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  "textContent": "Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen May 3, 2026, after being closed since January of last year with a lower height requirement. Upon reopening,younger guests will be able to ride the refurbished track as the minimum height requirement has lowered from 40 inches to 38 inches. Disney has claimed they’ve completed […]\n\nThe post How did Disney Lower The Big Thunder Mountain Height Requirement? appeared first on That Park Place.",
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