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

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jt04

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atighe42 said:
Im not an insider, but I have a friend who knows someone directly involved. This was something that has been in the pipeline and wasn’t expected to be announced or given the green light as quickly as it was. Current events sped up the timeline, but it was going to happen eventually, regardless of the current climate.
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It is nearly perfect for the park. Could really get everything focused on fundamental concepts as they focus on place setting and story again. I'm very optimistic.
 
_caleb

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jt04 said:
Hypothetically if you designed/imagineered something 'western-ish' on the pad behind BTMRR and allowed the attraction and WDWRR to serve as gateways to the area everything would flow.
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Maybe they’ll pull in all the great Western-ish IP they’ve got laying around
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Magenta Panther

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Given TDO's track record with new rides, I predict that this makeover will feature one outstanding AA (probably a clone of the Ursula figure from Mermaid, reskinned to Mama Odie), a repeat of the shadow-Yeti screen from Everest but using Dr. Facilier's shadow (including the occasional Windows notification), plus plastic flamingos from Sam's Club and leftover twinkle lights from the Osbournes to represent Ray and Evangeline. Cost-effective and plenty good enough for the rubes! :rolleyes:
 
Surferboy567

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I don’t think the rumor is the worst possible thing. The only thing that really bothers me is this trumpet thing. I really don’t want that, it could be way better in person but it doesn’t sound that...inspiring. The moments though that were in the rumor sounded great with the lift hill, ray and co, dig a little deeper it’s just the trumpet aspect is a little weird, again it may be just a B storyline and it isn’t that important. Guess we will have to find out.

EDIT: As for the AA thing I still don’t know if I buy the removal claim.
 
jt04

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Surferboy567 said:
Anyone buy the rumor that they want to intentionally sell out of Splash merch to limit exposure to Song of the South references?

I don’t buy that rumor at all. I hope it isn’t the case since I wouldn’t mind getting more Splash merch if I end up going back down before it closes.

EDIT: It also doesn’t make much business sense since revenues on these merch lines are likely high.
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I'm cynical but have heard social media pushing the idea. Hope it is true because that would show they are committed to the overlay. Which in this case is the right choice for many reasons. Progress for the better.
 
Surferboy567

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jt04 said:
I'm cynical but have heard social media pushing the idea. Hope it is true because that would show they are committed to the overlay. Which in this case is the right choice for many reasons. Progress for the better.
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I think people should be allowed to say their goodbyes to the attraction as well as grab some merch. It’s bad business otherwise and doesn’t look good.

This is why I removed my comment. On the other hand, I can see your point regarding being committed to the overlay.

...I would like to say goodbye to the Bre’r Gang though hope it sticks around for a while along with the merch.

I really hope it’s “for the better” and I have confidence it will be good but I’m going to miss Splash, and all the iconic music and characters.

EDIT: That Jim Hill rumor said it would stick around for a while
 
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Surferboy567 said:
I don’t think the rumor is the worst possible thing. The only thing that really bothers me is this trumpet thing. I really don’t want that, it could be way better in person but it doesn’t sound that...inspiring. The moments though that were in the rumor sounded great with the lift hill, ray and co, dig a little deeper it’s just the trumpet aspect is a little weird, again it may be just a B storyline and it isn’t that important. Guess we will have to find out.

EDIT: As for the AA thing I still don’t know if I buy the removal claim.
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From listening in on the live stream I was watching, the shelves were fairly empty with many people buying up the merch (plush toys particularly). There was also a sizable wait to even get into the store. The CM said they are unsure when or if they will restock the Splash related merch so there might be some leges on that rumor. I'm sure they will want to start pushing the Princess and Frog stuff.
 
Surferboy567

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TJ Vazquez said:
From listening in on the live stream I was watching, the shelves were fairly empty with many people buying up the merch (plush toys particularly). There was also a sizable wait to even get into the store. The CM said they are unsure when or if they will restock the Splash related merch so there might be some leges on that rumor. I'm sure they will want to start pushing the Princess and Frog stuff.
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Yea I saw that that is where this came from. Probably have been watching the same stream as each other.

Surferboy567 said:
I think people should be allowed to say their goodbyes to the attraction as well as grab some merch. It’s bad business otherwise and doesn’t look good.

This is why I removed my comment. On the other hand, I can see your point regarding being committed to the overlay.

...I would like to say goodbye to the Bre’r Gang though hope it sticks around for a while along with the merch.

I really hope it’s “for the better” and I have confidence it will be good but I’m going to miss Splash, and all the iconic music and characters.

EDIT: That Jim Hill rumor said it would stick around for a while
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jt04

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Surferboy567 said:
I think people should be allowed to say their goodbyes to the attraction as well as grab some merch. It’s bad business otherwise and doesn’t look good.

This is why I removed my comment. On the other hand, I can see your point regarding being committed to the overlay.

...I would like to say goodbye to the Bre’r Gang though hope it sticks around for a while along with the merch.

I really hope it’s “for the better” and I have confidence it will be good but I’m going to miss Splash, and all the iconic music and characters.

EDIT: That Jim Hill rumor said it would stick around for a while
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People understandably have trouble letting go of cherished memories.

I am more confident in this prediction than probably any I have made on these boards. I really think this is the project that brings back some of the fundamentals of park design. Joe Rhode kept that flame burning and he stated enthusiastic support. Bringing in Tony Baxter reinforces that theory. I'm more hopeful by the day in the future of the MK. Juries still out on Epcot.
 
Surferboy567

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jt04 said:
People understandably have trouble letting go of cherished memories.

I am more confident in this prediction than probably any I have made on these boards. I really think this is the project that brings back some of the fundamentals of park design. Joe Rhode kept that flame burning and he stated enthusiastic support. Bringing in Tony Baxter reinforces that theory. I'm more hopeful by the day in the future of the MK. Juries still out on Epcot.
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I think their is a decent chance this is done right. Disney knows the storm that will be coming for them if this isn’t done right. The IP is a decent fit, makes sense. Following up one of the best Disney attractions ever is going to be a very tough act though.

I’m excited to see what will result from it but of course like stated I will miss Splash.

The PATF music is very good as well I can see that fitting in nicely. Following up such classics though will always be a tough transition though. I hope people keep an open mind as I am.
 
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