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

[Dear Prudence]

They spit out Avengers' Campus and it looks like it. It looks like a hideous strip mall. The Splash can take as long as it needs. I know I had said that before, but really looking at how downright lazy and legitimately hideous their recent efforts have been, I don't mind the wait.

 

[Dear Prudence]

It’s nowhere close to a relatively simple redesign. They have to demolish concrete sets and rebuild completely new ones that fit PatF. Unless you want another Journey Into Your Imagination tier “transformation”.

And Paycheck doesn't want to spend the money it's going to take to completely redo concrete.

 

[SailorMercury]

Imma be honest. At first I was like “nooo not Splash. It’s my favorite.” But now I’m just “hurry up already” because I can’t stand the constant arguments of if it’s happening or not (it is)

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

I think Frozen Ever After may be one of the few times they acted quickly to build a ride based off a recent hit.

Frozen was released Nov 2013. Less than a year later, Maelstrom was closed to start its change.

I don't think the decision was a good idea in terms of location, capacity or saving that much time/money, but less than 3 years after the initial release, they had a ride open based on it.

Guardians 1 came out in mid 2014. Tower of Terror DCA closed January 2017, and the new ride opened May of that year (5 months later).

We got a vague announcement two years ago on Splash-> PATF and only a new piece or two of concept art to show for it.

 

[GoneForGood]

Imma be honest. At first I was like “nooo not Splash. It’s my favorite.” But now I’m just “hurry up already” because I can’t stand the constant arguments of if it’s happening or not (it is)

Honestly. This is where I am too, somewhat. Just some of the behaviors I have seen as a whole are...disheartening. I just want it to stop.

 

[GladToBeHear]

So how's that retheme coming? Any developments?

 

[Midwest Elitist]

So how's that retheme coming? Any developments?

Literally nothing new. There appear to be insider rumors from multiple levels of the company, but we're left in the dark.

 

[The Mom]

Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - attraction discussion only​

 

[LittleMerman]

It's clear that they weren't actually planning this re-theme before they announced it. It appears to be an emergency drill situation and they rushed one piece of general concept art out. So they probably had to actually start planning the re-theme after they announced it vs. visa versa which they usually do. I'm guessing that's why it's taking a while. I can only imagine if they went back on their word with this one - it would make them look really, really bad.

 

[Kirby86]

Sure people might flip if they publicly say we're not retheming Splash but if they just keep their mouths shut and quietly go about their business there most likely won't be a big controversy.

 

[WDW Pro]

It's clear that they weren't actually planning this re-theme before they announced it. It appears to be an emergency drill situation and they rushed one piece of general concept art out. So they probably had to actually start planning the re-theme after they announced it vs. visa versa which they usually do. I'm guessing that's why it's taking a while. I can only imagine if they went back on their word with this one - it would make them look really, really bad.

Other than blue sky, you are correct.

 

[mickEblu]

I would say D23 should be telling but this thing is so sloppy whether or not they announce more details in September is likely irrelevant.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Don't be surprised if they have the same concept artist throw in Dr facilier and some masks in the cave at the final lift hill, and add Tiana in place of brer rabbit, then present the slide at d23.

"See, we know what we're doing!"

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Other than blue sky, you are correct.

Where do your sources stand on this? Full steam ahead, cancelled, looks good, looks bad?

 

[Dear Prudence]

No matter what they do at this point, they will look bad, and they absolutely deserve it.

 

[WDW Pro]

Where do your sources stand on this? Full steam ahead, cancelled, looks good, looks bad?

Potentially delayed, but still moving forward everywhere sans Tokyo.

 

[Midwest Elitist]

It's really a contest to see who has the best bus driver.

 

[Disney_TX_Guy]

None, it’s looking less and less likely that the Florida conversion will happen as planned.

I don't post here often, but if you are someone with some actual inside scoop about that the Florida retheme might not happen, then I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I do really enjoy Splash Mountain and if it is here to stay, that's great. However, part of me was looking forward to the retheme because if Frozen Ever After replacing Maelstorm turned out to be great, then maybe this would've too. Also, it would've been nice to hear my very favorite celebrity and voice actor Jim Cummings reprise the role of Ray the Firefly.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Potentially delayed, but still moving forward everywhere sans Tokyo.

As it stands, Tokyo will not change the ride?

 

[Kirby86]

As it stands, Tokyo will not change the ride?

During the original announcement of the change Disney specified that it was only the 2 US Parks that would change, Tokyo would stay the same.