Welcome to planDisney, Judith! I'm so glad to be able to answer your question today.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of my favorite attractions, too, so let's chat about what's on the horizon and when you can expect to hear about it reopening after its refurbishment.
The short answer is that we just don't know yet. As of now, there's no official information about Big Thunder Mountain's operating status for June 2026, and Disney typically announces refurbishments pretty close to the actual dates. Sometimes those updates land a few weeks ahead of time, so while I wish I could give you a yee-haw or a definite no, the only honest answer today is "TBD."
You can keep tabs on the refurbishment while you wait! As your trip gets closer, check the
My Disney Experience app and the calendar on the Walt Disney World website. That's where you'll see planned refurbishments and day-by-day attraction availability. Also, keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog, which is where major updates are shared first.
If Big Thunder Mountain is a must-do for your crew, I'd plan a flexible Frontierland game plan so you're covered either way. If it's open, amazing! Rope drop it or grab a
Lightning Lane to keep your wait low. If it's not open yet, you can pivot to nearby favorites like
Tiana's Bayou Adventure or
Pirates of the Caribbean. To get your coaster fix elsewhere, try
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train just around the corner from Frontierland, or check out
Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom!
I hope this answers your question, Judy, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica