Big Thunder Ranch
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Oct 10, 2026
Episode 026: Frontierland: An American Time Walkthrough (Part 1)
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1979, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens and suddenly Frontierland isn't just a quiet stroll anymore, it's got a genuine thrill ride.
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1986 brought Big Thunder Ranch with the petting zoo and all that Western charm.
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Ah, I wish they still had that.
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I want to go snuggle some babies at Disneyland.
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1992 Fantasmic! debuts and that completely reshapes the south end of Tom Sawyer Island into a nighttime show stage.
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2007, Tom Sawyer Island gets a pirate makeover and becomes Pirate's Lair.
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And then 2016 into 2017 a big chunk of that land gets reshaped for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and we sadly lose Big Thunder Ranch for good.
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Well, I don't know about you, but I'm anxious to get into the land itself so partner, let's head into the shops and the attractions of Frontierland.