BromBones
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Since I complain so much about construction...that should tell you that there is too much construction.
Because I don't complain about the heat in the summer. That is expected.
The construction has been inordinate.
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News Splash Mountain closing for lengthy refurbishment in early 2020
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Since I complain so much about construction...that should tell you that there is too much construction.
Because I don't complain about the heat in the summer. That is expected.
The construction has been inordinate.
BromBones
Well-Known Member
They are doing far more than playing catch up.
And at least we agree on Iger not being a saint.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
They are still doing less than they did for most of the first three decades. So no, I would not classify it as more than catch up.
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
Come on Splash... you've got today and tomorrow to make some magic for me 
I was kinda hoping the budget cuts from coronavirus would cause them to cut some planned stuff and open this early, but it's looking like a big fat no.
I was kinda hoping the budget cuts from coronavirus would cause them to cut some planned stuff and open this early, but it's looking like a big fat no.
You are right. Every year Disney close rides to refurbish them. This isn't the first time that Splash Mountain has closed. It's usually during jan and Feb they close it because its usually colder out. Not as many people want to ride a water ride in the cold. Disney has to make sure the tracks are in good shape, it rides smooth, the characters all work, etc.
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
They were running the flumes yesterday without guests and without extra splashy water. So it's not operational, but definitely putting enough water through to leak, if that'sthe case. Can't confirm that, but we definitely saw plenty of flumes going down a splash free mountain
MidwestStitch
Active Member
Anyone been on it since it reopened?
wishiwere@wdw
Well-Known Member
Got on yesterday and noticed a few changes. It’s definitely running more consistent and seems to be flowing through the course overall faster than before. I ride this quite a bit and it just seemed fast to me so I’m curious to hear from others. Audio was much clearer and louder but there wasn’t much in regard to animatronic help. The biggest difference that kinda bugged me was the final drop. It seems they extended the track the guide wheels roll on at the bottom for a good bit afterward and it just feels weird. It reminds me of ripsaw falls but on that ride I don’t mind because they use it for an awesome airtime hill. This just felt strange because you kept rolling. Again, curious to hear what others have to say since I’m a regular visitor. The causal rider may not even notice. Operationally, at least during my time yesterday, it seems to be much better.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Unfortunately I’ve read enough of your foolish posts to know that you’re not kidding.
BromBones
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Well, At least we know you can read and that’s a great start. Be proud.Unfortunately I’ve read enough of your foolish posts to know that you’re not kidding.
Phineas
Well-Known Member
Man, given the fact that this attraction just underwent refurbishment, I would have hoped that the animatronics received more TLC: Brer Rabbit still talks and relates to an invisible, but still talking and singing Mr. Blue Bird. And I know that the Brer Rabbit hopping figure is notoriously problematic, but it’s just depressing seeing him hunched over in the bushes. The projection of the three Brers running over the hill was gone during one of my ride throughs and hardly visible on the other. One of the Boothill Boys’ hats was flopping around and threatening to fall off with every head movement. Audio levels were inconsistent throughout when I experienced it, and the water effects a-la the Imagination leaping fountains were disabled too.
I still remember years ago having a CM tell me that whenever a “major effect” goes down, the attraction goes down reopens only once and it’s repaired. Whether this was completely true or not, I have no idea, but the main priority isn’t show quality for sure.
I still remember years ago having a CM tell me that whenever a “major effect” goes down, the attraction goes down reopens only once and it’s repaired. Whether this was completely true or not, I have no idea, but the main priority isn’t show quality for sure.
Animator_Alex
Active Member
Yup I noticed numerous problems when I rode it the other day. Broken speakers, Jumping Brer Rabbit not working, Brer Fox's shadow missing before the drop, very quiet/no audio from Brer fox on 2 separate occasions. Very disappointing
Phineas
Well-Known Member
Okay, I knew something was missing on that cave wall, and for the life of me couldn’t remember what. Also Brer Bear’s “Briar Patch??” happened before we were even at the top of the lift hill.
999th Happy Haunt
Well-Known Member
In all fairness I feel like the show quality issues are much more noticeable in Splash than in Tower.
If it had fallen off and my boat was under it, I would totally pose with it on during the big drop, perhaps a 'fancy' pose. Then return it of course
Phineas
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Of course. Though the temptation would be very real.