Splash Mountain re-theme announced

[Parker in NYC]

I feel disrespected in a way because some people are pointing fans as stubborn nostalgia-ridden people that can’t accept change. But if their favorite, let’s say Mansion, were to get a drastic permanent overhaul, they’d be sobbing messes.

It's not a cut and dry issue for everyone. Change is awful but inevitable. It's harder being Disney fans because the whole thing is romanticized nostalgia. Or used to be, at any rate. It's not easy whatsoever.

 

[PrinceCharming617]

It only makes sense if they are making New Orleans Square in Magic Kingdom. There's plenty of space to the left of the park, on the other side of the tracks.

One rumor I saw said that "New Orleans Square" would take the place of the Peco's Bill, Golden Oaks Outpost area.

But a Peco's Bill retheme doesn't make any sense for New Orleans Square because it extends too deep into Frontierland.

I'd actually be alright with Tiana Mountain if they did give us a new section of the park along with it. However I do think if they did make New Orleans Square it would have to be separated somehow. Either with some trees or a wall. NOS can't just be right next to Frontierland sight wise.

 

[21stamps]

My ealiest relatives came to the USA on the second voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts. I have had relatives fight in every war the US had and on both sides in the civil war. I love the American Experience and the HoP and hope they are not changed. As I previously posted I love Splash Mountain. I also love Frontier Land and TSI. However, maybe WDW can not only redo Splash Mountain but also BTMRR and TSI into a new land based on PatF. Put Tiana's place on the island and turn BRMRR into a Dr. Facilier ride. I think if Disney wants to do right by Tiana, just changing Splash Mountain is not enough given the area.

No, please. No.

 

[lebeau]

I feel disrespected in a way because some people are pointing fans as stubborn nostalgia-ridden people that can’t accept change. But if their favorite, let’s say Mansion, were to get a drastic permanent overhaul, they’d be sobbing messes.

I had fun on Splash Mountain too. I will miss it when it's gone. Hopefully the new version will create new memories for future guests.

 

[lebeau]

Hey... this should be deleted too, right?!??! "Myth of the right"....

1. I am kidding. It's a reference to the earlier comment about the myth of the left

2. As long as both comments are deleted, I am cool with it.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

I had fun on Splash Mountain too. I will miss it when it's gone. Hopefully the new version will create new memories for future guests.

Splash Mountain was my first Disney mountain and I have lots of happy memories on it. Can't wait to experience it with a fresh story and New Orleans twist!

 

[RCID]

I feel disrespected in a way because some people are pointing fans as stubborn nostalgia-ridden people that can’t accept change. But if their favorite, let’s say Mansion, were to get a drastic permanent overhaul, they’d be sobbing messes.

Yep, at this point I want to see them all gone. If this is the path let’s be consistent...

 

[thomas998]

Who's the more offended? The offended or the folks offended by the offended? I'm not being cheeky, just a discussion I've always wanted to have.

The only ones that should ever be offended are the ones that are suffering because of the squawking harpies that seek ways to be offended. Not simply because harpies end up causing others to lose something, but because it is just so blasted annoying. Somewhere in the early life of the harpies they learned that a squeaky wheel gets oiled and brother they seem to love oil more than a sailor in a Bangkok massage parlor.

 

[Kate F]

Splash was my first WDW ride ever. As far as I’m concerned, all hope is not lost until construction walls actually go up. Maybe I’m just trying really hard to be optimistic.

 

[thomas998]

So, the majority of people don't care all that much...

The majority just don't feel the need to try and force their preferences on others. They simply go about their business quietly.

 

[lebeau]

The only ones that should ever be offended are the ones that are suffering because of the squawking harpies that seek ways to be offended. Not simply because harpies end up causing others to lose something, but because it is just so blasted annoying. Somewhere in the early life of the harpies they learned that a squeaky wheel gets oiled and brother they seem to love oil more than a sailor in a Bangkok massage parlor.

Who hurt you?

 

[Kate F]

You know, if they built a PatF themed Splash in a park that doesn’t already have one, I’d be all for that.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Yep, at this point I want to see them all gone. If this is the path let’s be consistent...

What did Haunted Mansion do? As counsel for the happy haunts, I move to... wait, someone will think of something.

 

[lebeau]

The majority just don't feel the need to try and force their preferences on others. They simply go about their business quietly.

By trying to prevent change you are attempting to do exactly that.

 

[Parker in NYC]

The only ones that should ever be offended are the ones that are suffering because of the squawking harpies that seek ways to be offended. Not simply because harpies end up causing others to lose something, but because it is just so blasted annoying. Somewhere in the early life of the harpies they learned that a squeaky wheel gets oiled and brother they seem to love oil more than a sailor in a Bangkok massage parlor.

Harpies doesn't get enough play these days, but I like the usage here. Effective and persuasive. And the Bangkok massage parlor is pure Kathleen Turner at 3 am.

 

[Brer Oswald]

What did Haunted Mansion do? As counsel for the happy haunts, I move to... wait, someone will think of something.

It trivializes suicide and makes a joke of it whithin the first 5 minutes. It’s more overtly provocative than anything in Splash.

 

[comics101]

Uncle Remus is in Splash Mountain. His famous lines from the stories appear on the walls of the queue and the exit area. Also Br'er Frog replaces Uncle Remus as the story teller at the start of the ride as he begins to tell the tale of Br'er Rabbit:

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But TWDC knows it made mistakes here and they're in the process of a re-theme to remove the offensive material. So, it's all good!

So now quoting Uncle Remus is offensive? I assume you expect Zip a Dee Doo Dah to be banned from the parks from here on out, then?

This is just sad, man.

 

[RCID]

What did Haunted Mansion do? As counsel for the happy haunts, I move to... wait, someone will think of something.

The Mansion is based on a southern plantation mansion...and also it does have the whole hanging scene which is horrible taste outside of racial issues.

 

[comics101]

It's not Br'er Frog per se, but that he replaces Uncle Remus.

“Replaces” in the loosest sense.

 

[thomas998]

I feel disrespected in a way because some people are pointing fans as stubborn nostalgia-ridden people that can’t accept change. But if their favorite, let’s say Mansion, were to get a drastic permanent overhaul, they’d be sobbing messes.

Uh, oh... you just reminded me the Mansion makes reference to people that committed suicide... we must erase those images from the attraction lest it be seen as the glorification of suicide and one of the precious minds that sees it might harm them self because of it... Quick start a petition.