The days of Silver Dollar City’s iconic Thunderation runaway-mine roller coaster are numbered.

Literally.

The 2026 season will be Thunderation’s last at Branson’s 1880s theme park. The final day of operation is scheduled for Jan. 2, 2027. Over the course of its 33-year run, Thunderation became known as one of the longest-running and celebrated mine-train coasters in the country.

Silver Dollar City has declared the entire 2026 season a celebration of Thunderation, beginning with an opening-day celebration on March 13 and culminating in the Jan. 2 send-off.

Special ride moments, promotional offers, commemorative merchandise and limited-time offers will be unveiled throughout the season.  

“Thunderation’s opening kickstarted exciting additions to Silver Dollar City,” said Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts. “Likewise, Thunderation’s retirement at the end of 2026 will launch new and exciting chapters in Silver Dollar City’s future. In this case, the end is really an exciting beginning. Please stay tuned!”     

Guests can plan their final ride at silverdollarcity.com.

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