the one I wanted to go on as a kid. SO, Q: How do locomotives hear? Do you know? ... I love how Cameraman Greg just keeps the camera on Chris after he thinks he said something funny. Almost like making him sweat it out. The excitement, the humor, the knowledge of all those words that couldn't be pronounced are all reasons I love this channel. NOW, for the answer to the $.50 cent question...A: Through the engin-ears! I'll be here all week! Thanks again for another fun adventure with Provost Park Pass.

[@MT-jd8pc]

This is my favorite ride at Disneyland

[@jnwhaley]

I would LOVE to see you do a video where instead of giving the facts to the camera, you walk up to groups of people and just randomly start spewing facts! Their faces would be priceless!

[@skylarcowley7281]

Happy Birthday Disneyland! Love the videos PPP. Just a little bit of info tho. Thunder Mesa is actually the Disneyland Paris one. They have a whole area with their Haunted Mansion equivalent that makes up a whole story!

[@phantomdrac]

It’s even better when it rains😉🦇

[@nathangreer8219]

I know I sound like a "get off my lawn" old guy, but I do prefer the old ride. You used to climb the tunnel and see a broken section of track ahead of you.... then the train dropped down a hidden tunnel at the last second. Great optical illusion.

[@emilygrae]

And am I wrong in thinking that you went through the dinosaur in the other direction?

[@adriennedull332]

I passed a kidney stone while I was at Disney World...I didn't even know it passed...but it never bothered me after all the coasters at DW.... THEN I heard about this paper...pretty funny.

[@F-Los]

Cool channel man. Love me some Disneyland factoids.

[@disneycarsreviewsandmore5335]

I haven’t even finished the video yet and I know it will be amazing

[@vendingguy47]

I love the Hidden Mickey

[@Gunny559]

HAPPY BDAY DISNEYLAND! Provost, please do a video on the silhouette shop. It’s an absolute must stop in my opinion. For $10 I’ve used them to chart my kids growth. Another awesome video as always :D

[@CanyonCliffs]

Love this ride. Earlier this year, we got great selfies with the giant hidden Mickey after an all-stop left us stuck on the second climb.

[@tcmayes8012]

Love this ride it’s my favorite !!!

[@sweetpjess]

As I sit down and watch this video this morning, I just want you to know that one of my future dapper day Disney bounds is going to be the goat! I already have it planned out! 💜😁

[@mclark2288]

Your videos make me smile!

[@pepe2000ful]

My name is Peter Thuo Gakuru!! And I have actually missed your videos, good job guys, beautiful family!!

[@ithn-reyes]

My favorite day of the week Provost park pass day! Is this my birthday present? cuz i love this ride! Also i’m 16 now and i can learn to drive!(now i can drive myself to disneyland 😎) My birthday was july 15th btw. thanks for making me so happy, the videos you guys make are awesome! here’s an edit but i’m also adding onto the video somewhat Before you enter the station at the end of the ride there used to be a mail bag but my cousin hit it so hard they removed it (a lot of people used to touch it i’m not trying to give my cousin ally he credit 😂)

[@JH-mq1kb]

Kenai_ happy birthday

[@ithn-reyes]

@@JH-mq1kb thank you good sir

[@SteveCarras]

salty! Kenia, m,too, happy birthday.

[@SteveCarras]

@@ithn-reyes Happy Birthday Kenai_.

[@FindingTheForce]

I loved back in the 90s... at the beginning of the ride the gold miners voice would slur the word wilderness and I could barely understand what he was saying. It’s the little things...

[@PumaPete]

I was 9 years old when big thunder opened! It seemed so fast back then.

[@amburdavis2762]

This video was the wildest ride on KZbin!!! Great job!!!

[@SpyVulcan]

SOARIN OVER CALIFORNIA IS BACK

[@cassyortiz4771]

IM GOING TO CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE TMMR AND GOING TO DISNEY TUESDAY YAAAY!! HOPEFULLY I SEE YOU THERE

[@TheLostBoysGirls]

Awesome! What a great way to celebrate Disneyland's 64th Birthday, by watching by a magic and fun fact filled video from Provost Park Pass! This is one of our favorite attractions at the park! Well done as always! 😃✨

[@JENSENWINTERS]

This is my favorite roller coaster! When we go to Disneyland we ride this atleast 15 times lol

[@timmarstheteen3786]

omg, Chris, that girl wearing the star wars shirt at the end of the video was a senior at my high school Zoe

[@tinarash7772]

Waiting in line: the town looks real size On the ride: it's actually Minecraft size.

[@shaned5570]

Awesome video guys well done PPP Crew. This is my most favourite ride in Disney Land followed by splash mountain. The best place to sit is in the last cart best ride ever.

[@saintjason]

Hold on to your Hats, glasses and Kindney Stones!

[@SeanLamb-I-Am]

Regarding stalactites vs. stalagmites, I always learned to look at the sixth letter. C for stalactites that Cling to the Ceiling, G for stalagmites that Grow from the Ground.

[@johnnycantrock]

Hahaha “where’s Amanda?” *immediate cut to next segment* WHERE IS SHE?! *as Batman* WHEREISSHE?!!

[@co-hostamanda3240]

johnnycantrock hahah that made me laugh out loud! Here I am!! 🥰

[@jackassfan1764]

It’s the wildest ride in the wilderness!!!!!

[@ktoon4725]

I never realized the horse shoe thing that’s such a nifty little detail

[@TheRoadHogReport]

Thanks for the Chrisism "Insprired" It is a combination of inspired and spire and Bryce Canyon... Your brain moves too fast Chris!. LOL! Watch out for those Coyouts! Loved the bit about the sound being used in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Great video!

[@mr.dan7144]

Note: At the climax hill lift, the exit doors were closed and the train would "bust" the doors open in order to escape the impending doom. Know they just stay open; I miss that part of the attraction. P.S. Good job... I learned something new that I did not know.

[@neilbaird2789]

I remember that and I think it was an OSHA issue or something like that for safety.

[@frankcarrillo190]

There are great views of Galaxy's Edge and the Parking structure from BTMRR.

[@vendingguy47]

Provost Park Pass and Get Away Today Vacations! My 2 favorite travel channels!

[@karenlora7398]

In the old days this was a mule ride

[@eeehhhhhheee4976]

wow i have never noticed the signs saying where the other big thunders are awesome video as always

[@gregsilverman3929]

I’m having a horrible horrible day but atleast I have something fun to watch. I’m also getting merch soon ❤️❤️❤️Love you PPP

[@hoppywanderer5942]

There were two miners, one was very successful, the other found nothing. And this was very strange because they both worked in vane,.

[@DavidRay39]

I always prefer the back of this ride. That way, when the back has to catch up with the front whenever you climb a hill, it's not going too slow.

[@matthewdameron5128]

Something else thats funny about the sounds on big thunder is that they turn them off during fire works and fantasmic if your in line during those times its wierd because the trains are pretty quiet without the fake track noises

[@disneyarchitect4258]

Provost back at it again with his great videos..... I wish more people could watch you... glad on your road to 1mil subs

[@bizebeegrannyrose9139]

A Fast, Fun ride indeed! Thx for the History about it!

[@johnmathews9201]

Will be there in 68 days

[@SoupMan21]

I love how the random people stare in the back. Lol Btw, can you do a video for us custodians?

[@BushidoPhoto]

They need to bring back the country bear jamboree.

[@TejanaInPhx915]

My favorite ride EVER!!!

[@deboralee1623]

i don't know who schedules the videos, but three-ish ones "up" from this one is "Death at Dusneyland: the Big Thunder Mountain Incident".

[@captainlinneke3917]

Chris! Thunder Mesa is in Paris and the Grizzly Gulch is in Hong Kong!

[@MT-jd8pc]

Happy birthday Disneyland also the pools in the bat lift hill are a reference to the other ride

[@Metal_Head_Mark]

Love your videos. They are fun, entertaining and very educational. Hold on to your hats and glasses folks, and keep them videos coming.

[@justapersonwhoplaysukulele4365]

Great video! I LOVE Big Thunder Mountain!

[@DrewIsARealBoy]

Chris when did you film this out of curiosity? I ran into you getting off this ride a few months ago and you were filming then, so I expected this video to be coming out for awhile now. thank you!

[@zachcipriano]

Drew Perri we filmed this pretty recently! You may have caught us filming top Disneyland cast member costumes or our video about accessibility. Both we filmed on BTMRR!

[@DrewIsARealBoy]

@@zachcipriano yeah the day i saw you guys together i was exiting BTMRR and you both were coming up through the exit. I thought chris was wearing a red tie that day so I didnt think this was it. that and it was still cold enough to where no one was in shorts like they were in this video. It was my first time running into a big Disney youtuber I was shook. Didnt know what to say lol. Thank you for taking the time to reply to comment

[@neovision9831]

I thought grizzley gulch was in Hong Kong and thunder Mesa was in France.

[@fiona0982]

Another great video, thanks. You are helping me plan and get excited for our December trip to Disneyland (coming from New Zealand). I totally agree about Thunder mountain being a good intro to roller coasters. Even I coped with it last time I was there and I am a chicken when it comes to the speedy rides with sudden drops. Thanks PPP

[@SkipperDan1138]

You didn’t mention that the colored water effects in the first lift hill is an homage to ride through nature’s wonderland. Because part the the ride took you through rainbow falls.

[@mikeclifford8360]

Actually, Rainbow Ridge has been at Disneyland dating all the way back to the Pack Mule days. :)

[@skatetv253]

Another Great video Guys and Gals!! let see a Top 5 Best skate spots you cant skate in Disneyland !! we could colab that one!!

[@andrewshute9761]

Great video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mr_teeney]

This ride is a hold-over from the old Disney that would make their own, original rides, and not have to tie it in with an IP... and they were really popular. Big Thunder was and still is one of the best rides in the park....lets hope they don't shoehorn an IP into it.

[@johnmathews9201]

You are very good at your job & your wife

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you. 💙💚

[@1calzam1]

Speaking of Hidden Mickey’s, you can see one at 9:02 in the Rock formation just past the girls pony tail when she moved it out of the way. Start watching at 8:58 and watch and wait for her to move her head out of the way and then pause the video and you’ll see it. See it?

[@welcomestranger]

Is this the ride that killed a guy when the carriages became uncoupled?

[@gregg5958]

Sharpy Yes it is.

[@PumaPete]

Engine number 2 to be exact! I never ride in front because of that.

[@omarhussain3163]

As you’re going up the hill where the water is coming down by the pools of water it’s actually the castle that the water is coming out

[@tinarash7772]

Maybe a hidden Mickey if Mickey was sick and his ears were flopping to the same side.

[@allisonlew4626]

I could be wrong, but isn’t there there also a train named I M Loco? No hate, I love these videos.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

One train was removed after the tragic incident.