News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure

[Midwest Elitist]

Seems like Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Bear are being replaced by the chipmunks when Frontierland Hoedown returns next month. Not suprising but still a litte sad

Aren't Chip and Dale normally in Frontierland though? I recall seeing them last time I was there. Not sure how the Florida park will respond compared to DL, they still play Zip at the park entrance of MK.

 

[Touchdown]

Aren't Chip and Dale normally in Frontierland though? I recall seeing them last time I was there. Not sure how the Florida park will respond compared to DL, they still play Zip at the park entrance of MK.

Yes they are in cowboy outfits

 

[EagleScout610]

I wonder if they're gonna drop any new info/art on Splash redo since it's Black History Month

 

[RSoxNo1]

I wonder if they're gonna drop any new info/art on Splash redo since it's Black History Month

Seriously though, how cool would it be to just watch him tinkering?

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I wonder if they're gonna drop any new info/art on Splash redo since it's Black History Month

I'd be surprised if they have anything to share.

 

[Midwest Elitist]

I'd be surprised if they have anything to share.

Something something "Carter is hard at work destroying Splash Mountain ~no further actual details~, New Orleans, Bayous, alligator trumpet quest. And here's concept art of what the backstage of the show building will look like that Chapek personally drew in 5 minutes."

 

[EagleScout610]

Something something "Carter is hard at work destroying Splash Mountain ~no further actual details~, New Orleans, Bayous, alligator trumpet quest. And here's concept art of what the backstage of the show building will look like that Chapek personally drew in 5 minutes."

How'd you know I was sent that leaked concept art?

 

[Midwest Elitist]

How'd you know I was sent that leaked concept art?
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No, it was a little more effort to make it more Bayouy:

 

[retr0gate]

I know Splash is merely down for it's annual refurbishment and nothing more, but is it crazy to think that some of the work being done is at least somewhat related to the PatF overhaul? Like, just some prep stuff so they dont have to worry about it later on? Refreshing the facade with a fresh coat of paint and updated foliage is one thing, but supposedly some of the rockwork is being reshaped. Nothing substantial, but I am curious as to why they would update something so subtle. Anybody have more information on this?

 

[James Alucobond]

I don't think it's terribly unusual for them to rebuild and reshape rockwork during a refurbishment. They did the same in several locations when the Rivers of America were drained.

 

[Midwest Elitist]

I don't think it's terribly unusual for them to rebuild and reshape rockwork during a refurbishment. They did the same in several locations when the Rivers of America were drained.

Yeah, you have to think that it's being pounded by humidity and the Florida Sun all year. Wouldn't be surprised if the façade has cracked a bit since the last refurb in 2020.

 

[itsy bitsy spider]

Disney is taking so long with Tiana's Mountain it maybe ready for the 60th Anniversary.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Disney is taking so long with Tiana's Mountain it maybe ready for the 60th Anniversary.

Am I the only one that thinks Anniversary's in the theme park world are largely irrelevant? When a park needs a new attraction, does it matter if it happens in year 48 or year 52? All that really matters is if it's open on your trip.

 

[JoeCamel]

Am I the only one that thinks Anniversary's in the theme park world are largely irrelevant? When a park needs a new attraction, does it matter if it happens in year 48 or year 52? All that really matters is if it's open on your trip.

Its very important ---- to those that sell trips, tix and merch......

 

[RSoxNo1]

Its very important ---- to those that sell trips, tix and merch......

You mean Disney's marketing department that has been atrocious for 20+ years?

 

[FettFan]

If IJ causes such harmful memories for you I imagine that's the case for a lot of people with Indigenous heritage. In that case, I'm glad it's going. Hopefully whatever they do keeps the spirit of TSI while being a bit more fresh.

If they think that's bad.....just wait until they find out about the guy named " Potter".

EDIT - LOL! WDWMagic bans that word!
For reference: https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literat...he town's,Joe indicates his simple-mindedness.

 

[itsy bitsy spider]

Am I the only one that thinks Anniversary's in the theme park world are largely irrelevant? When a park needs a new attraction, does it matter if it happens in year 48 or year 52? All that really matters is if it's open on your trip.

It doesn't matter to me, it's Disney whose obsessed with them. How long is the celebration 2-3 years??? (just a joke)

 

[EagleScout610]

New vid of Splash from 1992. It's incredible how truly alive the entire ride looked, something screens will sadly never be able to top

 

[Midwest Elitist]

New vid of Splash from 1992. It's incredible how truly alive the entire ride looked, something screens will sadly never be able to top

Crazy thing is it still looks like that in Tokyo.

Clowns on Reddit unironically think that the ride will be taken care of with the new theme, when really it's American companies that run everything into the ground without repairs.

 

[Dear Prudence]

New vid of Splash from 1992. It's incredible how truly alive the entire ride looked, something screens will sadly never be able to top

It just never fails to blow my mind that Americans accept this kind of deterioration when it's abundantly clear that it doesn't have to be this way. I think it just speaks to the crassness of the entire situation--taking a sacred figure to multiple people, using it for ill purposes (intentional or not), making a theme park attraction they allow to rot into the ground, and then throwing it away when they're done. Woof.