WDW Fact of the Day 9/25

[alpro2]

The story behind Big Thunder Mountain is that greedy gold prospectors where plundering the hills of Wyoming's "Big Thunder Mountain," which at one time was sacred Indian burial ground. An ancient Indian legend warned of disaster if anyone tried to remove gold from the mountain. Ignoring the warning, the miners took the train down into the deep mines, where Indian spirits took control of the mine cars and spun it out of control. The miners were never heard from again. Some time later, an earthquake destroyed most of the mine, and as the disasters continued, the miners and visitors to the town of Tumbleweed quickly vanished. Now, only a few residents remain, but the legend of Big Thunder lives on.

[scottgr]

Thanks

[Bethis26fan]

Thanks

[CanadianWDWFan]

Thanks Alex!

[pdrlkr]

Thanks Alex!

[wedway fan]

cool- thanks!

[Jeff]

[Polynesian Dweller]

Great back story that will make BTM even better. Thanks

[jodijo]

I love that story. BTM is my DD favorite ride. I can't wait to tell her the story.

[ibrowse17]

Very cool, thanks

[vizsla]

Thanks Alex

[disneydrmr]

Wow! I'll have to memorize that background and tell it to my sister and friend before we ride it at Disneyland in November... hey Alex.. I have told you I was going to Disneyland - haven't I?

[DisneyorBust]

Great background info Alex! Thanks!

[DisneyDude1977]

Very interesting! Thanks!!!

[pogo]

Thanks Alex.

[Dsnygirl]

Thanks Alex!

[Caroleh]

Thanks, Alex!!!!

[Cinderelley]

Wow! I never knew there was a back story. Thanks.

[GrmGrninGost]

Neat!

[PAYROLL PRINCESS]

Thanks Alex.