Splash Mountain re-theme announced

[999th Happy Haunt]

Some of you realize that the ride itself isn’t going anywhere, right?

Disney rides are so much more than just a track layout though. Changing the theme is changing the ride as a whole.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Some of you realize that the ride itself isn’t going anywhere, right?

Neither did Maelstrom. But, it kinda sorta did.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Neither did Maelstrom. But, it kinda sorta did.

Maelstrom RIP

 

[Yert3]

That's what I've been (sadly) trying to tell everyone here for years. (Specifically in regard to Impressions de France)

Last time I watched Impressions de France, the cast member host before the show told the audience to “try and not to fall asleep.” No joke. Quite weird hearing a cast member say that.

 

[Kate F]

If I seem extraordinarily bitter on here for awhile, don't bother asking.

 

[lebeau]

The bar for something being offensive is often to low.

I am offended by your misspelling of "too".

 

[_caleb]

Does anyone know if Disney has ever really considered a sequel to Princess and the Frog?

 

[DarkMetroid567]

Yes, but Hollywood does have a certain trope that sociologists have been calling out for a while now:

https://othersociologist.com/2012/01/24/hollywood-racism/

Countdown until the Princess & the Frog ride gets removed starts NOW.

Huh, I’ve never heard of that, but an interesting read. I don’t think it’s prevalent enough to matter, though. In the status quo, people seem to be happy to see Tiana and Facilier roaming in New Orleans Square.

 

[BlakeW39]

Wow. Yeah I think this may have to be the last straw for me and Disney. I think I can take my business elsewhere.

 

[Beacon Joe]

I am offended by your misspelling of "too".

I'm offended that you're offended.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Last time I watched Impressions de France, the cast member host before the show told the audience to “try and not to fall asleep.” No joke. Quite weird hearing a cast member say that.

I hope she at least says that before Lefou and the Beast, too.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Some of you realize that the ride itself isn’t going anywhere, right?

Like Frozen Ever After or Gran Fiesta Tour? Not really the same ride after the changes even though the track is the same* for both.

*yes, I'm aware of the very minor changes made for Frozen

 

[DHoy]

How long before they close Asia and Africa at animal kingdom for being appropriation of culture?

Or the mexican boat ride at epcot for being offensive.

 

[Yert3]

The media certainly banged that drum until people believed it.

I’ve seen people on these boards call out IASW because they equate cartoon versions of “historical cultural diversity” with “racism.” “It’s so racist because they’re dressed in historical stereotypes no one wears anymore!” All right, let’s put all the kids in the same clothes. Which ones do you approve? Twenty-first century American versions? Hypocrites.

Ah, yes. It’s a Small World. A ride with a message about peace and racial harmony is now considered racist because of clothes. When does this madness stop?

 

[Bender123]

Oh good...lets take a classic (likely best attraction of all time candidate) and do a cheap retheme...Im not shocked, but I am impressed with their huevos here.

 

[Bairstow]

Isn't Dr. Facilier a bit of a bad stereotype?

Of what?

 

[Parker in NYC]

How long before they close Asia and Africa at animal kingdom for being appropriation of culture?

Well, Jambo House is closed indefinitely.

 

[CAlvares]

I mean, not for nothing, but do you think there's a reason we don't tend to get films made depicting happy people singing with animated birds, but set in Third Reich Germany?

I guess The Sound of Music shows a mostly happy world, but much of its dramatic tension, particularly in its second act, is at least built around acknowledging and confronting the very real dangers and terrors of that era. Given that the NAACP even criticized SotS upon its initial release, these are not new criticisms.

EDIT: I also keep seeing people saying that Disney "gave into the mob" or "the outrage" or whatever, but can we actually see evidence of widespread, mainstream calls for the removal of the Brer Rabbit story from Splash that got any traction? As of now I don't see a reason to doubt that Disney had this planned back in 2019, given the detail in the concept art, so I'm not sure where people are getting that from.

Thanks for taking the time to explain this so eloquently!

It’s sad that the racist origin of the ride isn’t enough of a reason to retheme for some people and having to correlate it with the Third Reich in order to get your point across to them.

But what’s even sadder is that they can empathize with how absurd and hurtful a ride/movie based on clear Nazi origins would but they still can’t bring themselves to open their eyes and empathize with their brothers and sisters.

 

[Yert3]

I hope she at least says that before Lefou and the Beast, too.

Yeah, it was really weird.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

This is total insanity. There is NOTHING wrong with Splash Mountain.

Also, how can anyone justify the ride remaining as it is in Tokyo? Is it not racist in Japan, too?