GoneForGood
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I'm going to get my bunker ready if true...
The fallout is gonna be intense.
The fallout is gonna be intense.
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News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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doctornick
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What is “off”? Splash being redone? Or Zootopia in DAK?
Multiple conversations going on within this thread.
Tha Realest
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Yes.
Tha Realest
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My guess is Splash, since that is the topic of the thread and there’s no indication Zootopia was ever “on” in the sense Splash was?
Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out
doctornick
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Well I hope it is true since it was a stupid plan to begin with. And seems plausible given what some insiders said earlier recently. That said….
I think they still should build a proper attraction for Tiana somewhere. Wouldn’t mind them adding a New Orleans themed area to MK (say north side of RoA) with that as a centerpiece.
Also if a Splash change is truly off they need to actually refurb it and get it back to show quality
James Alucobond
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I mean, Tiana deserves a place in the parks. This was just never the correct place for her, especially in Disney World. And in general, why re-skin something that has literally never waned in popularity? Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain don't need any help. If you were going to re-develop something in Frontierland, why not Tom Sawyer Island?
MagicHappens1971
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I think the only way to get out of not redoing Splash would be to announce that a new build Tiana attraction/area is coming (and soon), but also this would be a PR nightmare for Disney. They basically came out and said Splash was racist and it’s being redone for that reason.
MagicHappens1971
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Armchair imagineering here, but how much space is available on TSI? Make it Bayou themed and add in a Tiana dark ride, restaurant, store & meet and greet area.
Tha Realest
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Yep. It’s tough to walk that back. That said, is it possible the contingent pushing those efforts no longer hold the same sway they once did?
doctornick
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They really didn’t. They hyped up adding a PatF ride in terms of diversity and inclusion. They never really said that Splash was a problem (we know it was a big factor but that Isn’t what the releases said).
That why I think the most important thing would be to build a Tiana ride somewhere in terms of PR.
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doctornick
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Allegedly this was the brainchild of Iger or at least pushed heavily by him. Chapek reportedly wasn’t as excited by the idea. Don’t know if that’s really true but some have suggested it. Could explain the change of heart
Tha Realest
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You could maybe do something with that in Disneyland? It would be odd to have a PATF attraction/experience in Disneyland without it being adjacent to New Orleans Square, but they also have Star Tours in Tomorrowland (for now —?) and SW: GE.
I don’t know that the footprint in MK would lend itself the same way.
999th Happy Haunt
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There are plenty of IPs that "deserve" an attraction. Princess and the Frog can get in line again.
Tha Realest
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I feel like I watched a video or two where @przidentkendall offered up his views on alternate plans involving Tom Sawyer’s island as a possible location?
Midwest Elitist
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So if this is true, a few things:
Disney never explicitly said that Splash is racist, just PR fluff about being "inclusive" (again, they think their fans are children).
I don't believe The "blowback" will be as large as some might think. Aside from loudmouths on Twitter and Reddit (which is also changing), I have seen far more hate for the change than the current ride. I am not lumping in those who genuinely want a PaTF ride to replace Splash because they like the movie.
This will give Carter a chance to show how her and the DEI team can create an original attraction instead of poorly shoehorning IP into a building not built for it. Also would increase capacity for the MK. Overall win.
One thing I wish they would do, which they probably wont is to drop the stigma about the music. Zip is so far removed from the movie at this point. Heck, just release the movie already as a learning experience.
Disney never explicitly said that Splash is racist, just PR fluff about being "inclusive" (again, they think their fans are children).
I don't believe The "blowback" will be as large as some might think. Aside from loudmouths on Twitter and Reddit (which is also changing), I have seen far more hate for the change than the current ride. I am not lumping in those who genuinely want a PaTF ride to replace Splash because they like the movie.
This will give Carter a chance to show how her and the DEI team can create an original attraction instead of poorly shoehorning IP into a building not built for it. Also would increase capacity for the MK. Overall win.
One thing I wish they would do, which they probably wont is to drop the stigma about the music. Zip is so far removed from the movie at this point. Heck, just release the movie already as a learning experience.
From what I am aware, that would be just about right.Allegedly this was the brainchild of Iger or at least pushed heavily by him. Chapek reportedly wasn’t as excited by the idea. Don’t know if that’s really true but some have suggested it. Could explain the change of heart
UNCgolf
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Like was mainly because of Ron Burgundy, but I also agree that I want to hear this from other sources before thinking it even has a chance of being true.
Well, lack of other insiders saying the same is a sign, as well as:
1. Long time poster who never referenced insider sources before (AFAIK)
2. Claim to hear it from more than one insider.
3. The reason not to makes no sense. Disney knew they were going to do other projects as well as retheme Splash... nothing has changed.
I believe and sincerely hope it was meant to be an obvious joke and not a prank.
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