SirGoofy
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Seriously? Why? These things are the WORST part of the ride.:brick:
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Splash Mountain closed for refurb in Jan and Feb 2010
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Seriously? Why? These things are the WORST part of the ride.:brick:
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Both were on in Aug...
Read the thread I posted....there would be NO problem....:brick::brick::fork:
Rob562
Well-Known Member
The "lapbars on Splash Mountain" rumors have been going around for so long that I've securely put it in my "I'll believe it when I see it" file. Unless the lawyers/insurance/safety people say that it's necessary, they won't do it. It would absolutely KILL throughput on the attraction.
And as another poster said, the reason why Splash needs annual maintenance is the large amount of underwater mechanical systems, more than any other water attraction in WDW. There are metal guides in some parts along the track, conveyor belts, lift chains, a few animatronics, and emergency stop pop-up barriers. Water takes its toll on all of them.
-Rob
ms7479a
Well-Known Member
I'm not saying anything is for certain, but my source is not exactly a Disney bus driver (if you know what I mean).
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
It doesn't need them at all. It's a VERY snug fit.
LudwigVonDrake
Well-Known Member
Here's hoping they remove all the mold from the logs. YUCK! 
bryPOD
Member
Ugh, looks like I'll have to call and complain yet again. Every year I go down for the Disney Marathon, and every year this attraction (which happens to be my favorite) is closed. It's amazing they don't wait until after the the thousands of runners are gone to close the ride. Ridiculous...
If what I'm hearing is correct, its about to get a little bit more snug....:animwink:
wedway71
Well-Known Member
I still remember that last time I went on SM was around 7 years ago. ( I know-too long for a a Disney nut). I was really shocked at what I saw.
The second story of the line que had about 6 feet of graffiti on it. It was in June so I wonder if it was from a previous Grad night.
I was ticked for the fact that I always thought that people walked the attractions before the parks opened.
I brought it the attention of a Manager or lead and he actually asked me to walk all the way back into the atraction with him to show him.
The second story of the line que had about 6 feet of graffiti on it. It was in June so I wonder if it was from a previous Grad night.
I was ticked for the fact that I always thought that people walked the attractions before the parks opened.
I brought it the attention of a Manager or lead and he actually asked me to walk all the way back into the atraction with him to show him.
Absimilliard
Well-Known Member
I'm expecting lap bars to appear on the boats. It would be an easy addition, since TDL Splash Mountain always featured them and the boats are the same. There is a nice side effect to the lap bars at TDL: height restriction is only 36 inches!
The attraction was in great shape recently; I was pleasently surprised. A few AAs mouths didn`t move as much as they should, but BR was hopping, all the water jets were working (including the over path ones) in the LP and all the projections were visible. Long may it continue!
disneydata
Well-Known Member
Water is the big part of the refurb. What most people don't realize is that Splash is drained almost every night. The big stuff (structure integrity, etc) can't be done at night and needs a longer time frame. That's what's usually done.
One of the big things being done this refurb is prep work for a larger refurb possibly next year. The track needs to be adjusted for alterations to the ride vehicles. Yes, Splash is getting lapbars. This picture was taken a few months ago.
The changes to the vehicles mean there are parts in the ride that the track needs to be adjusted for smooth operation. I was told these were most likely being added next year or possibly the year after, but the prep work was going on with this refurb. If you knew how many people actually got off the ride, you would want a sure-fire way to keep them onboard.
Kadruk
New Member
This picture was taken a few months ago.
that picture is from TDL Splash Mountain.. Not WDW's..... The boats are completely different.. Smaller, and and more 'streamlined'.... not nearly as wide as the boats in WDW..
disneydata
Well-Known Member
No, it's not. I took it myself. I have never been to TDL. That is one of our new prototype logs.
headhoncho34
Member
Splash Mountain really doesn't need the lap bars.
disneydata
Well-Known Member
Yes, it really does. With all the people that try to get out to the numerous false intrusions set off, Splash has a lot of downtimes. Yes they are small sometimes, but they add up and the higher-ups pay attention to that.
You might rethink that comment if you knew how often people jump out of their logs in a day...
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Interesting, and slightly unsettling...:-/
It's not been THAT bad, but not that good either! :lol:
Honestly, I'm shocked. It looked pretty bad in Aug. Hopefully Maint. improves it, seeing we are getting new boats.
Sounds familiar....Heya, TWTL...:lookaroun:lol:
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Unless you get scared at the top of the drop and almost jump out.:lookaroun