Splash Mountain re-theme announced

[Figurehead]

Has anyone claimed that the ride is a “terrible scourge on humanity?”

You know what I mean. In typical knee jerk fashion they are reacting to the usual overreacting by the same few.

 

[Smooth]

I hope we can keep the name, or keep ‘Mountain’ in the title. The names Disney have recently used for attractions are long, cumbersome, and annoying. Lol

TRFKASM
The Ride Formerly Known As Splash Mountain

 

[Father Robinson]

So you think that Disney's decision is in response only the 21,383 who signed this petition?

Yup!

 

[eliza61nyc]

“Look at me, I’m taking the moral high ground”.

Lol more like "I'm taking things in perspective" ground.

I've got no horse in this race because I could care less if they got rid of it so I'm just lurking. I've always found it interesting though the amount of passion people have over certain rides

 

[The_Jobu]

IF Disney can make a version of Splash Mountain that is less offensive to the offended portion of the market while being just as good as (or better) the experience for those who were not offended by Splash Mountain, wouldn't this be "a better experience for all?"

This is true, if it could be done, I just think its a very big "if". We will certainly see.

Personally, I think a new Tiana ride would better serve the park, but that is the most expensive option.

 

[_caleb]

I can choose not to support something (racism) while concurrently enjoying something else (a MK ride) on its solitary merits.

Many things in life are connected to things that are unpleasant in our past; it is whether or not one chooses to inherently - and perpetually - dwell on the unpleasant so much so that we will be stuck in a constant cancel culture.

But I can respect your opinion.

Right. We all have to decide what we'll support and stand for.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Yup!

I've been surprised by how people outside of the Disney bubble are good with this decision. Surely more than the 21,000. Again, I'm not good with the decision, I think it could have been altered in some way. But I respect whatever they're doing since I'm not a person of color with a different point of view (and I don't mean all people of color have the same points of view, nor all white people). I'm in a different place than I was yesterday, that's for sure.

 

[_caleb]

You know what I mean. In typical knee jerk fashion they are reacting to the usual overreacting by the same few.

Got it. Thanks- I hadn't seen that sort of overstatement around here. Hopefully, once people express their initial shock/frustration/sadness, we can have a good discussion about this whole thing. I think it's worth the conversation.

Welcome to the boards, BTW. I'm glad you're here.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Lol more like "I'm taking things in perspective" ground.

I've got no horse in this race because I could care less if they got rid of it so I'm just lurking. I've always found it interesting though the amount of passion people have over certain rides

No. It was the way the individual interjected. “Don’t you think you should be complaining about more important things than this?”

Then why are you here? This is a WDW board talking about a ride change. Expect people to talk about their opinions on it. If there are more important matters, than why did people call for this change and prioritize it to begin with? A “different perspective” would be offering a differing opinion on the ride change. Not criticizing people and calling them pathetic for caring about a theme park ride when “people are dying”.

 

[Chi84]

Lol more like "I'm taking things in perspective" ground.

I've got no horse in this race because I could care less if they got rid of it so I'm just lurking. I've always found it interesting though the amount of passion people have over certain rides

I couldn't care less either. I'm sure someone has said this already but the ride's theme and characters are so old as to be completely irrelevant to current guests. I never did understand what's so lovable about the ride. People go on Splash Mountain for the flume ride - not the theme. That's why wait times are so long. Disney isn't going to cater to a bunch of old people resistant to change even if they just wanted to update the ride for the heck of it. Add a reason like the one given and it's no contest.

 

[_caleb]

Yup!

Oh, I see. It makes sense, then, that you would be upset and not understand Disney's decision to retheme the ride.

 

[MrHorse]

Feudalism existed until 2008 in Europe. More to the point, a little boy or girl born today in the UK will never have a chance to rise to become their nation's Head of State. Imagine that! Imagine telling a precocious, intelligent, curious little boy or girl that they can do anything they want in life... except rise to become the Head of State of their beloved nation. They're legally ineligible to rise to that position. Might put a damper on their dreams...

Don't you dare crush that poor child's dreams! They absolutely can become the head of state! Just like Cinderella! Marry a royal, get your name on the list, and wait for folks to start dying.
It certainly beats having to get elected... You only need one supporter after all. =)

 

[Father Robinson]

Oh, I see. It makes sense, then, that you would be upset and not understand Disney's decision to retheme the ride.

That's the problem, I DO understand it, that's WHY I'm upset.

 

[Kate F]

I couldn't care less either. I'm sure someone has said this already but the ride's theme and characters are so old as to be completely irrelevant to current guests. I never did understand what's so lovable about the ride. People go on Splash Mountain for the flume ride - not the theme. That's why wait times are so long. Disney isn't going to cater to a bunch of old people resistant to change even if they just wanted to update the ride for the heck of it. Add a reason like the one given and it's no contest.

The flume aspect is not why I like it and has never been why.

 

[The_Jobu]

People go on Splash Mountain for the flume ride - not the theme.

No, that is simply not true. People such as myself endure the flume because we enjoy the music, animatronics and design so much.

 

[Figurehead]

Got it. Thanks- I hadn't seen that sort of overstatement around here. Hopefully, once people express their initial shock/frustration/sadness, we can have a good discussion about this whole thing. I think it's worth the conversation.

Welcome to the boards, BTW. I'm glad you're here.

Same to you, my friend. Stay healthy, first and foremost.

 

[invader]

The world is changing. What was acceptable even 15 years ago isn't acceptable now. Like it or not, that is just how it is.

This is such a defeatist attitude. If you care for and believe in something, you should do what you can to make it how you like.

I do not agree with the retheme but imagine if the people who years ago noticed their issues with Splash Mountain took your advice of “that is just how it is.” Pitiful.

 

[Chi84]

No, that is simply not true. People such as myself endure the flume because we enjoy the music, animatronics and design so much.

Maybe someone should start a poll

I suspect generation may play a role in that too.

 

[Kate F]

9 year old me must have been more open minded about unfamiliar characters than some adults are.

 

[Father Robinson]

The flume aspect is not why I like it and has never been why.

Same here! Actually one of my least favorite parts!