Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/big-thunder-mountain-railroad

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Disneyland (California), Magic Kingdom (Florida), Tokyo Disneyland (Japan), Disneyland Park (Paris)
2. What is the attraction name variation?Referred to as 'Big Thunder Mountain' in Tokyo and Paris
3. Where can you find Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?It is at Disneyland in California, Magic Kingdom in Florida, Tokyo Disneyland in Japan, and Disneyland Park in Paris.
4. Why does the mountain look so real?The mountain is built with detailed rockwork, hidden caves, and a waterfall to make the ride feel like a real American Southwest mountain.

Thematic Immersion: The creation of a believable and engaging environment that transports guests into a story or setting.
Environmental Storytelling: Using the physical design and details of an attraction to convey narrative and atmosphere.
Demographic Accessibility: Designing an attraction to be enjoyable and safe for a wide range of ages and thrill tolerances.