News Splash Mountain closing for lengthy refurbishment in early 2020

[wdwmagic]

Splash Mountain closing for lengthy refurbishment in early 2020

The Magic Kingdom favorite will be closed for most of January and February.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[DryerLintFan]

Following in case the dates change.

 

[Goofy Ninja]

Noooooo.....oooooo.

This is my favorite ride in all of Disney World. I'll still get wet though from all the crying I'll be doing. Cry me a river ohhhh, cry me a river.

 

[CJR]

Looks like budgets are ready! Hopefully more announcements are on the way. Love Splash so much, glad it's getting its annual attention.

 

[UNCgolf]

Ugh. Arriving right after after it closes. Test Track will still be open for the beginning of our trip, but I'd much rather be able to ride Splash and miss out on Test Track.

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

We are there during this time (and Test Track). Not overly concerned with either but hopefully the closures don’t increase wait times/ FP availability too much at other rides

 

[Yert3]

Good. It really needs one.

 

[KRW101]

Darn it We will be in WDW to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday on January 6th....and her favorite ride is Splash. Crossing my fingers the date will change a bit. Oh well, WDW without Splash is better than no WDW at all.

 

[larryz]

Can't complain, I guess, as long as everything's working when they finish this refurb.

 

[Disneyfanman]

Rode it last week and noticed quite a few AA issues, but still loved it. Glad it’s getting some love.

 

[Gabe1]

Following in case the dates change.

My thoughts too

 

[screename529]

Is it safe to say there won’t be any scheduled refurbs during the year and half 50th celebration or do we think they still will?

 

[KevinPage]

 

[Isabelle12345]

Any chance they finish ahead of schedule? Has that sometimes happened in the past?

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

It definitely needs it, was in rough condition earlier this month. Lots of AA issues.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Welp that's 2 rides down while I'm there..2nd being Test Track...

 

[FigmentFan82]

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Is that fresh paint?

 

[UofMGuy423]

Noticed some AA issues last month. Particularly the gator when it has Brer Fox's tail....he isn't moving back and forth and is just stationary. Plus the jumping fountains weren't working either.

 

[Raineman]

What is it about this attraction that requires refurbs at regular intervals? Is it because it is so AA-heavy? It seems as if a refurb is done every year or year-and-a-half.

 

[FigmentFan82]

What is it about this attraction that requires refurbs at regular intervals? Is it because it is so AA-heavy? It seems as if a refurb is done every year or year-and-a-half.

Anyone correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe being a very water heavy attraction may have something to do with it