Big Thunder Mountain
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147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10147 votes, average: 9.59 out of 10
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    The best ride in the park!! It amuses children and adults alike, and you never get tired of it. If you want to get on this ride quickly then get on it
    1. first thing in the morning- you may get a few goes in a row without queuing, or
    2. last thing at night- the staff may let you stay on a few times in a row without getting off if its not busy. Go during the fireworks/parade when everyone else is occupied.
    3. get a fastpass.

    Great theming on the ride and in the queue. Excellent!!

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    This is possibly one of the best rides in Disneyland Paris (Along with Space Mountain Mission 2). Although there is always a very long queue (Even with a fast pass), It is worth the wait. It is the longest coaster there. And is very exciting..

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    Excellent theming and the ending in the pitch black is a hoot!

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    The best ride at the park!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!!

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    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!!!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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