Now I must say that SM is one of the best rides at WDW. Recently, I think the ride nees some serious updates and rehab. The chracters don't go off on cue anymore, the squirting water rarely works, there is mold everywhere, and the paint is fading. I think a nice month rehab is much deserved! What do you think?
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Opinions on Splash Mountain
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DDuckFan130
Well-Known Member
It's funny, because I am fortunate enough to go to WDW at least once or twice a year and I do not notice anything like this on the rides. I notice things like spilled popcorn on the floor or garbage on the floor around the parks. But things like that on the rides with faded paint I never notice :hammer: I guess I'm just trying to enjoy the experience of the ride with the people I'm with to notice things like that. Last time I was too busy poking fun at my cousin's boyfriend who was freaking out throughout the entire ride of Splash that whatever I didn't notice the water not working or characters not working. Still had fun though. However, I know a lot of you may lose out on the experience when there are maintenance problems so hey more power to you, to each his own. I guess it all depends on how each person takes in the experience. Don't know if what I said made sense so I apologize for my incessant rambling :lol:
Spectroman2003
New Member
For Your Future Enjoyment, You should know that Splash Moutain has gone and still going through extensive painting. The top of the moutain is almost done and it looks great. It looks a little orangy for my taste, but it looks better. They are slowly but surely rehabing the ride w/o closing it to the public. That's why sometimes it's been opening at 11:00 instead of when the park opens. They paint over night and the paint is still drying.
Epcot is my fav
Active Member
I agree the painting looks great and is think Splash Mountain is the best ride hands down at the MK.......WOO HOO.....
NemoRocks78
Seized
My opinion on Splash Mountain.....
Best. Ride. Ever.
Simple as that!
(though the AA's need some fixing)
Best. Ride. Ever.
Simple as that!
(though the AA's need some fixing)
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
They turned off or reduced the water cannon at the bottom of the drop to save water. The last time we were there the bridge no longer was getting soaked.
My view however is that its a big wet cheesy drop of fun.
My view however is that its a big wet cheesy drop of fun.
figmentmom
Well-Known Member
I agree - Splash Mountain is not to be missed!
Frontierland
New Member
I agree with everyone that Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is not to be missed and is one of, if not the best attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort! The only problems that I have though are:
-The hopping Brer Rabbit never works
-I agree with Blake that the Briar Patch needs painted too
-That disgusting smell in the logs from the water (mildew)
I got a question, I heard somewhere (I think hiddenmickey.org) but I am not sure, that after you get "thrown" into the briar patch, that there is a sign under the bridge to your right I think....Well does anyone know what it says?
-The hopping Brer Rabbit never works
-I agree with Blake that the Briar Patch needs painted too
-That disgusting smell in the logs from the water (mildew)
I got a question, I heard somewhere (I think hiddenmickey.org) but I am not sure, that after you get "thrown" into the briar patch, that there is a sign under the bridge to your right I think....Well does anyone know what it says?
MouseMadness
Well-Known Member
That, or this person's got some serious anger management issues! Threads about SM send him over the edge! Eminem, is that YOU????
Splash Mountain is my favorite!! The new paint was lookin spiffy when I was there, but I agree that the Briar Patch needs a fresh coat as well. Probably on the agenda, I'd suppose. :animwink:
But yes, it is disappointing when the animatronics and water aren't working properly. Maybe not to somebody who's never ridden it before, but if you know what it is supposed to be doing and it's not, it's a little bit of a let down.
:wave:
Steamboat_Kevin
Well-Known Member
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SATAN??!!!!???
Tim G
Well-Known Member
Sure, you could be right... but he acts Trollish, with "forking"on his first post...Originally posted by MouseMadness
That, or this person's got some serious anger management issues! Threads about SM send him over the edge! Eminem, is that YOU????
Splash Mountain is my favorite!! The new paint was lookin spiffy when I was there, but I agree that the Briar Patch needs a fresh coat as well. Probably on the agenda, I'd suppose. :animwink:
But yes, it is disappointing when the animatronics and water aren't working properly. Maybe not to somebody who's never ridden it before, but if you know what it is supposed to be doing and it's not, it's a little bit of a let down.
:wave:
First impressions are very important... and he failed for that one
Tom
Beta Return
The hopping Brer Rabbit hasn't worked since, at least, last June. I agree - when you're a seasoned WDW veteran, you notice things like that, and they are disappointing.
I don't think they can fix the mildewey smell - well, permanently at least. The water is filtered to an extent, but it would smell like chlorine - and that would ruin the effect.