News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure

[Riverrafter21]

A recent “don’t worry we’re still working on it” press release and the limited concept art. I would say the timeline is off track. My amateur guess:

Disneyland: Somewhat Delayed
Disney World: Very Delayed

 

[91JLovesDisney]

(You got what you wanted)
(But you lost what you had)

 

[montyz81]

This kind of flies in the face of the Imagineers, who said back in June of 2020 that they had already been working on a retheme for over a year.

 

[91JLovesDisney]

"We recently gathered at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans — founder Leah Chase was one of the inspirations for Princess Tiana — to talk about Tiana’s impact over the past decade and the creative process behind the upcoming attraction, including the next-level technology Imagineers are employing to bring it to life. Generations of the Chase family welcomed us while Chef Dook cooked up some of their famous gumbo. We sat down with Leah’s daughter, Stella Chase Reese who shared that “The two coming together, music and food, brings joy and happiness to all” and isn’t that the truth?"

Gather Around The Table For a Conversation and Peek at the Latest Developments of the Upcoming Attraction Inspired By “The Princess and the Frog”

Last year, we announced that Imagineers are developing an all-new attraction coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort inspired by the fan-favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog.” With the kick

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Looks like we've downgraded from logs to manual rowboats

 

[Stupido]

I mean, I’m still very excited for this. I love that Disney has learned from the main criticism of the film, and has committed to showing Tiana and Naveen in their human forms, with new outfits on too! And Louis is always a delight, so I’m happy to see him right front and center with them. Everyone crying about screens, they’re literally showing three completely new animatronics in the concept art. While I’m sure there will be a screen or two, I highly doubt they’re going to rely on them. All in all this is great addition, and I can’t wait to see it in its full glory.

 

[ToTBellHop]

This kind of flies in the face of the Imagineers, who said back in June of 2020 that they had already been working on a retheme for over a year.

The first year was determining which classic to destroy.

 

[91JLovesDisney]

Everyone crying about screens, they’re literally showing three completely new animatronics in the concept art

Oh? Where?

 

[Doberge]

There's a story in today's New Orleans newspaper that winks, nods, and all but confirms intentions for food changes specifically for DL where it makes sense.

“I’ll also say this, especially at our Disneyland location, and especially in New Orleans Square, we have an opportunity to tell an extended story beyond the attraction, and I have a feeling Leah Chase’s family, and Stella and Dooky Chase’s — they might have a little role in that, but that’s all I can say now.” (Charita Carter quote)

Dooky’s at Disneyland? Chase family ‘might have a role’ in new 'Princess and the Frog' project

The ride about Princess Tiana is replacing Splash Mountain at Disney World and Disneyland.

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Gumbo z'herbes for everyone! (not really for Disney, but try it Easter weekend if in New Orleans)

 

[91JLovesDisney]

Oh? Where?

Oh you mean like all the animatronics on WEB Slingers they showed in the concept art?

 

[HauntedPirate]

Rename the characters. Replace Brer Rabbit with Bugs Bunny, and Brer Fox and Brer Bear with Wile E Coyote and Elmer Fudd (as an example). There’s no faux-outrage at Splash Mt being “offensive” or “racist” (because it isn’t) with those names. The only reason people are upset is because this has very loose ties (names and animal characters) to SotS. Otherwise it’s a story of someone (a rabbit) wanting to leave home because he thinks the grass is greener on the other side and finds that isn’t always the case. If you can’t separate that from SotS, and that grass-is-greener story is considered offensive and racist, then you’re simply looking for something to be offended about.

 

[Surferboy567]

Oh you mean like all the animatronics on WEB Slingers they showed in the concept art?View attachment 581819View attachment 581818

I have made my opinions on this matter very clear, however in the video they specifically state they are very advanced AA’s and not screens.

EDIT: As I have said many many times, since this is going to happen I guess we have to make the most of it. I really don’t want Splash to go though.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Rename the characters. Replace Brer Rabbit with Bugs Bunny, and Brer Fox and Brer Bear with Wile E Coyote and Elmer Fudd (as an example). There’s no faux-outrage at Splash Mt being “offensive” or “racist” (because it isn’t) with those names. The only reason people are upset is because this has very loose ties (names and animal characters) to SotS. Otherwise it’s a story of someone (a rabbit) wanting to leave home because he thinks the grass is greener on the other side and finds that isn’t always the case. If you can’t separate that from SotS, and that grass-is-greener story is considered offensive and racist, then you’re simply looking for something to be offended about.

They all come from SotS. While we can mentally separate the two, the reality is, they are intertwined. I personally road Splash without knowing about SotS... often thinking, who are these characters? But, that doesn't mean the total package isn't offensive enough to update it.

The splash at the end will still be there.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It will still have plenty of animatronics. And a contrived story with vaguely familiar music.

 

[peter11435]

Oh you mean like all the animatronics on WEB Slingers they showed in the concept art?View attachment 581819View attachment 581818

I don’t believe that art was meant to represent animatronics

 

[JS514]

Not sure how I feel about the "original songs and characters" they will be implementing. I love Princess and the Frog, it's characters, and it's music, so I was personally looking forward to getting to ride through the story while enjoying the songs and scenes we all know and love. Not sure how much I will connect with the ride if it is rewritten as an average 'direct-to-video' sequel.

But, enough moaning and groaning. I'll give anything a chance once. Lol

 

[Tha Realest]

You really think upper-middle class/rich people would be offended? A major point of the ride update is representation and inclusivity. Making people pay a premium to access this ride would not be in that spirit.

They could correct that by charging a premium, but then allowing free LL access to people of color.

 

[Surferboy567]

It’s kinda weird they didn’t mention anything about the actual log flume part of the ride. It is staying exactly the same in terms of the flume? The concept art makes it look that way. Really hope that is the case.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

They could correct that by charging a premium, but then allowing free LL access to people of color.

 

[DCLcruiser]

They could correct that by charging a premium, but then allowing free LL access to people of color.

I feel like we are stepping into a mine field. Just keep it off Genie+/IAS. It's a free ride, like Carousel of Progress.

 

[91JLovesDisney]

I have made my opinions on this matter very clear, however in the video they specifically state they are very advanced AA’s and not screens.

EDIT: As I have said many many times, since this is going to happen I guess we have to make the most of it. I really don’t want Splash to go though.

Oh, my bad - I didn't watch the video.

I get what you're saying, making the most of it, and I'm sure this is petty of me, but I see no reason to make the most of it - if I do, it feels like Disney wins - not a single little tiny OUNCE of me wants this refurb to happen, not even a little bit. I will 100% bring headphones and listen to my Splash ride-thru mix while riding this.