Rescue Ranger
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......and now going on ebay for $200+Was there yesterday, but now Shop Disney has removed the Funko Splash Mountain set. Interesting. Unless it sold out? Dunno about their Splash items but I dont see any on there
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Splash Mountain re-theme announced
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Club Cooloholic
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Planning a trip Tokyo? I could see them passing on a change, Japan has never been known for their cultural sensitivity.
MermaidByChance
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After all that’s happening and everything is closing down and they’ve had this idea for over a year ago . Now it’s when they wanna do the renovation on one of the most thrilling rides in magic kingdom.
This is certainly not a good idea and will be causing conflict forsure .
This is certainly not a good idea and will be causing conflict forsure .
manmythlegend
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I've already been several times. No idea when I'll be back there but would be nice if it remained an option.
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DarkMetroid567
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shopDisney usually won’t list an item if it’s sold out.Was there yesterday, but now Shop Disney has removed the Funko Splash Mountain set. Interesting. Unless it sold out? Dunno about their Splash items but I dont see any on there
haveyoumetmark
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Yeah, I don’t foresee this change taking place in Tokyo either. I think it’s appropriate for the US though.
Rescue Ranger
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I won't lie, while I had the Log Ride POP, I didn't have the 3 pack. Was waiting to get it. The moment this was announced, I went to eBay and bought it because I KNEW what was coming. I paid $40 and within less than 24hrs it's $300. Crazy.
TwilightZone
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One last thing I want to place before I leave this nightmare thread to be.
Let's remove everything about song of the south's history alone and focus on the new ride.
The fact that princess and the frog, a movie that flopped but gained cult classic status was deamed worthy of disney for replacing one of their biggest rides is a HUGE deal. It's a sign that not only does disney listen to their customers but could also be a potential sign of future change from the company. Look towards the postives rather than type 185 pages on how disney is suddenly marxist for changing a ride.
Let's remove everything about song of the south's history alone and focus on the new ride.
The fact that princess and the frog, a movie that flopped but gained cult classic status was deamed worthy of disney for replacing one of their biggest rides is a HUGE deal. It's a sign that not only does disney listen to their customers but could also be a potential sign of future change from the company. Look towards the postives rather than type 185 pages on how disney is suddenly marxist for changing a ride.
MythBuster
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So now a fictional talking frog is racist?
LittleBuford
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I think the intended point was that it's inaccurate to say that the ride doesn't refer back to the film's human characters. It does, even if only obliquely.
JohnD
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Being objective here: I’ll miss Splash Mountain. It’s a great ride. As for Princess and the Frog, I can’t imagine a ride system that complicated changing its current course. Like Maelstrom it will be rethemed over the same water track. So here’s hoping the music and AAs keep it enjoyable throughout. I’ll be interested in how they explain an incline and a drop for New Orleans though!
21stamps
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Frog chase maybe?
haveyoumetmark
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Mr Mindcrime
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The problem is, this is exactly what is happening and will keep happening. In today's environment, nothing is or will be safe. Once a change is accomplished or a statue torn down, the offended will go looking for something else. One might agree with this week's issue or protest, but watch out next week when they come after something you support. The tables will turn.
Common sense has left the building in part because society, now so more than ever, is about "me" and "my feelings" and less about others and the common good.
LittleBuford
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The concept art shows the hill rethemed as Mama Odie's tree, which I think is a convincing enough way to deal with the issue.
comics101
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Given that @Phil12 said, "Also Br'er Frog replaces Uncle Remus as the story teller at the start of the ride as he begins to tell the tale of Br'er Rabbit..."
I'm pretty sure it was his point. Phil was essentially claiming that Frog and Remus should be seen as one and the same, since they play similar roles in terms of narrating the story.
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I am sure they will pass on the change unless it so well done they feel like it is worth it, but that culture tends to love anything cute and cartoony with rodents.
Also, they still sell Song of the South of home video there. So you know, Disney is making money of it there.
The Grand Inquisitor
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I agree. The OLC probably doesn't want to change the ride. Plus Splash merch is very popular overseas.
The Grand Inquisitor
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@marni1971 sorry if you have already said it but whats your opinion on this change? And what other IP's were Disney considering besides Princess and the Frog.
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