News Splash Mountain closing for lengthy refurbishment in early 2020

[wdwmagic]

How accurate are the SM refurb dates usually? Booking trip the first week in March. Thanks for any feedback

Very accurate. They typically follow the schedule. If there are any changes I'll update.

 

[Stressless]

Very accurate. They typically follow the schedule. If there are any changes I'll update.

Thanks for the quick response, fingers crossed

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is a look at the refurb

Splash Mountain February 2020 refurbishment

Splash Mountain February 2020 refurbishment

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[DisneyCane]

I think it was added around 2000, im fairly certain it didn’t in 1998.

edit: 2011 https://www.themeparktourist.com/ne...y-add-lap-bars-magic-kingdoms-splash-mountain

The lap bars take away some of the thrill of the drops. I try to keep it as far from my lap as the CM will allow. They are only needed to prevent morons from standing up or getting out.

Honestly, if you are dumb enough to do that you shouldn't ever leave your home and you deserve the consequences.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

I think it was added around 2000, im fairly certain it didn’t in 1998.

edit: 2011 https://www.themeparktourist.com/ne...y-add-lap-bars-magic-kingdoms-splash-mountain

I think lap bars were added much later than 2000. I think they were added more like 2011.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I think lap bars were added much later than 2000. I think they were added more like 2011.

Yep, they were added as part of the January 2011 refurbishment.

 

[wdwmagic]

I think lap bars were added much later than 2000. I think they were added more like 2011.

Yep

PHOTOS - Splash Mountain lap bars installed and now being tested

PHOTOS - Splash Mountain lap bars installed and now being tested

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[BromBones]

It has been so long since I have been able to go to WDW without massive cranes, scaffolding, scrims and construction.

I will be so happy with the Iger era is over so we can finally just enjoy the park for a few years without it all.

 

[DryerLintFan]

It has been so long since I have been able to go to WDW without massive cranes, scaffolding, scrims and construction.

I will be so happy with the Iger era is over so we can finally just enjoy the park for a few years without it all.

It doesn't matter who's in charge, they'll still need to refurbish and maintain rides.....

 

[BromBones]

Oh....and finally saw Song of the South. There is nothing racist about it at all.
It's honors to old Black Southern folk tales and teaches a very good lesson.

Get past the propaganda from the career hucksters and watch the movie.

 

[BromBones]

It doesn't matter who's in charge, they'll still need to refurbish and maintain rides.....

Not at this magnitude. I remember going for many years with only the occasional scrim, nothing this bad.
But since Iger....it's non-stop.

 

[wdwmagic]

It has been so long since I have been able to go to WDW without massive cranes, scaffolding, scrims and construction.

I will be so happy with the Iger era is over so we can finally just enjoy the park for a few years without it all.

Regular maintenance and upkeep is a very very good thing.

 

[BromBones]

Regular maintenance and upkeep is a very very good thing.

But I'm not talking about standard maintenance and upkeep. I am talking about the massive construction projects that have blemished Walt Disney World since the ascendance of Iger.

 

[DisneyKC]

any idea on if they're ahead of schedule? hopefully we will get lucky and get to ride before we leave on the 27th.

 

[DryerLintFan]

any idea on if they're ahead of schedule? hopefully we will get lucky and get to ride before we leave on the 27th.

We're hoping for this too. Hoping it opens on the 26th. Not counting on it though.

 

[esskay]

But I'm not talking about standard maintenance and upkeep. I am talking about the massive construction projects that have blemished Walt Disney World since the ascendance of Iger.

How dare they improve the parks! What utter bstards they are for thinking we needed new rides, improved entertainment and safety for our kids!

 

[wdwmagic]

any idea on if they're ahead of schedule? hopefully we will get lucky and get to ride before we leave on the 27th.

Sorry to say that historically, they rarely open ahead of schedule.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Sorry to say that historically, they rarely open ahead of schedule.

Rarely isn't never, though! Maybe we'll get some magic!

 

[Monorail_Orange]

Oh....and finally saw Song of the South. There is nothing racist about it at all.
It's honors to old Black Southern folk tales and teaches a very good lesson.

Get past the propaganda from the career hucksters and watch the movie.

Agreed. The film has one of the best stories of all time. Additionally, this movie was an amazing technological accomplishment for it's time. If you ever have the opportunity, watch this film. It's a shame we can't buy legitimate copies of this movie in the U.S.

 

[BromBones]

How dare they improve the parks! What utter bstards they are for thinking we needed new rides, improved entertainment and safety for our kids!

What you really mean is....How dare I criticize or question things that the vaunted Disney Parks do?