Big Thunder Mountain Returns, Disney Cruise Chaos & Halloween Starts in May 🎢🚢🎃

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom, Disney Cruise cancellations, and the early start of Halloween festivities.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 253: Big Thunder Mountain Returns, Disney Cruise Chaos & Halloween Starts in May 🎢🚢🎃 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally back at Magic Kingdom after its major refurbishment, and we’re breaking down everything we noticed — from the smoother track and updated effects to whether Disney may have made the wildest ride in the wilderness… a little too smooth. 👀 We also discuss the surprising cancellation of a Disney Adventure sailing due to a mechanical issue and t...

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott, Karen

Topics covered

• Disney Parks
• Disney Cruises
• Halloween
• Big Thunder Mountain
• refurbishment
• travel

Keywords

• Big Thunder Mountain
• Disney Cruise
• Halloween
• Magic Kingdom
• refurbishment
• travel
• Disney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Places: Magic Kingdom

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