Hey, Jack, and welcome to planDisney. It drives me crazy when we plan an enchanted trip to Walt Disney World Resort and see on the refurbishment schedule one of our favorite attractions is planned for refurbishment.
I wish Madame Leota from Disney's Haunted Mansion could help us with this question. There has been
no official refurbishment announcement as of today about
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for 2024-2025. Because the "wildest ride in the wilderness" does need time to remove the tumbleweeds and make repairs, we do expect it to undergo maintenance. My recommendation: follow the
Disney Parks Blog regularly and review the
Non-Operaerable Theme Park Attractions list the closer it gets to your dates. If the rumors are true because there has been
no official word from Disney, then we should expect a long refurbishment especially if they are replacing the entire track.
I anticipate more information in the coming weeks as the rumored shutdown is after the summer rush.
I know this did not give you a definitive answer and I hope the closure is not for a year because we love that attraction and it is a "go-to" ride for my family. If this attraction makes or breaks your vacation then you can always check out
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA. It is awesome and has a different thrill level than the one in Orlando. In my opinion, it is way better.
Jack, please feel free to
write me back directly with follow-up questions when the official announcement is made or for other Disney vacation planning tips.
Enjoy making many Magical Memories.
~Jason