
Unknown to the settlers, the mountain was a sacred spot to local Native Americans and was cursed. Mining was prosperous, and an extensive line of mine trains was set up to transport the ore. Overnight, a small mining town became a thriving one (Rainbow Ridge in Disneyland Tumbleweed in Florida Thunder Mesa in Disneyland Paris). Sometime in the late 1800s, gold was discovered on Big Thunder Mountain in the American Southwest. Theme Inspired by real-life Bryce Canyon, the Hoodoos of Big Thunder in Disneyland as seen from the Big Thunder Trail that passes behind the ride.Īlthough the details of the backstory vary from park to park, all follow the same general story arc.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is also the name of the fictional rail line the roller coaster depicts.

In Tokyo and Paris, the attraction is named Big Thunder Mountain.
