Splash mountain log sinks.. again.. for 3rd time in 2 years

[Model3 McQueen]

This is according to ITM and that one other website we don't discuss.

Haven't seen anyone talk about this yet. The log started sinking near the end of the ride.

EDIT: Video added

 

[HauntedPirate]

It happens from time to time. Only news-worthy for those unscrupulous and clickbaity sites that prey upon any and every bit of negative news they can find in the parks to generate clicks.

Now, should it happen? Probably not, but that's a different discussion.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

It happens from time to time. Only news-worthy for those unscrupulous and clickbaity sites that prey upon any and every bit of negative news they can find in the parks to generate clicks.

Now, should it happen? Probably not, but that's a different discussion.

How often did the logs sink prior to the last 3 incidents? About the same frequency? I mean that's terrible lol

 

[Hakunamatata]

Flexseal budget must be weak.

 

[HauntedPirate]

How often did the logs sink prior to the last 3 incidents? About the same frequency? I mean that's terrible lol

“Maintenance? We don’t need that. Everything is fine.” - Bob C

 

[crazy4disney]

“Maintenance? We don’t need that. Everything is fine.” - Bob C

You say that jokingly but sadly that has been the case w both Bob’s

 

[HauntedPirate]

You say that jokingly but sadly that has been the case w both Bob’s

I know. I’d hate to see a CEO/park head that are worse for theme parks than those two chuckleheads.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

“Maintenance? We don’t need that. Everything is fine.” - Bob C

But they can find the $$ to take the ToT billboard down…

 

[GhostHost1000]

 

[TheMaxRebo]

But they can find the $$ to take the ToT billboard down…

Probably saves maintenance $ in the long run

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This is according to ITM and that one other website we don't discuss.

Haven't seen anyone talk about this yet. The log started sinking near the end of the ride.

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Do we know why they sink - or rather, why they take on water? Is it cracks in the boats or how they are loaded leads to water filling in over the sides?

 

[danlb_2000]

"3rd time in 2 years".... that we know of.

 

[larryz]

Do we know why they sink - or rather, why they take on water? Is it cracks in the boats or how they are loaded leads to water filling in over the sides?

 

[JoeCamel]

But they can find the $$ to take the ToT billboard down…

Probably saves maintenance $ in the long run

They have to replace the drive motor on a regular basis and I know of one time they waited on parts for months. Saving money at every turn, soon they can afford a new bubblegum machine....

Do we know why they sink - or rather, why they take on water? Is it cracks in the boats or how they are loaded leads to water filling in over the sides?

They become - waterlogged.........

 

[Kamikaze]

Do we know why they sink - or rather, why they take on water? Is it cracks in the boats or how they are loaded leads to water filling in over the sides?

This happens when the ride vehicles are over their intended operating weight.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

This is according to ITM and that one other website we don't discuss.

Haven't seen anyone talk about this yet. The log started sinking near the end of the ride.

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The maintenance on the Disney rides just gets worse and worse as Chapek saves money to maximize revenue everywhere he can. It's only a matter of time until someone is seriously injured or killed.

 

[Kamikaze]

The maintenance on the Disney rides just gets worse and worse as Chapek saves money to maximize revenue everywhere he can. It's only a matter of time until someone is seriously injured or killed.

You mean like Sept 5 2003? DL-BTM?

 

[Smiley/OCD]

They have to replace the drive motor on a regular basis and I know of one time they waited on parts for months. Saving money at every turn, soon they can afford a new bubblegum machine....

They become - waterlogged.........

And they could’ve left it up not working…yeti, SM AA’s…we’re used to it…

 

[Touchdown]

Or their drains are clogged so water can’t drain out.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

EDIT - video added to OP. Found on a Reddit post.