Big Thunder Mountain: A Ride for Thrill Seekers

Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland Paris is one of the top rides of the park. This mine train rollercoaster is located on an island in the middle of the lake in Frontierland. The rocky island was inspired by Monument Valley in Arizona and the natural arches of the Zion National Park.

Guests board the trains on the mainland, after leaving the station, the train dives into the underwater tunnels over to the island. The rollercoaster reaches a maximum speed of 58 km/h (36 mph) and takes around 3:56 minutes, height requirements are 102 cm (40").

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