Disney announced that Magic Kingdom classic is set to reopen in May, following a top-to-bottom refurbishment — and it’s bringing new thrills along for the wild ride.

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Big Thunder Mountain is set to close on Jan. 6, for necessary refurbishment and will open in 2026 “with a little bit of new magic.”

During a recent project unveiling, Disney Imagineering teams spoke about a $60 billion investment plan, most of which will go into the theme parks.