Details

Edition SizeOpen Edition
Release Date06/24/2005
Retire DateUnknown!
Original Price$10.95
OriginDLR/DCA
KeywordsParks/Attractions
AP/PPAPs Exist, PPs Exist
SKU9475074
Added Bystarry_solo
DescriptionDLR - Magical Milestones: A Pin Celebration - 1979 - Opening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The "wildest ride in the wilderness" opened on September 2, 1979. This Open Edition pin remembers the Opening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This pin features Mickey Mouse and Goofy taking a ride on this classic Disney attraction. The train and mountain are pins-on-pin. The smoke is Free-D. Disney Design Group Artist Chris Chapman created the artwork for this pin.

Did you know?
For this original attraction at Disneyland, Disney designer Tony Baxter was intrigued by the scenery at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, so he deisgned the first Big Thunder Moutain to resemble it. The other Big Thunder Mountain Railroads resemble scenery at Monument Valley. Dallas McKinnon provided the voice of character asking Guests to "hold on to them hats and glasses." He also provided the voice of Ben Franklin in the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot®.

Open Edition
Released: 06/24/05
SKU: 9475074
Retail Price: $10.95

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