DLRP Review

Reviews

1. The best ride at the park!

   By stitch22 on 8th May 2008 at 10:55 am

2. This is one of my all-time fave rides. I just came back 2 days ago from disney and needless to say went on a few times, the rain didn’t even put me off! However the one bad thing I noticed this time was the clanking and banging as you went up the banks was so loud that my ears were tickling and it was not painful but uncomfortable. Had to put hands over ears at some points. They may need to get this sorted out.

   This ride is better than the Orlando ride as its on an island and finishes and starts in the dark when going underground.

   By disneymad on 2nd May 2008 at 12:17 pm

3. What a ride. I loved every minute of it. My daughter (5) was a little apprehensive but she loved it. The queue was quite long but take advantage of the fastpass. The whole theme and feel of the ride is excellent. Definately one of my favourite rides in the park.

   By pmdavies33 on 11th April 2008 at 7:50 pm

4. This is my favourite ride at Disneyland paris!! it was the first rollercoaster that i ever went on!!

   It is very wise that in the summer you take advantage of the fast pass system in place or else you can spend over 2 hours waiting in the hot sun!!

   For the best ride sit to the back of the train!!

   By Sophie on 3rd April 2008 at 9:49 am

5. This is a fantastic ride, one of my all time favourites in the disneyland park! You never have long to wait in the queue and if there is quite a long queue there is always the fast pass option! Cant wait to go on it again when i go in june 2008!!!

   By Gem on 23rd March 2008 at 9:17 pm

6. One of my favourite rides in the theme park!! Headed straight for this ride at park opening and was only about a 5minute queue, when came off it fast passed it and managed to ride 4 times that day!! Doesn’t seem like a lot of people know about the fast passes because a lot of people were queuing even though wait time was 30-45minutes! the queue itself is quite good seeing the different “mine” props laid about.

   The beginning and end of the ride is in darkness which is a little scary because you don’t know whats coming up and the train goes quite fast, is a few wee drops but it all adds to the fun of it!! The reason for this is to go under the lake as the ride is in the middle of the wee lake. There are brilliant views from up here but I was reluctant to bring out my camera due to the fast moving train, possible to take a few pictures when the train starts clanking or going uphill.

   By chloe-adt on 15th March 2008 at 7:28 pm

7. A must for any visit to Frontierland. Get a Fastpass if the queues are too long - you may still have to wait awhile however as the ride is very popular.

   The initial part of the ride is in the dark as you have to pass under the lake but it adds to the anticipation of what comes next. The clanking of the train up the slopes and the descents and twists are great - and you do get a good view of the surroundings - if you dare look to each side as you travel at some speed around the mountain.

   The ride photograph is usually taken on the descent towards the water of the lake on the Phantom Manor side of the ride but lately the water plumes have been switched off - possibly due to the colder weather of winter.

   As you enter the dark passage to retun to the “station” the rush of wind over your head and the braking into the Thunder Mountain ride station always say - come back and have another go.

   By Red Baron on 6th March 2008 at 5:53 pm

8. Awesome! loved it, didn’t have to wait long as it was mid-december. but the fact that some of it is in the dark makes it far more thrilling as you cant see where the track is going.

   By evilfest on 25th February 2008 at 4:37 pm

9. Once again this is a ride with outstanding theming. The imagineers really did take their hats off for this one. I love the queue to board and I love the music!

   By allie on 22nd February 2008 at 11:24 am

10. This is one which I can go on again and again and still spot different things - animals, track features. My mum hates ‘roller coaster’ rides but she has gone on this ride several times. The views are breathtaking and the speed is awesome. I especially enjoy travelling under the lake going out and coming back to the loading house.

    The best tip for this ride is to get a Fastpass as the queues can get very long. I also find going on it just before the park shuts helps to reduce waiting time.

    By ROrgan on 19th February 2008 at 9:20 pm

11. This ride is extremely clever and was VERY expensive to construct. This ride was so expensive because of having to build an island from scratch and dig out an under water tunnel. This ride is great but i wouldn’t classify it as a big thrill ride because i see so many children going on it and going on again and again.

    By koaster king on 19th February 2008 at 4:13 pm

12. My favourite ride of both parks! It’s fun for all the family, perhaps a little scary for small children but im sure some would enjoy it. Its perfect for people like me who don’t enjoy the scariest rides but like a gentle rollercoaster. Very good.

    By Tinkerbell93 on 23rd January 2008 at 10:53 pm

13. My family and I (ranging from 8-50) all enjoy this ride. It is always our first stop whenever we visit Disneyland Paris. It is not like a typical rollercoaster as it has some very nice touches (going underground to get to the mountain). The older members in my family (who are scared of big rollercoasters) especially enjoy this ride because, even though it is high up, it feels like you are close to the ground.

    The queue to this ride is sometimes daunting (I have queued two hours ) but i feel it is worth the wait.

    If you want a tamer ride, head for the front of the train. Ask to sit at the back if you want a more thrilling ride!

    By kiwifruit on 15th January 2008 at 7:37 pm

14. I loved this ride, didnt ride it on my 1st visit to disney as im not usually one for the bigger rides, but on my 2nd visit was able to walk virtually straight on during the afternoon parade, so decided to go for it.

    This ride is very fast at points and in my mums opinion abit bumpy and jolty but we both loved it, you really need to ride it a few times to see all the effects and scenery tho.

    Id recommend this ride to most people, apart from very small children, but be warned the dark parts might be abit scary for even some older children.

    One of the best rides in the park.

    By loulou123 on 10th January 2008 at 8:48 pm

15. I love this ride, it is such a treat for all ages, and even those who detest rollercoasters! The theming, the music, the effects (watch out for the rocks above you head that move, and if you are sitting at the back watch how the mine carts tilt when you go up the last inside hill ;)) are all fabulous, and so well integrated you could be forgiven for not noticing them. I’m so sad this attraction will be shut next week when I go - but then I must have been on it around 300 times at least so I have a bit of a cheek! No excuse for missing this one - but for goodness sake do not queue, get a fastpass!!

    By wendybird7 on 9th January 2008 at 10:25 am

16. My absolute favourite at Disneyland (may be surpassed in March when i go on Terror Tower)
    The ultimate run away mine train
    Ride is quite a long one, but the queues are always mega long,
    My advice get a FASTPASS i do and instead of waiting an hour in the normal queue, get on in about 10 minutes!!
    Amazing turns and drops and when you go in the tunnel it seems to speed up!!
    Best Ride at Disneyland Paris by far!

    By iwerksdisney on 2nd January 2008 at 4:22 pm

17. What an fantastic ride. We have been to dlrp 4 times now and never botherd to go on it as the queues was massive or it was closed for matience. We decided to go on it september 07 while the queues wasnt too bad ant what an experiance it was. The details of the ride was fantastic. One of the best rides we have been on. We went on it 4 times and cant wait to go on it next year.

    By grahame913 on 31st December 2007 at 11:15 am

18. Fantastic ride with unbeatable theming! Fast pass is a must, otherwise you could be in for a long wait! However, it’s worth a visit the last half hour before the park closes and when the parade is on. Have very fond memories of going around several times in a row with the children. A classic!

    By markpsych on 28th December 2007 at 12:04 pm

19. The perfect family coaster, it’s has everything! Tunnels, a very long layout, big theme and also water!!

    By manakin on 5th December 2007 at 11:29 pm

20. Woo hoo! First time I visited Disneyland Paris I never got to ride this as the queue was so big and I didn’t think I’d missed out, but I realised when I rode it this time that its one of the best rides there. The drop at the end is the best!

    By lisseyloo on 4th December 2007 at 10:18 am

21. The best ride in the wild wild west!

    By marc on 25th November 2007 at 10:57 am

22. I absolutely love this ride. Its just about as scary as I can take! Its one you can just do over and over again. The effects are brilliant and the curves and drops are great fun. The queues can be a bit off putting, but fastpass is certainly the way to go, that or get to it as soon as the park opens.
    Fantastic 10/10

    By mandymoo on 7th November 2007 at 12:55 pm

23. WHAATTT???

    I’ve ridden Thunder Mountain in California, Florida and Tokyo and thought I was a brave boy - no problem. Boasted to my 6 year old that “it’s OK, it’s not a baaddd roller coaster. . . but

    The first thing I noticed about this one is that the ride (Thunder Mountain) is on the other side of the wide river from the station. Hmmm - how does it get from here to there?

    Well - I Found Out!

    Out of the station, the first thing it does is dive into a deep dark tunnel (under the river) to emerge on the Mountain.

    It’s fast, furious, and scared the pants off me (while hugging my littel girl). It’s faster and longer than the others - and brilliant.

    We both came off saying “We’re not doing that again”.

    Two days later - WE DID!

    Brilliant, and pure Disney. Beautifully conceived and designed.

    By Alan Ashwood on 5th November 2007 at 11:57 pm

24. BTM is a masterpiece: The theming is exceptional and utterly convincing, and the mountain is an impressive and beautiful sight, towering over the rooftops of Frontierland, creating an exciting contrast to the calmness of the river which surrounds it.

    The ride itself is a relatively tame, family-friendly design, which you would expect to bore the nipples off a hardened coaster fanatic. The ride does not go particularly fast, it has no inversions, and even five year olds can ride it without suffering any kind of long-term psychiatric help. However, the layout of the ride, the theming, the endless twists, turns, lurches, hills, falls, sudden drops, water splash, the fast, and the breezy tunnels the train races through on it’s course around the mountain make the ride undeniably fun to ride; forcing the rider to be grinning from ear-to-ear when the ride pulls into the station.

    By davidrsykes on 1st November 2007 at 6:46 pm

25. Best Thunder Mountain I’ve been on!! The Beggining when you race under the river….. AWESOME!

    By mrshindig on 29th September 2007 at 9:32 am

26. One of my family favourite rides, we have been there so many times we lost the count!
    Queue can be very long during weekends but it was quite easy to ride during normal weekdays and anyway it goes quite fast. And in the last hour before the Park was closed the queue went down to about 5 minutes.
    If the weather is cloudy and windy it gets very cold on there.
    But you just need to shout out loud and you dont feel it anymore!!

    By giuly09 on 23rd September 2007 at 10:04 am

27. This is also one of my favourite rides. The only one of it’s kind in a Disney Park to be situated on an island which makes it unique. Although I love the thrills of roller coasters that turn you upside down, which this one doesn’t, it never fails to please, it’s fast, fun and great for all ages. I would recommend you get to this ride early as the lines can build up. Enjoy the views over the rest of ther park whilst on the ride. I’m off on my 8th visit to DLRP soon and will certainly ride BTM as many times as possible. So hold on to your hats and glasses for this is the fastest ride in the wilderness!!!

    By junglebaggie on 19th September 2007 at 6:08 am

28. This is the best ride in Disneyland Parc. An immaculately themed roller coaster that the whole family can enjoy. The ride is bookended by two tunnels, unique to Disneyland Paris, which are fun and fast. The scenery throughout the ride is humorous and well done. Although this roller coaster is fun and thrilling, the ride never enters “scary” territory which can be a letdown to some thrill seeking guests. However most guests (including me) love this ride, which leads to long lines throughout the day.

    This is probably the most popular ride at Disneyland Paris, and although it is fast loading for a rollercoaster it gets long lines quickly. The best option is to either ride first thing in the morning, or grab a FASTPASS. If you’re at Disneyland during a busy period, FASTPASS may sell out, so get one before lunchtime.

    Big Thunder Mountain is a tame rollercoaster, however some younger children may be intimidated. Most kids should find it to be a fun ride.

    By lloyddy on 12th September 2007 at 4:26 pm

29. I agree to, it’s one of the best ride in the resort !
    It’s long, beautifully themed, really great ride. And for the queue, it might be long sometimes but I think it’s one the one of the waiting area where you don’t get bored… So much things to see.
    One thing I can’t help but notice is the noise… Those “Crr crr crr crr crr crr crr crr” in the lifts just give me headaches ! lol.
    Such a great ride to do at night too !! With that great view on the park. So beautiful.

    By thevoicewithin on 12th September 2007 at 7:22 am

30. For me Big Thunder Mountain is an absolute must for everyone! I agree that children under the age of 5 will probably not enjoy the underwater passages, but will love the twists and turns once they are a little older. Perfect family attraction, with great themeing that actually leads you to believe you’re about to enter a gold mine! My tip is to do this ride first thing as it gets busy quickly, use the entrance to frontierland by the liberty arcade to sneak past the crowds!

    By kurglybird on 11th September 2007 at 7:20 pm

31. This was the first ride I ever went on at disneyland resort paris and going up to it (having never gone to a theme park outside the UK) I thourght it looked slow and boring! But once I got on it, I loved it! Although my freind, who was sitting next to me decided to throw up at the end, it diden’t ruin the experience and magic. From the second I walked got off the train I was a huge Disneyland Paris fan!!!

    By benjy on 11th September 2007 at 4:22 pm

32. This is my favourite ride. I’m a bit of a wuss when it comes to the bigger rides, but this one makes me giggle and smile and make stupid noises all the way round. It’s just fast and scary enough to be fun!

    The queue is normally fairly huge, but fastpass is the way to go with this! I normally pick up a fastpass first thing and then join the queue while it’s not too bad.

    A definate for Magic Hours or later Park openings.

    By ernieprongs on 10th September 2007 at 8:21 pm

33. This is my favourite ride in the whole resort. Big Thunder Mountain is a perfect family adventure (children should be at least 5 years I think), it’s much fun and you see a lot while driving fast around the mountain. Even people who are afraid of fast coasters should try BTM, it’s a totally unique and detailled, typical Disney-attratction!

    If possible, try to get a Fast Pass for saving time!

    By Nala_84 on 10th September 2007 at 1:35 pm

34. Another Disney classic, which once again is better than its Florida counterpart. The themeing on this ride is out of this world, and this attraction should certainly not be missed by ANYONE! Even those slightly afraid of roller coasters or “big” rides, I’d certainly recommend trying Big Thunder Mountain - you won’t be disappointed!

    By bozzboy on 10th September 2007 at 10:23 am

35. Big Thunder Mountain is one of the best rides in the whole resort with it’s great theming, thunder mesa story and big thrills. From the moment it starts until the moment in stops you will love this roller coaster which is situated on an island (the only Big Thunder Mountain in all the Disney parks across the world to be on an island). Being it is such a great ride the queue can be very long most of the time, so using fastpass Big Thunder Mountain would be the best option but try to get to the fastpass queue as soon as you can.

    By -breeno- on 9th September 2007 at 8:44 pm

36. Many have said it and i agree, this Big Thunder Mountain is the best out of all of them so far. The way its situated on an island and you ahve to go underground to get to it is great. Nice Drops Turns and themeing. The Queue is very big though and at sometimes isnt very fast moving.

    By Owain on 9th September 2007 at 4:23 pm